Stressed People Pay for Solitude

During the pandemic, many of us turned to smartphones and screens to manage our stress. But as public life opens up again, some are looking for a different ...

No Rush

I’m in the express-lane at Wal-Mart. I have two items, and I’m in a hurry. That makes no difference in my situation unfortunately. There is ...

The False ‘Gospel of Hustle’

Author Kate Bowler, associate professor at Duke Divinity School, has fresh insights on the “Gospel of Hustle” that has pervaded American culture ...

Thomas Edison Believed Sleep Was a Waste of Time

In 1879 the modern world changed forever with a patent. It was issued for the invention of a carbon filament made of cotton and linen thread, wood splints, ...

ABC Affiliate Cancels Monday Newscast for Trauma Seminar

In late September, Mike Warner, a photojournalist for Portland’s KATU News, tweeted an announcement: “NO NEWS MONDAY … just a heads ...

JetBlue Pilots Cancel Flight Due to Exhaustion

Flight delays and cancellations at Reagan National Airport are just about as common as any other airport. So, the cancellation of a JetBlue flight to ...

Ryan Reynolds Models Mental Health Candor

In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, comedic actor and action hero Ryan Reynolds posted to his Instagram a short missive on his connection ...

Many Men Are Struggling to Thrive

Many men in the United States are struggling to thrive. Here’s how Georgetown University professor Joshua Mitchell summarizes the data:

With respect ...

Americans Are Living in A Big ‘Anger Incubator’

Americans are angry. The country erupted into the worst civil unrest in decades after the death of George Floyd, and anger about police violence and the ...

Linkin Park Lead Singer's 'Hard Life'

Before his untimely death in July 2017, Chris Bennington, lead singer for Linkin Park, gave an interview about the band’s song "Heavy”: ...