The Paradox of Resolutions

January 9th, 2014

By Gretchen Gibbs
Psychologists define will power as the ability to give up the short-term goal for a more desirable long- term goal.

Need Help? Leave a Specimen

January 9th, 2014

By Jeffrey Page
A grand total of 32 people (out of 16,000) failed the drug test and were denied welfare.

Celebrations and (sigh) Resolutions

December 26th, 2013

By Jeffrey Page
The Journal of Clinical Psychology at the University of Scranton found one year ago that 45 percent of Americans make New Years resolutions, and that 8 percent are successful in sticking to them.

Carrie’s Painting of the Week – 12/27/13

December 26th, 2013

By Carrie Jacobson
Five gifts to give yourself. I promise you’ll love them.

Carrie’s Painting of the Week – 12/20/13

December 18th, 2013

By Carrie Jacobson
I’m working hard to get into the spirit – and it’s working!

From the Virtual Mailbag

December 18th, 2013

By Michael Kaufman
Dear Ms. Gaddafi, Thank you for offering to share 40 percent of the $12.5 million you succeeded in removing from his underground safe before fleeing to Algeria.

An Obamacare Success Story

December 18th, 2013

By Lenore Poggioli
At the New York State site the process was smooth. It took all of a half hour.

When Christmas Gets Nasty

December 18th, 2013

By Jeffrey Page
Some people say Jesus was a white man and would have you believe they can prove it. No person of good will believes this racial poison.

Carrie’s Painting of the Week – 12/13/13

December 12th, 2013

By Carrie Jacobson
My summer show schedule has started to take shape – and it begins in California.

Hypocrisy 101

December 12th, 2013

By Jeffrey Page
Regular Zest readers know that I swore off writing about Rush Limbaugh months ago. But sometimes, Limbaugh must be shown for the wretched blowhard that he is.