If you’ve been following recent science news, you may have noticed several articles about the movement of Earth’s magnetic poles. Could it happen? Is it possible magnetic north and south could switch places? Indeed, it has happened hundreds of times during our planet’s history, and each time, the effects have been catastrophic. A stable magnetic field is necessary for our …
If you think it can’t happen here in the U.S., guess again. Consider how much what we take for granted. Clean water, clean air, electricity, a reliable communications network…. The list goes on and on, but you get the point. We are vulnerable. If you are reading this post, you are likely a somewhat prosperous person. You own a computer, …
Think things are bad now? Just imagine… it could be much worse. As a writer, I sometimes ask myself “what if?” and the answer to this one is terrifying. What if the election really was rigged and Trump won? Here’s a scenario for you… Trump wins by a landslide, and Democrats know for certain Republicans rigged the election. Democrats file …
In my office, a portrait of my father as a young man hangs on the wall. Next month marks 37 years since he passed away, though it seems like yesterday. Over the years, that picture has become part of the landscape of my life. It sits there like an old friend who I rarely notice. That is, I didn’t notice …
Last week I read an NBC News article about happiness. According to the 2020 World Happiness Report (which really is a thing), Americans are less happy now than they’ve ever been. We have a crisis of “happiness inequality” which occurs in societies with sizeable income gaps and a divided class system. This inequality has led to a reduction in average …
Last night, I let my dog out in our yard for a few moments and felt something unusual. It was extraordinarily still and quiet. When I took a deep breath in, there was a different flavor to the air. It smelled and tasted somehow cleaner. At first, I thought I was imagining it. After all, for the past several days, …
This story is dedicated to the memory of all those who have died in senseless shootings — and to those who have survived and are scarred for life: My name is Jessica. I am 16 years old. Too young to die, yet here I am on the razor’s edge between life and death, huddled under a desk at school, bleeding …
Lately, I have been feeling increasingly anxious about the general health of our country and the world. Even in my comfortable bubble, I am finding it harder and harder to tune out all the problems around the globe today. Immigration, gun violence, climate change, and the rise of anti-Semitism and white supremacy top the list. And there are so many …
I haven’t blogged in a while, but the events of the past few weeks have spurred me to add my voice to the mix. In part, I haven’t blogged because I felt like everyone in my “bubble” seems to be saying the same thing… and what would one more voice mean? Would it really …
(originally posted 12/16/2012) Today, I was having lunch with a friend and we were talking (well, complaining actually) about… how much people complain. I know that sounds silly, but it’s the truth. After a while, our conversation turned to why people like to complain so much. Clearly, it’s a universal thing. Whining gets you approval, acknowledgement (poor you), agreement, and …
