Author Archives: captaincliff

In Greek Mythology Prometheus was a Titan who tricked Zeus and as a result (out of revenge) was forced to bear an eternal burden (chained to a rock while an eagle ate his liver every day). Just how he managed … Continue reading →

“Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged” (Matthew 7, King James Bible) is sometimes called the most misquoted verse in the Bible. Probably they are all misquoted thanks to our tendency to see things the way we want to see and … Continue reading →

On a more philosophical note……….I remember  watching the campy sci-fi movie, “The Incredible Shrinking Man”, when I was 10 years old and never ever forgot it         ( see Youtube clip below) . The Infinite and the … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →