Hi Penelope, Hmm, I'm trying to imagine what tactics a 'vulnerable' bully would use. I just get the plain bully. No special tricks. ;-) I actually bought and read two books because of a bully at work. Games People Play and How to Deal with Difficult People. They gave me a bit of insight, but weren't...

Hi Ophelia,

Well, I think I can safely say that reading posts titled 'Question for the moderators' is NOT on their list of tasks!

Jan.

Hi Frank,

Can you please explain what a zombie dog is?

Thanks, Jan.

I love it!!

I have long lobbied for an 'International Say What You Think With No Consequences Day'.

I have actually started smiling in the midst of being harangued, because of the comments running through my head.

Thanks for sharing!

Hi Theomanic, I loved bradams summary of 'reflective equilibrium'. I've been reading that this weekend, and I really like it to. Thanks Bradams for the link and the explanation. I've listened to some Julia Sweeney on Ted http://www.ted.com and search her name. She is fun to listen to, but also provi...

My vote is 100% for Ten Theories of Human Nature. In fact, I'm sure I will read it even if it isn't picked. I think a book of this topic is exactly what I need right now.

Jan.

Hi bradams, Thank you for your thoughtful reply. Can you share the name of the poem and the poet? I liked the quote you shared. If I had any (tentative) advice for you Jan, it would be to avoid rushing into seeking labels for yourself. The right labels will come with time, but first you need to figu...

Hi Mr Pessimistic, Thanks for the heads up on his new book - I've added it to my 'to read' list. I loaned my copy of Omnivore's Dilemna to the only organic farmer I know (although I don't like to loan books, I couldn't believe he hadn't read it, and the book seemed to be written for someone just lik...

Julian said: I heard Pinker at Google (the Authors@Google video). If you have an hour to watch it, he's an entertaining speaker who presents a good overview of what the book is about. I watched this last night, and it really fired me up about the book. He covered so much ground so in such a short ti...

Hi, This is a continuation from a brief discussion in the introductions forum, welcoming bradams. He said: Second, I know that it can be quite a painful experience to lose one's faith This touched a nerve with me. I have only recently lost faith and started questioning Christianity, and this has lef...