The Science Of The Obvious

The science of the obvious:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/problemchildrentormentparentsevenaftertheygrowup;_ylt=An_6nJs.XE1W4urGh4JfB9es0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTRvdTRkNmdnBGFzc2V0A2xpdmVzY2llbmNlLzIwMTAwODEzL3Byb2JsZW1jaGlsZHJlbnRvcm1lbnRwYXJlbnRzZXZlbmFmdGVydGhleWdyb3d1cARjY29kZQNyYW5kb20EY3BvcwM5BHBvcwM2BHB0A2hvbWVfY29rZQRzZWMDeW5faGVhZGxpbmVfbGlzdARzbGsDcHJvYmxlbWNoaWxk

I've always kind of known that whatever I did was a reflection on my parents. My successes were their successes and my failures were their failure. Where I separate from the article is that during those times of failure my parents were extremely supportive and helped me to recover from the failures. They always also viewed me as a success and promoted the thinking that failures were a normal part of life and often a percuser to successes. What do you think of the article?

Since we are talking the obvious today. Seven thoughts that are bad for you:

http://www.livescience.com/health/090911-7-bad-thoughts-1.html

Cynicism, lack of meaning, fretting, lack of self-control, anxiety, gloom and doom, and stress are the seven thoughts that are bad for you. I'd add a sarcastic one like reading obvious articles but I am practicing self-control. What are your thoughts about the article? Is fretting over the lack of meaning causing you gloom and doom thoughts making you a cynic and leading you to anxiety and stress ending with you losing self-control?

Your comments are appreciated.

Who Am I?

Yesterday's answer: The late great Dorothy Height. Another great woman today.

I was born in 1930 the oldest of two daughters in a farming family. I grew up working hard, and dreamed of having a tough job that would allow me to be in charge. I attended the University of Illinois and graduated in 1952 with a bachelor of science degree. I quickly found a job in the corporate world but at the time there was no possibility of any real advancement for a woman. I joined the Air Force that at the time was advertising equal opportunity for all. Because of my college background I was commissioned as a second lieutenant and completed the Officer's Basic Military Training. I at one time commanded the Women in the Air Force Squadron Section. I became the first woman to deploy with a Strategic Air Command operational unit when I served a temporary tour of duty as executive officer and chief of the Management Analysis Division in Vietnam. When in Saigon I experienced rocket strikes that hit less than two blocks from my quarters. I did not feel fear because I'd gone over with the idea that I wouldn't come back alive and accepted it. I was outspoken about the controversial issue of women serving in the armed force once being quoted as saying, "Women are already in combat, so when people argue about whether they should be permitted to carry weapons, they're really asking whether the military should let women be fired at but not be able to fire back." After completing my year-long tour of duty in Vietnam I was assigned to Headquarters Air Force Logistics Command. I would eventually become the first female officer to attend the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Then I would proceed to become the first woman in the comptroller field to become a brigadier general with my father attending the ceremony and pinning the star on my shoulder. During my career I received numerous military honors, including the Defense and Air Force Distinguished Service Medals, the Air Force Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, and the Vietnam Service Award with four stars. I was also the only woman in history ever to serve as president of the board of directors of the Pentagon Federal Credit Union. After retiring I worked to establish a memorial to honor women in U.S. military service. I helped to raise over $20 million for the memorial, which was designed and built largely by women. I also worked with the foundation that created the Margaret Chase Smith Leadership Award, which is given each year to women who open opportunities for women in the American military. I am one of the most-decorated military women in US history and am listed in Who's Who in America, in the National Women’s Hall of Fame, won the US Air Force Woman of Distinction Merit Award, and am in the US Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame. Listing only these few of my many awards doesn't do me justice but will help you answer the question of Who Am I?