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About captaincliff

Psychologist by day, insomniac Pirate blogger by night, this Child of God likes to share sarcastic social commentary as well as topsy-turvy observations about life, love and the pursuit of zaniness, a functional form of insanity in an increasingly insane world

CaptainCliff and His Big Bang

I just finished a science article in Newsweek entitled “Secrets of the Universe” and my brain is still swimming laps in my head. God forbid it was a book or more then 4 pages long. I think my head would … Continue reading

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On Babies, Breathing, and Pad Thai

A Two-fer. One blog old, one blog new….yet still connected in the quantum universe by One son and One slightly crazy father The Older One:   Remembering to Breathe and Hold Babies by Cliff Mazer, Ph.D. (April,2010) My youngest son Benjamin … Continue reading

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Most of What I Believe…in a single cartoon

Usually I reference my ideas and blog topics with supporting information/websites below. This time the web based graphic IS the idea, and I will only make a few comments. The cartoon (above) is an attempt to put into visual form … Continue reading

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Is Everyone Bipolar?

It struck me recently that just about everyone I know has been diagnosed with bipolar.  No, I’m not kidding. It seems that with increasing frequency, rivaled only by the period of time around 10 years ago when everyone was being … Continue reading

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CaptCliff on Remote Controls

In the spirit and memory of Eugene Polley, the inventor of the TV remote control who passed away today, I dedicate this blog. Did you ever have a tv remote, ceiling fan, or other battery operated appliance type device that … Continue reading

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Dr. Cliff on One Great Idea: When the Truth is Found

The premise is that every individual, no matter how serious their problems could benefit greatly from one highly individualized positive thought, well-timed idea or concept. Everyone is unique and every single life has a different invisible treasure “map” comprised of right and … Continue reading

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In Defense of Hoarders….Up To a Point

In Defense of Hoarders…Up To a Point As a personal hoarder and professional therapist, I am in a unique position to say something about the phenomena that, thanks to cable TV, we all love to hate. Well, maybe not hate … Continue reading

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CaptCliff on Man Ties Self to Tree For Sex

I dont know where Ramsey, Minnesota is but based on recent news reports, it can get pretty kinky out there. Apparently a man named Alan Petrusson, now known to billions on the Internet as “the guy who tied himself naked … Continue reading

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Better Business and Busy-ness: What We Really Need to Heal

When you need information about medicine and your body, who do you turn to? I said WHO, not WHAT. Yes, people use their computers and go to medicine and medical related websites. But when it comes to a person, people … Continue reading

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Trip Advisor Review: Comfort Inn, Pomona, California

I stayed at the Comfort Inn during my son’s recent graduation from Pomona College in Claremont, California. All the local hotels including the posh Casa 425 in the haughty Claremont “village” were fully booked.  Baby Boomer parents and attending alumni … Continue reading

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