Loneliness and Deployed Soldiers

In our ongoing discussions of Cacioppo and Patrick’s Loneliness, our daughter Kristin shared some of her thoughts about the disconnect experienced by soldiers, particularly as they deploy and return home again. Kristin gave a radio interview about the topic: click to listen to the interview Our friends at Ashworth University, Read more…

Nostalgia Makes You Happy

Merry Christmas to all of my Christian readers. At the holidays, people often wax especially nostalgic for times gone by. The American Heritage Dictionary defines “nostalgia” as a “sentimental yearning for the past.” Some definitions make nostalgia sound sad, as in “homesickness” and “bittersweet.” Nostalgia can apparently be helpful, though, Read more…