A woman wonders how her mother — a loving, interested mom who wanted a child so much — could have missed the signs of abuse.
Of Skills, Talents and Gifts …
In some cultures, children are asked to consider a profound question at a very early age: Why are you here? The question is meant to get the child thinking about their purpose in life. I think this is a great idea and I really wish I had thought to do that when my kids were […]
The Jesuit and the Homies: It’s All about Kinship
The ongoing sexual abuse crisis has cast a shadow over the Catholic priesthood and has many wondering what the clerical culture of the Church has to do with the life and mission of Jesus of Nazareth. Father Greg Boyle and his work with gang members in Los Angeles remind us of how the ministry of a priest can mirror that of the carpenter’s son.
Early Exit: Thoughts on Suicide
After the suicide of her grandfather, our writer remembers her previous attempts at suicide, and how she came to a place where she can and does talk about it, despite the shame she feels.
The Monsters Among Us
In a world so rich with enlightenment, science and wealth — how can people behave like monsters? And how do the rest of us put up with it?
David Gallo Shows Underwater Astonishments!
David Gallo shows jaw-dropping footage of amazing sea creatures, including a color-shifting cuttlefish, a perfectly camouflaged octopus, and a Times Square’s worth of neon light displays from fish who live in the blackest depths of the ocean. – From TED.COM A pioneer in ocean exploration, David Gallo is an enthusiastic ambassador between the sea and […]
Snow and Coffee: A Story of Serendipity
Love can surprise you in the strangest places, Mary Rose discovers. You can be waiting for a bus when your destiny pulls up to the curb.
Completely Useless Mnemonics For Your Daily Life
Mnemonics are weird ways of remembering things that might be essential…or useless…like the Seven deadly sins or the formula for a deadly chemical combination. It all depends.
If Today Were Your Last Day On Earth, What Would You Say?
If today were your last day, what words would you say to strangers? What words would you say to the people you love? Too often we speak as though we will live long enough to say sorry, but none of us knows how much time we have here.
Lavender
It reminded her of an old boyfriend. It proved incredibly hard to grow. But Hippy Urban Girl soon learned that she had underestimated the trickster of gardens — lavender.
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