Author Archives: captaincliff

http://www.thelocal.se/44536/#.UUINGK6veRk Let me warn you or better yet, let me signal what is to come. All of life’s great irony and exquisite mystery are possibly revealed in the following news story. That’s right. You can give up your quest to … Continue reading →

NEW RELIGION FOR SALE OR RENT by Cliff Mazer, Ph.D. http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4126/5172487839_ca07fca97c_b.jpg Are you getting a little sick and tired of your present religion? Feeling like your chosen deity is a little “yesteryear” and everybody else is praying to a hipper … Continue reading →

In a continuation of my long standing tradition of fouling the waters and swimming upstream afterwards, here’s a video about a Finnish toilet paper company who decided to include inspirational quotes on it’s two-ply product. People are seemingly crazy nowadays … Continue reading →

On Patriarchy and Big Fat Male Egos by Cliff Mazer, Ph.D. As a comfortable Caucasian Baby Boomer (CBB) living in the burbs, I was thinking this morning about the following question: “What’s so wrong with having a big fat male … Continue reading →

Now that I’ve written over 200 blogs in less then two years, I worry I’m going to write the same exact blog twice without realizing it. Honestly, there are only so many good ideas to blog about, especially for one … Continue reading →

Creative Approaches to Stress Reduction: You’re Full of Shit Day  by Cliff Mazer, Ph.D. by captaincliff I’m sure we all agree that too much stress is a major problem in society. The human body is basically like a big pressure cooker and … Continue reading →

  Kvetchers: The Business of Getting Things Done   by Cliff Mazer, Ph.D., aka CaptCliff A Pirate-anical approach to helping people. We’re a little like the pros on Hoarders but we carry swords and curse occasionally (sometimes in Yiddish).   … Continue reading →

  Posted on February 18, 2013 by captaincliff Token Older Guy Response to Tavi’s David Sedaris Interview in  rookiemag.com:   I got some news for you, Tavi. David Sadaris, who is admittedly a very funny man and talented writer is not really that … Continue reading →

  Does anybody remember being a kid and filling out those stacks of cheap but colorful Valentines Day cards? Do you remember the little multi-colored candy hearts and the various sayings on them? I remember take the time to pick out … Continue reading →

Dear Sirs: I have to take issue with some of the amenities and services provided to us on the Carnival Triumph and the “vacation” cruise I am currently STILL on with my family. I should have known something was off … Continue reading →