Irrational Fears: An A to Z Shenanigan

By - April 10, 2013

If you didn't already know this, let's get this out of the way: I'd rather pass another kidney stone and/or cut out my own kidney than go to the dentist. There it is. I've said it. I have an irrational fear of the dentist, and I'm not afraid to say it loud and proud. Read more »

Are You Afraid?

By - February 26, 2013

We live in a culture of fear, where everywhere you turn, someone is telling you what you should be afraid of next. Plane crashes account for very few deaths in comparison to say, automobile accidents, but media sensationalism surround plane crashes causes far more folks to be terrified to fly than to climb into their Buick. The number of shark attacks is relatively low- in 2008, only one shark fatality was reported as opposed to the 709 deaths related to faulty toasters (Side note: Perhaps the title of the movie should be changed from the Brave Little Toaster to the Deadly Little Toaster). And yet, while we're over here worrying about plane crashes and sharks, here are a few more things we aren't worrying about that maybe be we should be. Read more »