Death By Voodoo: Is It Really Possible?

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“So doctor…what was it that killed her?” the woman asked between sobs, clinging to her husband. “I’m afraid it was voodoo.” She gasped. “You mean the Haitian religion based on rituals dating back to the 18th century?” “No ma’am…Voodoo…as in doughnuts. She choked on one. See that little bit of jelly on her chin?” That […]

Eat The Marshmallow Already: Delaying Gratification (A Review of “The Marshmallow Test: Mastering Self-Control”)

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My son is a choco-holic. Like, to the point of obsession. If he isn’t allowed to have some type of chocolate at some point in the day (even just a few chocolate chips sprinkled on his waffle in the morning, since they fit so perfectly into the little squares), he feels robbed of his basic human […]