Meditation: The Opposite of the Rest of My Life
Since her 2009 diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, Dr. Lisa Doggett has come to realize MS is no excuse to avoid challenges. Instead, … Keep Reading
“Golden Handcuffs:” The Secret History of Trump’s Women
Has any president in the history of the United States had a more fraught relationship with women than Donald Trump? He flagrantly … Keep Reading
“My Squirrel Days:” Ellie Kemper On Falls and Triumphs to TV
Peppy, bright and determined Ellie Kemper is the same ray of sunshine in her new memoir as she is in “The Office,” … Keep Reading
Colm Tóibín Examines the Fathers of Wilde, Yeats and Joyce
“A father…is a necessary evil,” according to Stephen Dedalus in Ulysses. But Colm Tóibín would hazard a guess that James Joyce genuinely … Keep Reading
Everyone’s Favorite Betches Serve Work Expertise
The work world can be just, ugh. Especially in the early years when you are still trying to find the best way to … Keep Reading
Thriller Pro Mike Bond Beats Drum in 1st Book of Poems
Best-selling novelist Mike Bond, “master of the existential thriller,” balances intricate lyrical language while wrestling with his classic existential views in his … Keep Reading
Life Stories Help Others Connect To Peace and Wisdom
In 2011 Polly Wirum ran her last marathon. It had been part of her lifestyle, part of her identity. But struggling with … Keep Reading
Dispelling Myths About the Brain and Consciousness
Why do we have consciousness? The mainstream view, expressed by Carl Sagan in 1977, is: “[The brain’s] workings – what we … Keep Reading
“American Like Me” Captures Immigrant Experience
America Ferrera, award-winning actress for ABC’s hit comedy, “Ugly Betty,” turned activist in 2016 as co-founder of HARNESS, a human rights organization … Keep Reading
“Dear America”: A Raw Picture of Immigration
Immigration has never been so hotly debated, especially with the Midterm Elections coming up. But now, Jose Antonio Vargas’ memoir has made that … Keep Reading
Writers Remember Pat Conroy in a Collection of Essays
“You get a little moody sometimes, but I think that’s because you like to read. People that like to read are always … Keep Reading
Justine Bateman Dissects the Odd Phenomenon of Fame
Ever wonder what it’s like to be famous? Of course you have. But would you sacrifice everything for the notoriety and fortune, … Keep Reading
A New Reality: Human Evolution for a Sustainable Future
The past 200 years have been marked by two worldwide explosions: population growth and economic growth. The latter, necessary to cope with … Keep Reading
Primer for Personal Safety and Healthy Relationships
Whether telling a street harasser to back off, explaining to a date you’re not interested in physical contact, or telling a boss … Keep Reading
“From the Corner of the Oval:” A Job Landed by Craigslist
Beck Dorey-Stein is not unlike any young adult fresh out of school and focused on herself, her friends and her love life. … Keep Reading