The Moon Illusion, Phoenix, AZ. ©Erin Matlock Last night I headed out for a hike around sunset to catch The Moon Illusion. This phenomenon occurs once or twice a year when the moon is at its closest point to us – and is full. Doing a search on the web turns up quite a few different explanations for the illusion – and a great deal of debate. There is one agreement, though. It is a... Read more
Word Wanderer Takes You to Your Threshold
Do you enjoy word games? There are many to pick from – crossword puzzles, letter jumbles, word searches, etc. Word games are a fun way to pass the time, and many of us play word games regularly as a way to keep the brain sharp. Does doing the daily crossword puzzle really improve your memory? The answer is: not was much as you might think. Word games tend to be stimulating for the brain when... Read more
Get Inspired By Clicking Your Mouse
Writer’s block? Stuck on a problem you can’t seem to solve? Sometimes all you need to do is remove yourself from the situation for a while. Try shifting your focus to the green field below and move your mouse around. Let your mind relax and drift over the design that appears. Check out more puzzles and games at Archimedes’ Laboratory. Read More →
A Quick Personality Quiz
Here is a 41 question personality quiz that takes no more than 5 minutes. It’s definitely not scientific, but it’s a fun diversion when you need a break. Here are my results: Personality Type: Reliable Realist Serious and quiet, interested in security and peaceful living. Extremely thorough, responsible and dependable. Well-developed powers of concentration. Usually interested in supporting... Read more
Soak Your Head With The Dual N-Back Task
Many thanks to reader Sparky Parker for sending in this link! Soak Your Head offers a free version of the Dual N-Back task, and it’s a great place to start if you’re still on the fence as to whether Mind Sparke Brain Fitness Pro is right for you. This nice thing about this site is that it provides a demo so you can see the training in action. If you’re not familiar with dual n-back... Read more
Relax With These Free Online Meditation Rooms
I stumbled upon a really cool meditation site today. Perfect for a Monday when you need a little break from the crazy. It has online meditation rooms ranging from beaches to snowy mountains to an energizing firesky. And they’re all free for you to use. Read more Read More →
Are You Right-Brained Or Left-Brained?
We use both hemispheres of our brain, but theory has it that one side is usually dominant. Take this quiz to see if you favor your right or left brain. Click here to take the test. The test is free, and you can even see your basic results without entering an email address. I took the test and according to the results I am predominantly left brained. Here is the breakdown of my score: You responded... Read more
Play The Simon Says Memory Game
Did you have one of these growing up? Try this replica of the classic memory game, Simon. Simon made by Neave Games The object of the game is to memorize the pattern of lights and sounds and then repeat them. You can use your mouse or the following keys. Red Light – R Green Light – G Blue Light – B Yellow Light – Y Quit Game – Q Mute – M Read More →
