Cynthia Giles

A Pessimist’s Theory of Humor Schopenhauer on what’s funny — and why . . . Google mash-up of Chantix “Slow Turkey” images For me, personally, 2019 was a banner year for improbable humor. I ran across the room to see Chantix “slow turkey” commercials, every time they came on . . . And I wasn’t alone. Drop by YouTube even now and type in “Chantix turkey.” Then be sure and look at the many comments: “hilarious,” “charming,” “calming,”…

The Complete Maus is a graphic chronicle of artist Art Spiegelman’s attempt to understand his father’s life, his mother’s death, and his own identity. To say it is unique is to say the least. Spiegelman’s Jewish parents were both Holocaust survivors — or it might be more correct to say that they outlived Hitler. Like many who survived physically, they were haunted by the experience for the rest of their lives.

The art of aligning with your own values Graphics created by the author What is “Self-Synchrony”? Briefly — that feeling you have when: Decisions seem obvious Actions seem natural Life seems to flow rather than flounder I can’t tell you how to get there — everyone has their own path. But I can offer a visual aid that I thought of one day, and have sometimes gone back to when feeling disconnected from myself. The picture above seems to speak for itself, but just in case not . . .