by A. T. Baron | Jul 7, 2023 | Fortune Cookie Friday
Ah, books. You gotta love them. Their messages come in many forms, from ancient texts to fantasy and science fiction. I used the term messages because books were and still are used for passing them on. Communication is key in society, and early civilizations had many...
by A. T. Baron | Jun 2, 2023 | Fortune Cookie Friday
Behavioral reinforcement can be a powerful tool, whether it be positive or negative. It strengthens a particular behavior and has been used by psychologists, coaches, parents, pet owners, and even governments. The idea that a little “way to go” or “you’ll be sorry”...
by A. T. Baron | May 5, 2023 | Fortune Cookie Friday
What is truth? What is existence? Why ask why? What’s love got to do with it? Philosophers have asked these questions for centuries. Well, maybe not the last one; that was Tina Turner. Human existence is an interesting phenomenon. Our evolution from other primates to...
by A. T. Baron | Apr 7, 2023 | Fortune Cookie Friday
It’s April, and the dark skies of winter are behind us. Our spring equinox was a couple of weeks ago, but for a short time, both hemispheres of our little blue planet received equal amounts of sunlight. Anyone suffering from seasonal depression will be glad to...
by A. T. Baron | Mar 3, 2023 | Fortune Cookie Friday
Whenever I have to introduce myself, someone inevitably asks how I got into writing or illustrating. Even though it’s a very innocent question, I always sigh with disappointment. Unlike many of my associates, I didn’t go to school to write or paint. Heck, I didn’t...
by A. T. Baron | Feb 3, 2023 | Fortune Cookie Friday
They say knowledge is power, but it’s not like knowledge drops in our laps. We have to search for it, and one of the best ways to do that is by asking questions. Unfortunately, not every question will give us the answers we seek. We have to ask the right questions if...
