Life

What the Surest Sign of Decline Is, And Why It Matters — When I look at America — and Europe — I see a sad fact. One that troubles me to no end. The ongoing death of the dream. And that bodes ill for the future. Because what binds our societies together more than anything else is just that, a dream. The…

Letter to my brothers I have two younger brothers. And to them I say — I am forever your big sister. No matter how old you get, you are forever my baby brothers. We may not have been the best siblings growing up. I might have been (or certainly was!)…

It’s Funny To Hear Trump Compare DeSantis to Hitler. But It’s Funny for a Reason. — There are moments when watching democracies in peril becomes farce. Think of any number of dictators in self-styled commandant outfits, or, perhaps the way that Brexit Britain…chose self destruction. Yesterday was just such a moment. Ron DeSantis was finally to announce his bid for Presidency. With a little help from…

The African tribe where women marry women — Known for their beautiful and elegant culture, the Kalabari tribe of Nigeria practice a rather intriguing traditional marriage ceremony that is quite different from the norms in that part of the world. Kalabari Tribe of Nigeria Located in the southwestern regions of Rivers State Nigeria, The Kalabari Kingdom is bounded to the south by…

She Was "Simply The Best" — In another lifetime, I owned a company that sold merchandise at special events including concerts. My contracts were with the building; when an artist like Tina Turner came through, they'd consign the merchandise to me. We'd count it, display it, sell it, count the returns at the show's end, and…

Why Just Existing in an Age Like This Is Pervasively Traumatic — Yesterday, a double whammy of a warning. The Surgeon General warned of a “profound risk of harm” from social media, especially to kids. Meanwhile, the White House said — and it’s startling for a White House to say this — “The United States is experiencing an unprecedented youth mental health…

#2: Trying to control your emotions — Unforutantely, most people don’t know much about their emotions — either how they work or how to work with them in a healthy way. As a result, they end up making the same emotional mistakes over and over again, leading to cycles of low mood, anxiety, procrastination, and strained relationships…

Somewhere, I read that some clichés hold a grain of truth, despite their cringeworthy nature and repetition. In fact, embracing them often proves beneficial. One such cliché advises us to value the little things. For it is true that “the little things become the big things.” Yes, they truly do. …

Taylor Swift’s journey to becoming one of the most successful and respected artists in the music industry is a story of talent, hard work, and resilience. From her humble beginnings as a country singer-songwriter to her transformation into a global pop icon, Taylor has navigated the ups and downs of…