Facing Fear in a Pandemic It is human nature to fear. Fear allows us to increase our supply of adrenaline and react quicker when things happen around us. It allows us to realize that there are things out there that

Hobbies in an Age of Bots This is the third in a series of newsletters about survival in the age of bots. It is time to tune into the likelihood of millions of workers being laid off because of advances

Preparing for Work-Part 1 Following is the first of a series of newsletters discussing education and employment opportunities for working age people. This blog provides background information that will feed into stories about how to adapt in an era where

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”  Maya Angelo  Maya Angelo made me think about how I’ve changed over the past one hundred and ten active

Eastern Oregon Contemplative  Remaining calm, aware and ready to act in the face of adversity is a practice that can be learned.  Active Shooter Preparedness I don’t think of myself as an alarmist, but do believe active shooter preparedness is

Following your ancestral trail through DNA is a fascinating way to feel connected to all of humanity.

To Look, To See, to Envision. What does it mean to see well, to see the world clearly, as it is, and to envision the future? A newborn discovers her hands and spends hours fascinated by their shape and movement.

What is an Educated Person? Schools teach, and students presumably learn. When I interact with recent graduates,  however, I wonder how well educated they are. I realize that notions of what makes an educated person have changed through the ages