Robert K Stephen (CSW)

Jon Kabat-Zinn: “Full Catastrophe Living”: Negativity and Pessimism and a Reduced Lifespan

“Dr. Seligman’s overall conclusion from these and other studies is that is not the world per se that puts us at increased risk of illness so much as how we see and think about what is happening to us. A highly pessimistic pattern of explaining the cause of bad or stressful events when they occurContinue reading “Jon Kabat-Zinn: “Full Catastrophe Living”: Negativity and Pessimism and a Reduced Lifespan”

Jon Kabat-Zinn: ” Full Catastrophe Living”: Catastrophizing

“Some people tend to be pessimistic in the ways they explain the causes of a bad event to themselves. This pattern involves blaming themselves for the bad things that happen to them, thinking the effects of whatever happened will last a long time and will affect many different aspects of their lives. Dr, Seligman refersContinue reading “Jon Kabat-Zinn: ” Full Catastrophe Living”: Catastrophizing”

Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto Opens Major Andy Warhol Exhibit

For Immediate Release: July 7, 2021 AGO re-opens with a POP! on July 21Tickets on sale now for the summer blockbuster Pop art exhibition Andy WarholTORONTO — The AGO is re-opening! On July 21, 2021, the Gallery welcomes visitors back with a summer blockbuster, several new exhibitions, a new patio – and a lot of excitement. “After eight months,Continue reading “Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto Opens Major Andy Warhol Exhibit”

“Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 81 “Anti-American Sentiment Grows in Montreal”

With Squid’s impassioned words the assembled mutants were flushed with rage and ignoring the pleas of Bertie Foonbean rushed out of the hall in a near frenzy, some with tears streaming down their eyes. They marched to the American consulate in Montreal but they were a bit late as a group calling themselves Hecklevesquer’s ForContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 81 “Anti-American Sentiment Grows in Montreal””

Depression Treatment : Is There Magic in Those Magic Mushrooms?

Psychedelic Treatment with Psilocybin Relieves Major Depression, Study Shows 11/04/2020 Español Note: To view and download footage of Roland Griffiths, Ph.D., talking about his research, click here. To view and download footage of a research participant talking about his experience in Johns Hopkins’ psilocybin study, click here. In a small study of adults with major depression, JohnsContinue reading “Depression Treatment : Is There Magic in Those Magic Mushrooms?”

” Mutantism on the March” Chapter 80 “The Mutant Hater United States Challenged”

Squid was outraged at the news of the construction of the secret missile base aka sewage plant. The St. Lawrence River encircling the Island of Montreal had been stinking shit for years with Montreal dumping its untreated sewage into it so why the sudden change of heart. It was a sham. Squid had hollowed outContinue reading “” Mutantism on the March” Chapter 80 “The Mutant Hater United States Challenged””

“Mutantism on The March”: Chapter 80 “The Mutant Hater United States Challenged”

Squid was outraged at the news of the construction of the secret missile base aka sewage plant. The St. Lawrence River encircling the Island of Montreal had been stinking shit for years with Montreal dumping its untreated sewage into it so why the sudden change of heart. It was a sham. Squid had hollowed outContinue reading ““Mutantism on The March”: Chapter 80 “The Mutant Hater United States Challenged””

RKS Wine: The Rosé Stereotype: Neutrality in a Battle Zone of Taste

The Rosé stereotype is that it is a summer wine. Rosé is an all-season wine that suits many dishes and is good for sipping in January as it is in July. Think of the comparison to Champagne with someone saying it is a wine for special occasions only. But there is one advantage to RoséContinue reading “RKS Wine: The Rosé Stereotype: Neutrality in a Battle Zone of Taste”

“Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 79 “Is Montreal to Become Home for an American Nuclear Base?”

One chilly fall afternoon a class of engineering students from Montreal’s McSwill University were surveying the City’s Mont Royal with sophisticated hollowmeters they had developed for a project. This sophisticated device allowed one to determine the thickness of any mass which would also determine if there were any hollow areas in the mass. They discoveredContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 79 “Is Montreal to Become Home for an American Nuclear Base?””

RKS Wine: Penniless Pensioner Visits Bordeaux

The Penniless Pensioner is reluctant to travel this year wishing to wait until the dust settles from COVID-19. The Penniless Pensioner quite frankly has told me his pension income from his Canadian Pension Plan puts him below the poverty line. So he can’t really travel until he wins the lottery and he can’t afford moreContinue reading “RKS Wine: Penniless Pensioner Visits Bordeaux”