Death Isn’t Always Sad
Were you glad when your mother died?
Modern Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror and The Twilight Zone
The show is really not that scary.
Ask For What You Want, Part Two: People Pleasing
Are you good at asking for what you want? Some insight into those who struggle with it.
How Chicago Failed Its Most Vulnerable: The Heat Wave of July 1995
31 years ago, a three-day disaster revealed an ongoing one.
Ask For What You Want, Part One
You’re allowed to ask for what you want, and paid staff are obligated to get it for you.
Obsession Is a Fun Ride That Could Have Been More
The One Wish Willow could be to Obsession what the sunken place is to Get Out. It isn’t.
Loneliness Week 2026
There is no way to eradicate loneliness, but there are ways to help.
I’m Sorry No Longer Means I’m Sorry
It’s not an apology anymore.
What Did Generation X Invent?
Gen X doesn’t include Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg, but we made some stuff.
What Is Cinco de Mayo?
Ways to truly celebrate Mexican culture
Glimpse of Another World
I spent time with people far outside my usual life.
Punished by Spanish
Shame is a terrible teaching tool.