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The enduring legacy of Robert Louis Stevenson's Gothic novella should be clear evidence of at least one thing: different personas live within us all. This realization is almost automatic, touching our cumulative subconscious profoundly. The idea that erratic behavior is a part of humanity's essential nature is difficult to accept. Yet, at one time or … Continue reading Jekyll and Hyde – A Enduring Legacy (An Essay – Part III)

Jekyll and Hyde - the Stereotype: Could It Be Mania? (An Essay - Part II) IN my last article, I made the claim that Jekyll and Hyde syndrome is not DID, and it is not schizophrenia. I asked if it could be misconstrued as manic-depressive psychosis or bipolar disorder? It's an interesting thought. Modern symptoms … Continue reading

There is no short answer as to why people travel. If, like me, you have noticed the preponderance of people traveling lately – people who haven't, in the past, fit any of the typical travel demographics for whatever the reason – you might have found yourself pondering this very question? Mothers with young babies, families … Continue reading Why Are People Traveling… and Where are They All Going?

Since there's no such specific diagnosis called 'Jekyll and Hyde Syndrome', having found its way into the common jargon, it is interesting to consider if there was such a thing, what would it indeed be? An analysis of Dr. Henry Jekyll's symptoms is quite revealing (and there are many), especially when we ask ourselves if … Continue reading Jekyll and Hyde – the Stereotype: What it Is and What it is Not (An Essay – Part I)

Please follow the link to see my latest post Life - Is Tactile Life – is tactile. Life – is not escaping into the pretend world of gaming or the alternate realities of the themed entertainment realm. Sure, these distractions are both nice and necessary now and then, but how does this make us better … Continue reading Life – Is Tactile