John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, with two stories for this holiday season about grief and love.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XL: Are You Lonely?
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, he wants to know, during these times of COVID, are you lonely?
How to Choose the Right Gift: Tips From Psychological Research
The giving of gifts is purportedly about charity and thoughtfulness, but in reality it’s far more complex than that.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XXXIX: For Mithra
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, he dedicates this column to his dear friend, Mithra.
Your Political Bias Changes How Your Brain Processes Information
As America goes to the polls, they do so deeply divided. However, one study has discovered how our brains succumb to political bias and partisanship.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XXXVIII: My Dad
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, he dedicates this column to his dad.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XXXVII: This Kind of Jujitsu
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, writes about “jujitsu” with family and friends and mask mandates.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XXXVI: Pursuing Some Kind of Success
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, writes about the misuse of medications in state facilities.
Time Capsule 2017: Concerning Gord: My Trip to Carolina to Meet a Trumpite
Travel back to 2017. Just prior to Trump’s inauguration, Jordan King-Lacroix met Gord, a man who represents the backbone of the 45th Presidency. Desperate for change. Desperate to be right.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XXXV: Awkwardly Stumbling Along
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, writes about awkwardly stumbling along.