Category Archives: Personality

The Devil is in the Shoe Laces

Posted on March 16, 2014 by joegergen

I haven’t resorted to wearing Velcro strap shoes yet. Apparently all the signs are there that I should. Today I bought some new shoe laces for my boots. After struggling to get the old ratted laces out, I stared at … Continue reading →

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The Passion Pitfall

Posted on March 12, 2014 by joegergen

Follow your passion. A good mantra I’ve tried to follow. I think good advice I’ve given to people. Seems like a good way to lead your life. And so it’s funny that in all the different places I’ve worked I’ve … Continue reading →

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No Sneezing Matter

Posted on March 7, 2014 by joegergen

I sneeze hard. Very hard. I make sure to take a deep breath and then exhale all the air out explosively. It’s always jarring. Sometimes I jump. I have no idea why I take such a deep breath. It seems … Continue reading →

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Leaving My Viewing Comfort Zone: Epic Fail

Posted on March 7, 2014 by joegergen

We all have styles that we like. Whether in music or movies or art. We might like lots of different styles. I’ve actually ran into people who claim to like all styles of something. I think that’s a little weird … Continue reading →

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Pheromone seeks Bait and Tackle

Posted on March 4, 2014 by joegergen

I told someone I wasn’t showering so I could build up my pheromones. You know, pheromones, that odorless substance that your body purportedly emits in order to trigger responses in potential sexual partners. I was told I was confusing becoming … Continue reading →

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Taking Back the Shadows

Posted on March 4, 2014 by joegergen

  Twilight. I’ve always thought that was a captivating word. Right up there with gloaming and dusk. Maybe it’s their dark personas. Perhaps tied to my desire to disappear into the shadows. It’s a good word. But then came this … Continue reading →

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Bad Vibes and Revisionist History of Your Self

Posted on March 3, 2014 by joegergen

I heard a song from my youth on the radio the other day. I cringed. It was painful to listen to. Then I remembered I hated that song even when it came out. And yep, I still hate it. Hate … Continue reading →

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Take Back Control of Your Life with Knowledge

Posted on March 1, 2014 by joegergen

Do you understand why you do what you do? Do you understand what contributes to your happiness? Do you understand the psychology and science behind your behaviors? You should. First, you should because there are a countless forces in the … Continue reading →

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Changing the Furnace Filter of My Mind

Posted on February 26, 2014 by joegergen

If filters are working right, they get dirty. I swapped out the furnace filters in the house today. They were dirty. So that was good. In life filters can be good and they can be bad. Filtering certain shows from … Continue reading →

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Joining the Sirens between Shadow and Light

Posted on February 24, 2014 by joegergen

In the Spotlight. Fame. The center of attention. Many people crave this. Society certainly loves to put people there. Often rewarded with fortune. In the shadows. Wallflower. Out of sight, out of mind. Many people crave this as well. To … Continue reading →

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