Catherine YurkunasFeel the BanI was born into a family of readers; books were given as gifts and not a week went by without a trip to the library. As a child, I was…Aug 16Aug 16
Catherine YurkunasAmerica’s relationship with royalty is a twisted thorn.The fascination with British royalty is a puzzle; why do we care about the descendants of a sovereign we refused to support? Every American…Jan 17Jan 17
Catherine YurkunasWe Can Stop Global BoilingLast month was the world’s hottest month on record, which prompted United Nations secretary general, Antonio Guterres, to proclaim, “The…Aug 11, 2023Aug 11, 2023
Catherine YurkunasSocial Media: A Petri Dish for ChaosWith clear and impeccably-researched data, Max Fisher exposes the very real, and very troubling damage wrought by social media in The Chaos…Aug 4, 2023Aug 4, 2023
Catherine YurkunasA Hard LookI am not a “numbers” person but it’s hard to ignore the numbers generated by our recent four-day weekend. From July 1 to July 4, while…Jul 6, 2023Jul 6, 2023
Catherine YurkunasCompatibility QuizYears ago, before E Harmony et al, one of the popular ways to meet someone was “Speed Dating.” Can’t say I ever participated, but I admired…Jun 1, 2023Jun 1, 2023
Catherine YurkunasDTCADo you live in America? If so, you may be familiar with Cybalvi or Cosentyx. Maybe Dupixent or Entyvio? How about Otzela, Rexulti, and…May 29, 2023May 29, 2023
Catherine YurkunasWhy Do We Write?Awhile back I addressed the motivations that may have inspired one of my favorite authors, Colson Whitehead. Since then ChatGPT has made a…May 13, 2023May 13, 2023
Catherine YurkunasBrave WomenLadies, let’s stand together and salute the bravest among us: E. Jean Carroll. Andrea Constand. Christine Blasey Ford. These three women…Apr 27, 2023Apr 27, 2023
Catherine YurkunasGuns are killing our countryOur country has a sickness, and it is a fatal sickness. We are addicted to guns. Controlled by guns. Shot by guns. Killed by guns. Day…Apr 18, 2023Apr 18, 2023