Category Archives: General Musings

Just a general post, of no specific import, and which I will use from time to time to make quick comments.

Birth Order: the Classic View

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Dr Joseph Russo

In an earlier post I wrote about the middle child in a family and their tendencies in life. Today I will speak quickly about the “classic” view of birth order as seen by Dr. Alfred Adler. Before we proceed, some … Continue reading →

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Look Out Oz! Amazon is Coming!

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Dr Joseph Russo

When Cindy and I lived in Australia, among the many things we missed about living in the USA was the ubiquity of Amazon and its books.  Want a book tomorrow? Easy peasy. Just order it from Amazon and tomorrow morning … Continue reading →

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Alcohol Does Not Alter Personality

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Dr Joseph Russo

Turns out, there is no such thing a ‘happy drunk.’ Scientists in a recent study published at Clinical Psychological Science, have concluded that alcohol does not radically change personality. Although many people blame drinking for alterations in their usual behavior, … Continue reading →

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Middle children are more successful: It is true for you?

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Dr Joseph Russo

For decades, conventional wisdom has held that middle children — those born in between older and younger siblings — tend to have a hard time growing up.  Within their families, they are said to be neglected, underestimated and misunderstood. Their … Continue reading →

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Low Frustration Tolerance and How to Deal with It

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Dr Joseph Russo

Low Frustration Tolerance and How to Deal with It “There is no law which says that things have to be the way I want. It’s disappointing when they are not, but I can stand it — especially if I avoid … Continue reading →

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Tips for Making Decisions and Sticking to Them

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Dr Joseph Russo

How many times has this happened to you? You firmly decide what you are going to do – whether it be going to the gym or asking your boss for a raise or placing a much-delayed call to a friend. … Continue reading →

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Always Wait for the Rest of the Story

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Dr Joseph Russo

Who was the radio personality of years gone by who had a segment entitled “The Rest of the Story”? His name was Paul Harvey and he loved a good yarn.  And Sunday’s incident involving a man who refused to leave … Continue reading →

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Turns Out, We ARE Made of Sugar Candy

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Dr Joseph Russo

As an American lay in the streets of London, close to death from being rammed by yet another terrorist, I was left to wonder why we do not simply close our borders until we figure out a way to properly … Continue reading →

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When Legislators Have Nothing Better to Do

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Dr Joseph Russo

With all the problems in the world … scratch that … with all the problems in New York State, you would think that a law to protect one’s “right to be forgotten” would be somewhere near the bottom of the … Continue reading →

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The Streisand Effect

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Dr Joseph Russo

The Streisand Effect is a little-known axiom employed by people responding to frivolous lawsuits. I think it is particularly funny, considering how Babs is so quick to lecture us on who we should vote for (Hillary being the latest), the … Continue reading →

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