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The company I work for has joined in the popular cultural, environmental revolution and is following  the fad of “going green.”  They’ve taken away our plastic forks and spoons, disposable cups and bottled water from the high school like cafeteria. The napkins are under lock and key requiring a safe combination to get my skinny little fingers in to the slots only to pull down something akin to thin sheet of toilet paper which dissolves on contact with liquid tomato sauce.  The water faucets, towel dispensers, and soap dispensers are all automatically activated by a hand wave. I know all this is intended to save the planet and that’s all well and good (if you think our planet needs saving).  But does it really save anything?  The...

In the default mindset of emotional isolation, triangles are often created to compensate for the lack of intimacy. Based on family theory systems, when parents cannot solve their conflicts, they are likely to pull in the child who helps to release anxiety and tension. Triangulation occurs when one of the partners (husband or wife) invites a third party to confide in, or escape to, for the purpose of filling one’s emptiness which occurs when emotional intimacy is missing. Some triangles may provide a level of stability for the family without causing damage. Other people outside the home or objects and diversionary activities can also help form the triangle.  For example, instead of intentionally trying to work through and resolve difficult problems...