The Control Monster

The Control Monster

One of the worst roadblocks to Happiness is a person I call the Control Monster. This person’s needs for security – a constant hole in her soul that must continually be refilled – override anyone else’s needs. She, and others like her, only...
The Furor of de fuehrer

The Furor of de fuehrer

The furor of de Fuehrer. Have you experienced, witnessed, or been the target of an attack? How do you prepare, defend, or deny the attack of The Boss? Every family has one – bullies bombast, ignite, and control. They lord it over others. They embattle all in...
“You remember that! You remember that!”

“You remember that! You remember that!”

  My husband and I enjoyed nostalgic outdoor concerts in the various Orange County, CA parks throughout the summer. One of the premiums of high density living is the abundance of choice. While there’s the inherent traffic – because, after all, what...