Did you know that there is an island called Jeju in South Korea, where women survived as sea divers in the mid-20th century and sustained their families with seafood? Called the haenyeo, these women free-dived into the Sea of Japan wearing cotton suits and masks to grab abalone, squid, and octopus. They held their breath…
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“[…] Many such incidents kept life alive for the good priest. But Jock was his right-hand man, getting more sense every day. A little wild, maybe, but what could you expect?” – Mary I. Third inFather Lacombe – A Young Man’s Freedomby Ken Donahue Father Lacombe: A Young Man’s Freedom is a heartfelt memoir about…
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No one will forget the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Now imagine facing an even deadlier disease without modern medicine. The plague, or Black Death, killed an estimated 75 to 200 million people in Eurasia and North Africa from 1346 to 1353, wiping out nearly 60 percent of Europe’s population in its Bubonic,…
Read MoreHas AI gone too far? Have we depended upon it to our detriment? If Anyone Builds It is a must-read.
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Change is unavoidable – It’s part of life.
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Snow has fallen in my neck of the woods, and I am here writing. The sun is now shining, and I am appreciating the beauty that winter storms bring. It’s December, the time of year when everyone contemplates the meaning of their lives and anticipates the new year. This year has been difficult for so…
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What do you do with someone who does not apologize or even recognize that they have harmed you? I’ve struggled with this most of my life. Do you walk away temporarily until you get your bearings and figure out what happened? Do you forgive and forget and go on as if nothing happened? Or, do…
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“We must face the fact that the United States is neither omnipotent nor omniscient, that we cannot impose our will upon the other 94 percent of mankind, that we cannot right every wrong or reverse every adversity, and that therefore there cannot be an American solution to every world problem.” ― John F. Kennedy The Praetorian…
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Humans are social beings. Ideally, we want authentic, trustworthy, and honest friendships. We want a friend who will pick up our groceries if we are sick, one who listens without judgment, or one who comforts us when our sibling dies. We want someone who is easy-going and will laugh with us and not at us,…
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The plant-based food industry has been booming over the last decade. It is estimated that it will reach $74.2 billion by 2027. That is an incredible number. But why, you might be asking. Plant-based food is more sustainable for our planet, most is ethically sourced, and most is cruelty-free. But, does it taste good, and is it…
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