My father, Dan Hogan, contacts me to ask what help I need
Even though I clearly write on my website what help I need, my dad sends me an email and asks, “what help are you seeking?”
Three months of misadventures, but some hope for the future
I tried some things people have suggested, I endured the most painful experience in my life to date, but maybe things will get better now.
Why Monster Energy Drink helps my mood
I have known for at least 15 years that caffeine helps my mood. Sometime between six and eight years ago, I wanted a ton of caffeine for both my mood and to focus on studying, so I tried a Monster Energy Drink. I was surprised how much it helped my mood and I have often … Read more
Why the sick stay poor
I very much hate the person I have become. I am unreliable, disorganized, easily startled, and easily overwhelmed. And not contributing to the world. I have no choice but to try to earn some money. I am lucky that I do not lack talent, skills, education, or ideas. I contacted a company about a business … Read more
Justine’s insights about depression are excellent
On May 24, 2014, I posted a TED video about depression and some of my thoughts about it. It is a great video, and I highly recommend it. A few days later, my computer broke and I lost access to my encryption keys. Withing hours of my computer breaking, Justine sent me an email, and … Read more
Spontaneous vs. impulsive
Spontaneous: doing things that other people did not expect you to do but of which they approve. Impulsive: doing things that other people did not expect you to do but of which they disapprove. Note that it does not matter if your actions were planned or unplanned–it only matters if other people perceive your actions … Read more
Cute cat pictures: Flickr gallery of cute cat and kitten photographs
Cute cat and cute kitten pictures!
Robin Williams depression suicide: someone should have done something, right?
Early reports of Robin Williams’s death say that everyone knew he was struggling with depression before he killed himself. A natural and common reaction in this situation is, “Someone should have done something.” Someone who knew that he was depressed should have helped him so that he did not kill himself. Especially because he was … Read more