Non Sequitur by Wiley Miller for August 09, 2010

A steady diet of such street-vendors cannot be good for your health!

Mobile fraud carts — what a wonderful idea.

No mustard. No sauce. No good.

I have a friend who pronounces “new-age” so it rhymes with “sewage.”

Homeopathy had to find another corner.

I couldn’t care less about Feng Shui or Life Coaching, but I’m with Darkeforce on Reflexology. Whatever you think of the theory, you most assuredly feel fantastic after a session. I’ve had massage and reflexology, and I’d pick reflexology every time.

maybe it’s just me , but I think I would move Feng Shui to the left about 8 inches……….aahhh….. much better……..

LOL colt380!

new age = snake oil

How do I get into that racket?

@ colt380: LOL !!! Good one!

When I lived in Santa Fe, a new age fellow (imagine an East Indian and his accent) was trying to sell “healing” crystals to a wealthy couple and was telling them the prices. One small crystal was much more expensive than the other larger crystals, so the couple asked why the little crystal cost so much. His reply, “Oh, this crystal has great power!”

I don’t know if he made the sale, but I got a good laugh out of it.

ARF2–as I recall it, Penn & Teller were the first to start prounouncing “new age” to rhyme with “sewage.” At least I picked up the habit from them, back in the late ’80s, when corporate management made us all attend a course in “new age thinking,” which was supposed to make us more productive. After something like five hours of BS, we finally got to the secret: write down what you want on 3x5 cards, read them and think pleasant thoughts just before going to bed each night. The miracle of your subconscious was supposed to make your wishes come true. As my boss said, he tried it, it didn’t improve his bowling score, he stopped…

Last I read on the ‘net, the guy who was pushing this snake oil is still in the business, still finding suckers, still raking in the dough…

“Life Coach” is the best, since it’s literally meaningless, so there’s no risk of being charged with fraud! All they have to do is find a fool and separate him from his money…

So much to believe in, so little time. The giant in me has awakened to the need for extremely white perfect teeth to hypnotize clients. (Might as well toss Ben Stiller at the Life Coach folks. as well.)

I’ve never experienced reflexology, but a good foot massage would sure hit the spot! I’m not saying I believe in all they claim, but it sure would feel good.

I’ve used reflexology. It works, if the practitioner knows what he/she is doing. Otherwise, it’s just a foot massage (which also has its benefits).

My reflexologist told me my apparent toothache was a sinus problem. I was sure it was a toothache, went to the dentist and x-rays were negative, and a couple of days later I had relief when my sinuses started to drain.

Chiropractors also work if they know what they’re doing. Now they have respect, and I hope reflexology can get it, too.

As the little shop flower said: “FEED ME”!

hehee trebor: Feed Me, Seymore!

Say what you will, martinis are still quicker.

yes, Grazer, and more effective than all that HooDoo.

but if the ekert were to show up….

I haven’t seen a life coach in quite some time. Did a large meteorite hit the earth and wipe out their vast herds?

As for what works and what doesn’t, never underestimate the value of a placebo.

“Reality” TV, “Pop” music/movies/etc. Feng Shui is intelectual by comparison. “Sure looks like plant food to me.”

Thanks, Wiley! I prefer that people leave “beliefs” to individual choice. I’ll look for the P&T if I get a chance (sure it’s fun) A FB friend wants me to LIKE her spiritual site (no thanks) and my current “quest” is finding and sharing HEALTHY versions of my favorite foods. I gave my plumber my new pizza recipe this week (one copy- I’m sure he can share).

To RichardSRussell: I am not sure exactly what your comment has to do with the cartoon, but it surely is a profound thought. Thanks.