Archive - Crosscurrents-Dick Donovan

Incisive Observation

I admire people who can make a quality observation quickly on their feet.

Aug 5 •

July 2025

With the current imbroglio dominating the news cycle, I was reminded of what life was like during my freshman year in college.

Jul 28 •

Let me brag on him just a little.

Jul 18 •

Don't Wrap Your Job Around The Totality of Your Identity

A wise friend once said to me, “We become what we do.” The respected psychologist Michael Yapko, in a workshop I attended, said to the group, “You are a…

Jul 12 •

1992 feels like ancient history.

Jul 8 •

June 2025

May 2025

Asymmetrical Imagery

No doubt you are familiar with asymmetric situations.

May 31 •

Try A Little Kindness

I can guess that being President of France is not a real cushy gig.

May 28 •

Comes Out June 2nd

Maybe you find yourself missing the days when one could watch Firing Line and watch people who sharply disagreed with one another have an intelligent…

May 25 •

Get The Heck Outside!

Many of the patients I see at my job have a degree of depression.

May 24 •

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