In 20 BC, Roman poet Horace wrote: Our sires’ age worse than our grandsires. We, their sons, are more worthless than they; so in our turn we give the world a progeny yet more corrupt. The sad human tendency to belittle subsequent generations has existed for more than two thousand years. These days, cranky elders [...]
Did you ever look back on historical events and wonder if you’d have been brave enough to stand up for all you hold dear? Would you risk your life and those of your family like Antonina Zabinski did to protect Jewish families in Poland during World War II? Would you expose your home to potential [...]
I think the lilac should be the official flower of millennials. AmIright? Unpretentious, naturally organic, and optimistic, the lilac is always more dependable than you think it's going to be. Much like millennials. Lilacs grow deep roots and blossom in sweet clusters. So do the millennials I know. I'm a big fan of both. Here [...]
I have been thinking, lately, about music and how each note relies on the other. Even the first simple songs we teach our babies -- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, for instance -- require at least six notes, some whole, some half, with several quarters and eighths as well. Add a couple of chords and, depending [...]
I took this picture on my walk to work one rainy day because I found the combination of reality and reflection fascinating. What is real? Look closely. Today, I think that picture represents the murky world of entertainment, where reality television is produced, its characters cast and its plotlines crafted in advance and, conversely, where [...]