I Understand … Do You?

I Understand … Do You?

UNDERSTANDING & HUMANITY I Understand … Do You? JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 30 April 2020 un·der·stand /ˌəndərˈstand/   1. perceive the intended meaning of 2. interpret or view (something) in a particular way. The definition of...
Coronapathy

Coronapathy

I don’t know if there’s yet a definition of or a clinical diagnosis for the derangement caused by coronavirus and its associated emotional and psychological manifestations. And I don’t know if any such diagnosis yet appears in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of...
The Other Side

The Other Side

HALLUCINOGENS & QUARANTINE The Other Side JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 23 April 2020 Jim Morrison, lead vocalist for The Doors took psychedelic drugs. Some of the songs he wrote were about his hallucinogenic experiences. One of his songs,...
It’s (Virtual) Trade Show Season

It’s (Virtual) Trade Show Season

What a difference a pandemic makes. It’s that time of year in which companies in all industries would be gearing up for trade show season. But this year’s festivities have been rudely interrupted by COVID-19, which means many shows are being cancelled or postponed....
A Springtime Rumination

A Springtime Rumination

SPRING & REBIRTH A Springtime Rumination JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 16 April 2020 A 60-degree day in early Spring can feel like summertime when the sun isn’t hiding behind the clouds. As a burst of serotonin flushes through my brain, my...