Miscellaneous Molinaro Musings

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01/21/08 1930: More and more, I'm believing so much of the body and
its health is chemical. That seems like an obvious statement. But
things like depression, euphoria, weight gain/loss, stress, et cetera,
all seem to be able to be boiled down to chemistry. Consider those
that are clinically depressed, even slightly. It may not be there is
anything in particular in their life to be unhappy about, it may be
some level of some substance in their body is too high or too low.
And that is an area where I would be in favor of (support) medication.
If some vitamin or supplement can regulate those internal chemicals,
perhaps that person would no longer be depressed. I suppose that
would go the same for those are regularly happy; besides other various
influences such as personality, upbringing, and so forth, is it they
simply have more endorphins that put them in a positive-mind state? I
had some interesting conversations with Brandt Lego at work regarding
diet (he used to work in medical research), and he used to say to me
that 'it's all chemistry.' We talked about how with some diets and
workouts, for example, peanut butter might be awful, but with other
combinations of activities and foods, it might be a great food. It
all is a matter of how everything interacts with everything else.
This loose theme continues to be reinforced as I read more health-
related magazines, books, and newspaper articles. If I/we can boil
these things down to their chemical nature, if we can understand them
on that level, maybe we can better solve them. I guess this is what
medical science is all about.
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Related note > Although we hear and read things all the time, I
believe we gain a greater understanding of them when we make self-
realizations. We learn them for ourselves. Why is that? Is it that
we are learning them in our own voice; one we completely understand?
Is it that we've gone through each step of the learning process and
therefore understand it more fully? I am guessing it's all of the
above.
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I think it would be extremely enjoyable to have a beach house. Would
it help/force me to relax and simply 'enjoy life?' If it's such a
deliberate act, does it make it less real, meaningful, or impactful?
If it still achieves the desired result, isn't it still valuable? I
think it's financially possible in the future; is 15 years too soon?
20? 10? Cape May? Some other NJ town? DE? VA? NC? I don't think
I would want to be more than a 4-hour drive away. Assuming we stay in
the Baltimore area (another topic all together), I think NC would have
to be the outer-limit.
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Related note > I would like to be a better swimmer, and if we had a
place at the beach, I imagine I would be. I would expect to go
swimming more often. I enjoy swimming, and its health benefits are
extensive. Plus it's an activity that can be performed to a very old
age.
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01/21/08 2130: As I watch planet earth, in this case, Jungles, I am
struck by the fact it's hard to fully realize what I watch actually
happened and that cameramen actually had to be present. The pictures
and scenes they captured are absolutely amazing.
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I probably drink too much alcohol; mostly in the form of wine.
However I will somewhat justify it by telling myself I can allow
myself at least a few vices in my lifestyle. I feel I eat well and
keep my body in good condition. Caffeine would qualify as a vice I
permit myself as well.
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I would like to learn to play the drums. If I could eventually learn
and/or also teach myself to play the piano a little, that would make
me happy. I will try to draw more. I like it and I feel it's a good
creative outlet.
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I feel I have learned a good deal about comedy; crafting pieces; its
writing, et cetera. I believe I would enjoy doing some sort of
comedic writing, such as for The Onion or other publication. I
believe I have the skills, or at least the potential for it. I feel I
have the wit for it, though I realize most people think they have a
good/superior sense of humor. I would consider myself a student of
comedy.
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I see quite a lot of similarities between parenting and professional
management practices, and I'm puzzled why more people don't seem to
see them as well. Or if they do recognize them, why don't employ
them? Some people fail to do in parenting, while others fail to do so
in business.
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I am unsure if there is a higher power or another being; there are
many things I can not explain. I like the concept of a collective
energy; I think Heather suggested it to me first. However, I do
struggle with those that completely dismiss the theory of evolution.
It simply makes too much sense to me and it seems to be continually
re-affirmed through scientific findings.
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01/21/08 2115: /* PLACEHOLDER */ Theory of 'typical' rock band
lifecycle (STP, Eagles, etc.)
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01/26/08 1015: I love Heather.
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01/30/08 2040 /* PLACEHOLDER */ Theory of people/friends and creating
their personality niche (e.g., funny one, nice one, smart one, etc.)
Sub-conscious and/or conscious.