Cupping Mechanism

The "Mom" sitcom had an ingenuous way of AAs enjoying a drink. They just raised their cupped empty hand to each other in a toast before raising it to their mouth.

Mediation likewise deals creatively with disputes

Bravado

Johnny Bravo was one cartoon to which I expressed disapproval to my grand/ children. Thus, it was to my surprise when I read recently that it was actually
written by a Filipino as a thesis in the States.

Understandably, sometimes feelings of inadequacy can be sublimated to bluster.

Ein Stain

History's feature on Albert Einstein had this genius later regretting that his life's work ultimately led to the creation of the atom bomb. He was said to have wanted to be a fisherman instead!

Truly, a genius at self-acceptance which is needed in mediation.

Maia Labandera

AM not LACking in alibis out of this wishy washy cycle, she said. Coincidental trip to Tokyo diverted to Jerusalem.

Call to mediation.

Al Gore Rhythm

Former US Vice President, and probably one of  the best Presidents they never had, Al Gore was in town to mediate between the world and climate change.

Another voice crying in the wilderness of waste.

Kidding Around

In a "Baby Blues" cartoon, mom lists to her little son his misdemeanors the past hour. Later asked by his dad what he has been up to, the son replies,"multi-pesting."

In mediation, parents have been guilty of the same.

Mediating at the Parking Lot

"Joe Somebody" was just like that; hence, prone to parking bullies. However, after feeling the concern of their company's Wellness Manager, and buoyed by martial arts lessons and the sympathy of other co-bullied, he decided not to go through with his scheduled boxing match with the bully.

Mediation likewise empowers disputants to proactive action.

Alleging

In "Allegiant," yet another sci-fi movie, you get to realize that some things just remain the same. In one scene, there was a mob prosecution that was straight out of Calvary.

So it is in mediation, minus the mob.

Kung Po Pandak

Like "The Little Prince," simple stories you would think was meant for children have nuggets of wisdom. Kung Fu Panda 3 had this message,"The more you take, the less you have."

Mediation has all too often seen this.

Bad At Being Good

This message was on the tee shirt of a member of UP's Alpha Nu fraternity of gays.

Timely message this Holy Week.  At least, they are honest about it, when they go for mediation.

Yon Yon

A certain priest gives out "Certificates of Union" to couples of the same sex.

Another branch of mediation is sprouting.

Mediating Science Fiction

"Artificial Intelligence" ironically dealt with human emotions that accompany losing and then adopting a child. Those, after "artificially making a child," who likewise wanted to be loved as a real child." Pinocchio Part 2.

These are real issues confronted in mediation.

Mediating Missiles

Discovered this old movie, Hunting For Red October about the cold war that is warming up again. Missiles at sea between USA and USSR then are now between  Korea, and almost all over the world.

Still, it takes a human finger to activate them or not.

Strobe Lights

In the Duff movie about the designated ugly, fat friend, relationships are compared to strobe lights, on and off again.

Finally, after several agains, best to seek mediation.

Sacrificial Lambs

They have a long history from Abel to Calvary. Just recently, "six cases of the mutilation and murder of children as "good luck" sacrifices were reported during the recent Ugandan elections.."

During mediation, children are saved from being sacrificed once again.

Double-dealing

Not in a bad, treacherous way, LA prosecutor of OJ Simpson, Marsha Clark was dealing with another case at the same time. It was her own battle for custody of her son.

Mediators may have similar predicaments, but this is no excuse to get slack at work.

Mediating Mov(i)es

Mad haters in "London Has Fallen" might give like-hearted individuals lots of ideas. TMI as they say, too much information to go around copycats.

Mediating artistic license and security risk is a valid concern.

Finest Hours

This movie's title truly describes the Massachusetts town that welcomed their coast guards who braved a storm to rescue a half- sunken ship's crew. On  land, and led by the fiancee of the head coast guard, they switched on their cars' headlights to guide and welcome the heroes and survivors. It was all lights on dock.

Mediation is much like that. Everyone lends a hand to save a broken relationship.

Multi-acting

The "Gods of Egypt" did not have big stars in it. However, there were cross-overs. The alpha god was played by "The King's Speech" instructor. The beta god actor was seen defending the US President in "London Has Fallen"

Mediators have many roles, too- peace-maker, conciliator, counselor, and healer of relationships.

Seahorsing Around

Nat Geo's Amazing featured seahorses whose males actually get pregnant! No kidding, he's actually the one kidding!!!

Would that this be the case for humans, and then perhaps there wouldn't be sexual abuse by men.

Stollen Bread

No typo there. During last Saturday's meeting of our jury system people's initiative, Chairman Daisy Arcilla Brett Holt, Phil-Brit broke this bread with us. Not Les Mis at all!

Mediation fills the hunger of disputants for justice.

Sick-a Spreads

Zika virus had a comeback in PH recently after a case in 2012.

Like issues in mediation, unless settled once and for all (disputants).

You More

Fr. Jerry Orbos told the story of two quarreling women shouting at each other in front of the judge. The latter then said, "Let's hear the older woman first". Solomonic wisdom!

Could be adapted to mediation.

In To It

Jeanette Ipapo- Tuason had an insightful ending to her article on How to protect yourself on the road. "The same intuition that tells you your boyfriend is fooling around is the same that will tell you that you are in danger."

Works in mediation, too.

Kor-ma

In her column's article on the Korean family feud, one detail stood out as it affected Filipino employees in Subic. Among the Cho siblings, the third son was put in charge of Hanjin Shipping, which had a series of fatal accidents. He has died ahead of his brothers.

Sometimes mediation too play up like a Greek tragedy.

Frank Appraisal

Frank Abagnale, Jr. was portrayed by Leo DiCaprio in-between Titanic and Revenant. Here, he was an incredible forgerer of checks as well as of careers of pilots and even surgeons! In the end, his discerning talents were put to good use by the FBI.

Mediation does the same in reviving close relationships gone awry.

Mergers

From GMA TV, we learned that an embalmer had reportedly diversified into drug-pushing, mixing trades of dealing with deadly toxic materials. A surgeon misused his skills to cut up his wife.

Mediation has seen these people gone wrong.

Koreaname-calling

In an AFP news article, Pyongyang had called the South Korean President "crazy old bitch."

Obviously, Nokor cannot be in mediation with Sokor. No succor.

Rewarding Trust

Nat Geo gave away money. First, with a person around, who was asked if there was a catch. Second, with a picture of a big pair of eyes, which was bypassed. Then without anyone, everybody helped himself. Oxytocin, the feel-good feeling wins.

The opposite happens in mediation when there is no trust. Toxin wins.

Dental Mediation

Fr. Jerry Orbos' trip to the dentist was truly insightful. He was lucky to have one who tried to save the tooth and not extract it. Teeth also affect each other, more so, badly. And the dentist cannot do anything if we keep our mouth closed.

Mediation likewise saves relationships. One bad deed has consequences to self and society. And disputants must be open to negotiation.

Friends with Benefit

Big Bang Theory's Sheldon innocently asked if this phrase referred to friends with health insurance.

Mediation likewise requires clear definition of terms.