Used to Being Miserable – Therapy Journal #13
“I had a dream the other night that I went on a date with a...
What My New Therapist Said About My Book (Yes, He Read It!) – Therapy Blog #12
“Like Bukowski, but kind.” That was Arthur’s initial review of my writing style. Of course...
Travel As an Antidepressant – My Grand Canyon Experience
In 2019, I visited five national parks in six days on my “Bipolar Express” tour...
I Could Not Stop for Death – A Song Based on the Poem by Emily Dickinson
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs once said, “Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most...
My New Therapist Gets Me and Is Amazing, But… (Therapy Blog #11)
Okay, you may find this offensive. But I’m trying to be honest in these therapy...
American Spirit – New Orleans Travelogue Part 6
This is an excerpt from my first book, Love Songs and Suicide: A Travel Memoir...
Grand Finale: Three Unforgettable Days in July (a Story and a Song)
July 4, 2018. The last day I ever spoke to my grandma. Her last trip...
A Mindfulness Guide for Neurotic Skeptics, Written by a Neurotic Skeptic
Since I began therapy in January 2023, I’ve made a major effort to be more...
Jingleguy.com – Cringe-free Jingles and Music Production Services
I use my alter ego/middle name “Ross” for this endeavor. Full URL: jingleguy.com...
Saying Goodbye to Shannon – Therapy Blog #10
We actually never officially said goodbye to each other. And that may have been a...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy – A Proven Therapy for Drama Queens (Like Me)
Hi, I’m Robert, and I have to confess—I’m a bit of a drama queen. But...
Two Cancelled Sessions (and the Sad Reason Why) – Therapy Journal #9
The day after my evening of exposure therapy with Claire, the extroverted girl from the...
“Because You Love Me” – How My Grandma and Lady Gaga Inspired the Sentimental Duet!
I’m a strange combination of cynic and romantic. And I remember being in a good...
My Date with an Extrovert from the Hamptons – An Evening of Exposure Therapy
“Your grammar is kind of turning me on, I won’t lie,” I said to Claire...
Five Breakthrough Moments – Therapy Journal #8
Over the next month, after firing Dr. Samuelson and replacing her with Dr. Gillis, I...
Memories (the Morning After) – New Orleans Travelogue Part 5
This is an excerpt from my first book, Love Songs and Suicide: A Travel Memoir, Romance...
Current Events – New Orleans Travelogue Part 4
This is an excerpt from my first book, Love Songs and Suicide: A Travel Memoir...
The Two Step of Deceit
After an extended sabbatical from songwriting, I began composing new music again in the winter...
Heroes, Villains, and Lawyers – New Orleans Travelogue Part 3
This is an excerpt from my first book, Love Songs and Suicide: A Travel Memoir...
All About Dating – Therapy Blog #7
“When is the relaunch?” my therapist asked. I’d just told her that I was about...