Is there a cure for racism?
Chances are that we do more to protect ourselves from the common cold than the temptation to see people of another race as a threat to our well-being.
Science
Babylon’s mathematical magic: Seeking answers in the stars
Babylonians to Brahe, Newton, Parr, Einstein, and Clarke - All great men looking to the cosmos in wonder.
Astronomers Without Borders wants your used eclipse glasses
Don't throw your eclipse glasses in the garbage, send them to Astronomers Without Borders, a group collecting lightly used eclipse glasses for schools in So Africa
Provincial Summer Vegetables: Recipe for summer’s garden harvest
This scrumptious summertime side dish, filled with layers of leeks, eggplant, squash and tomatoes, provides approximately 6 individual servings.
Battling ALS with gadgets, wheelchairs and other paraphernalia
When the apple fell on Sir Isaac Newton's head, rather than making a pie, he discovered gravity. There's a corollary to that in the world of ALS which says "if it can drop, it will."
The one thing that will keep mind-body medicine out of the mud
‘Is there a time we will discover that healing responses and mind-body medicine really moves more toward the mind side than the body side?’
Battling ALS: Creatively thinking outside the box
Each day with ALS is a transition. A new learning experience. Morphing from being able to do simple daily tasks into partial dependency is one of the hardest.
Celebrate National Peach Month with Berry-Peach Cobbler recipe
Surprisingly low in calories, with approximately 30-50 calories each, a peach is packed with fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, selenium, magnesium, potassium, and calcium
Lessons learned (or not) from the ‘Summer of Love’
The question is not whether drugs and sex are bad, but whether such potentially self-indulgent avenues to acquiring spiritual wisdom should be considered genuine.
Kitchen remedies to reduce eczema scars
Instead of just covering eczema scars and redness, there are many DIY home remedies. Here are just a few
Battling ALS with John Grisham and Southern cooking
The Joe Martin ALS Foundation in Charlotte held a fundraising dinner with guest speaker John Grisham, author of "A Time to Kill", "The Firm", "The Pelican Brief". The gift to him creates a story, and link, between Grisham and my family.
Tips on having fun in the sun and avoiding skin cancer
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, with more people having skin cancer than all other forms of cancer combined.
What you need to know about the August 21 Solar Eclipse, live stream here
A broad swath of the U.S. will turn into a giant total solar eclipse party on August 21. If you’re planning on joining in the merriment, look out for Baily’s Beads and the diamond ring effect.
How caffeine can aid premature infants into childhood
Premature babies often have underdeveloped lungs, requiring oxygen therapy. Studies show that when given caffeine for breathing problems, the benefits can continue into childhood
How parents can help children maintain a healthy summer weight
Great tips that will help parents guide their children to maintaining a healthy weight this summer and throughout the year
What you want to know about Senator McCain’s glioblastoma
McCain's brain tumor, a glioblastoma, was discovered while having surgery for a blood clot over his left eye. He returns to the senate today like the maverick he is.
Baby Charlie Gard: The victim of socialism’s race to the bottom
“Being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions.” - John Locke
The (spiritual) limits to technology
As technology improves, so too will our ability to understand the spiritual intelligence that leads to improved physical bodies and divinely inspired lives.
Stephen Hawking and the Breakthrough Listening Team
Their search for intelligent life owes its $100 million funding to Russian billionaire Yuri Milner rumored to have ties to the Putin’s KGB-FSB police-state goons.
Blueberries: Good for the palate and your health cobbler recipe
Pleasing to the palate and low in calories, blueberries are considered a superfood. Delicious and beautiful blue-purple hued blueberries are one of America’s favorite fruits.