Author Archives: Dr. Bob Dick

PEGGY’S NEW BOOK – MY LIFE ON EARTH AND ELSEWHERE “What makes this novel so compelling, and so charming, is that it focuses on that point where the natural encounters the supernatural.”– New York Review of Books https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/entertainment/books/2023/04/08/peggy-payne-novel-is-my-life-on-earth-and-elsewhere/70063227007/

MY LIFE ON EARTH AND ELSEWHERE is the story of a teenage girl, Darcy, who has an out-of-body experience and falls in love with a spirit. She and Risto must then try to navigate their relationship and their lives together … Continue reading →

The simplest & easiest ways usually appeal to me, ‘cz they’re short, direct and powerful – all anyone generally needs. Practiced a few minutes daily [3-5 minutes several times a day and one longer daily period, 10/15/20 minutes], is really life changing. … Continue reading →

An FYI about declines in executive function during menopause and after [i.e. problems with working memory, organization, focus and attention] based on three research studies in ADDitude magazine about ADHD meds helping with that, both stimulants and non-stimulants. The number … Continue reading →

 I hope you and yours are working through and managing the world wide plague and the domestic complications of Trump’s Virus well enough. All things considered we’re getting along well, partly ‘cz we’re sheltering in place with our favorite other … Continue reading →

This course is free online from Yale University, and gets very strong reviews as impactful and useful. It’s even more relevant with the long Covid 19 restrictions on our usual schedule, activities and socializing. Definitely worth checking out https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being . … Continue reading →

I’ve edited and re-published this post today. Gary Chapman has a  somewhat similar sounding book [I’ve not read it], to my model for a complete apology, based on how one would want to be apologized-to. It’s important to find the … Continue reading →

Tho not yet supported by strong science [very careful analysis of descriptive statistics, & no known biological path for efficacy], some data is promising. And statistical/scientific significance is different from clinical/personal significance. I have no personal experience with collagen, and … Continue reading →