Introspecting To The Tune Of “Little Boxes”
Examining the classic Malvina Reynolds song “Little Boxes” and its timeless message.
Another Way Of Looking At Things
Why You Share Fake News
We often want to believe the very worst about those we oppose, and so we spread the most outrageous stories which reflect that worst, often with greater speed than those who like the story in question may do so. Why?
Did Elite Colleges’ Snubbing Of Working-Class Whites Boost Trump?
Elite colleges, which symbolize elite culture in many Americans’ minds, often seem particularly unwelcoming to people from white working class backgrounds. Could this shed insight on Trump’s victory?
Help! My Wife Fell, And She Can’t Get Up!
Dealing with the confusion of having no answers in a time of worry.
What’s Left After We’re Gone? Our DNA
On average, most people are “forgotten” 3 generations after they pass away. The question, then, is how we still affect the world afterwards. The answer: DNA.
The Fascinating World Of Potatoes
Welcome to the world of potatoes: a world of intrigue, fanaticism, religious controversy, crime and disaster. No, really.
Why Breast Cancer Awareness Is For Everyone
It’s October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But that awareness means so much more than most people realize.
God Needs A Grade In My Class
We’re used to the idea that God might grade our performance. This teacher has decided to flip the script.
How We Could All Win Or Lose Last Night’s Presidential Debate
Not being able to take no for an answer is one of Trump’s biggest failings. And now we have the chance to learn from it.
If Only Star Trek Understood How Religious It Is
On the 50th anniversary of Star Trek’s launch, a Catholic writer reflects on the spiritual truths behind the show, despite its attempts to do quite the opposite.