It’s nice to have a semi-scientific rationalization for this drive to blog. lol
Scientists (and writers) have long known about the therapeutic benefits of writing about personal experiences, thoughts and feelings. But besides serving as a stress-coping mechanism, expressive writing produces many physiological benefits. Research shows that it improves memory and sleep, boosts immune cell activity and reduces viral load in AIDS patients, and even speeds healing after surgery. A study in the February issue of the Oncologist reports that cancer patients who engaged in expressive writing just before treatment felt markedly better, mentally and physically, as compared with patients who did not.
Scientists now hope to explore the neurological underpinnings at play, especially considering the explosion of blogs. According to Alice Flaherty, a neuroscientist at Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital, the placebo theory of suffering is one window through which to view blogging. As social creatures, humans have a range of pain-related behaviors, such as complaining, which acts as a “placebo for getting satisfied,” Flaherty says. Blogging about stressful experiences might work similarly.
I went back to sleep this morning and had a good nap, For one of the few times I can remember in the past few years, I had a dream! And it was as weird as you would expect. Thought I would share, and then analyse it for fun. (what else is there do when it’s -14C and 1 foot of fresh snow outside!) Read More »
Terry has a few little ‘wobbles’ but goes out with the same dignity and style that we all would expect from such a classy guy. This mornings farewell show on CHOM was an odd mix of sadness, memories, and goodwill … which is fitting since that is how most of Montreal feels today. Read More »
Ok, I’m not super proud of myself that I find this little incident so funny, but whatever. It’s hilarious … even if it is a bit pervy and gross. Here’s what happened…
On my way out of town on thursday, I stop by the local Tim Horton’s to pick up a coffee at the drive through. For some unknown reason, I decide to order in english … knowing full well that the person on the other end of the intercomm probably doesn’t know a single word of english. (It’s like 95% french speaking in my town). Anyway … I place my order “large coffee, 1 cream, 2 sugars.” there’s a bit of a pause, then she repeats the order back to me really poorly and slowly. THEN, instead of saying “please advance to the next window” - she says “Please come on the next window”. LOL. (hopefully you are half as twisted as I am and actually get the joke, otherwise, move on!). I totally lost my cool, starting laughing uncontrollably. I feel really perverted for thinking that way, but I just couldn’t help it. lol
Just one of those Quebec moments that I’ll never forget. Read More »
As a break from the normal depressing B.S. I’ve been posting, I’m going ot spend some time talking about some cool stuff I use day-to-day. Everyone always seems surprised (or confused) when I mention this stuff to them because they’ve never heard of it before. Software I use, Videocasting, Personal video recorder, cool sites on the web … whatever I can think of. Worth checking out I hope. Read More »
Now this is one pissed-off kitty! LoL. Took my sister’s cat, Maggie (a.k.a. Stupid Cat) to the Pet Salon earlier this week … this is the result. (she’s not smart enough to clean herself properly, so her long fur was getting all bunched up … had to be shaved off) I laugh every time I see her. Read More »
Well, it’s been a difficult couple of days for myself and my faithful furry companion of 15 and a half years. Tuesday evening I went to pick up Tiger from the vet after his day long observation, exam, and xray. As it turns out, poor little kitty had a tumour growing in one of his lungs and the other lung had started to fill up with fluid - probably related to the tumour. His bones had really become frail and decalcified also. Doctor said it’s most likely cancer of some kind and there’s really nothing we can do about it. Read More »
I went back to sleep this morning and had a good nap, For one of the few times I can remember in the past few years, I had a dream! And it was as weird as you would expect. Thought I would share, and then analyse it for fun. (what else is there do when it’s -14C and 1 foot of fresh snow outside!) 
