Building Bridges with Words

Knowing the ins and outs of Connection Language can make your character dialog much more effective — helping to develop the plot and to move the characters from room to room. Connection language adds to the weight and authority of statements, as well as credibility to the source — which can in return, cause betrayals and ambushes to be sharper, harder and more pointed.

Where's the Love? Huh? Where's the Love?

Whenever I circle back around to emotions, which is often, I’m still struck by the numbers of emotions and how many Positive ones seem to be lacking. If the list has 10, you can bet that seven of those are going to be negative experiences.

Here are some reasons this shows up so often — and might give you some ideas on how to change or switch up some expressions.

The imbalance between positive and negative emotions in these lists can be attributed to various psychological, evolutionary, and cultural factors. Here's a detailed exploration of why this is the case:

Dance of the Dead, by Goethe

The poem Dance of the Dead, by Goethe is a chilling and vivid depiction of a supernatural dance of the dead, an eerie scene where the dead rise from their graves to engage in a ghostly revelry. Here’s the thing itself and a detailed analysis and interpretation of the poem:

Elizabeth Woodville, also known as the White Queen, was a significant figure in English history during the Wars of the Roses. Here are some key points about her life and influence:

Early Life

Birth and Family Background: Elizabeth was born around 1437, the daughter of Richard Woodville, 1st Earl Rivers, and Jacquetta of Luxembourg. Her family was of the English gentry, and her mother was of high nobility.

First Marriage: Elizabeth was initially married to Sir John Grey of Groby, a Lancastrian supporter. She had two sons, Thomas and Richard Grey, from this marriage. Sir John Grey was killed in the Second Battle of St Albans in 1461.

 Power can be measured by many standards. For example the normal measurement of Social and Political power is the extend in which the subject can produce change. Whether that subject is a woman, a man or a headline, that standard will give a worthy estimate of the measure of power at play. 

Chess Puzzles Puzzling

 

The Intriguing Psychology Behind Unsolved Puzzles and Mysteries

Imagine you're reading a gripping mystery novel or working on a challenging jigsaw puzzle. Suddenly, the plot stops short, or you can't find the last piece. How do you feel? Frustrated? Obsessed? Intrigued? Unsolved puzzles and mysteries hold a unique power over our minds, compelling us to seek answers and find closure. But why do they affect us so profoundly?