Thoughtful Perspectives on Modern Issues
The news came quietly, as these things often do—Jane Goodall died this week at ninety-one, her long life devoted to a practice so simple it sounds almost absurd to our modern ears: she sat still and watched. For decades, she observed chimpanzees in the forests of Tanzania, not rushing to conclusions, not imposing human frameworks…
On October 18th, I’ll be walking in Murfreesboro for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease. This devastating condition doesn’t just affect individuals—it impacts entire families and communities. But together, we can make a difference. I’m currently at $330 toward my goal, and I need your…
Ancient Wisdom on Rebirth and Renewal In the quiet moments before dawn, when the world exists in that liminal space between night and day, I find myself contemplating one of humanity’s most enduring mysteries: the nature of beginnings. Each morning, as the first light touches the horizon, we witness something profound—not merely the return of…
What We Lose When Language Fades There’s a particular ache that comes with discovering a word you never knew existed—especially when you realize it once described something you’ve felt but could never name. Last week, I stumbled upon saudade, the Portuguese word for a deep, nostalgic longing for something absent, something that may never return….
How Ancient Plumbing Built Civilization (And Made It Less Smelly) Forget the wheel, fire, or even sliced bread. If you really want to talk about humanity’s greatest inventions, let’s discuss the unsung heroes of civilization: irrigation canals and the humble flushing toilet. While these might not seem as glamorous as conquering empires or building pyramids,…