The Case for Cliches

Therapy is helpful, but it is also incredibly frustrating. I’m no stranger to the neutral walls and padded seating of a therapist’s office, nor am I unfamiliar with the phrases that get passed from one CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) specialist to another. (more…)

Groundhog Day

On February 2, 2022, the nation’s most popular groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, saw his shadow. As the tradition goes, that means the country can expect winter and below-average temperatures to continue for the next six weeks. But how reliable is our favorite marmot? While he was somewhat right last year, the data over the years isn’t in his favor. Over the last 10 years, Phil has been accurate 40% of the time, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, nailing his prediction in 2020, 2016, 2014, and 2013. So overall, Phil’s predictions are no better than the flip of a coin. 

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