I've been trying to figure out why nearly everyone who's blog I read puts up so many more pictures that I do. Today it hit me. Because nearly everyone who's blog I read is prettier than I am, and likes to show off. It either means they are jerks... or I am shallow. I think we all know which is more likely. :)

I try to avoid commenting on sports, politics, or religion here. Partly because everyone has such a strong opinion that they struggle to recognize anything as jest. Unless they agree with it. And partly because there are so many blogs that cover those subjects already. But I have to say... has anyone else noticed that the NFL managed to get a deal done, but the government hasn't? Does that seem right to you?

There was a study in the 1960's by a guy named Mehrabian that showed communication is only 7% words used, while being 38% tone of voice, and 55% non-verbal, ie body language. It's rather famous, and quoted quite a bit, as far as psychology study results go. It's generally taken out of context, and a great example of why you should read a study you hear about, and check it's results and methodology before believing it actually supports whatever people are trying to say it does.

However, presuming it's true: how exactly does it feel to realize, that while so much of our communication takes place in forms like texting, facebooking, and yes, blogging; that only 7% percent of what people understand you as saying comes from the words you use, and 93% comes from last little characters at the end meant to be crude representations of facial expression?

Colon Capital P.