The Download

Hear This, Ignore That Have you ever listened to Simon and Garfunkel’s iconic song The Boxer? You may remember the line, “A man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest.” These…

Beneath the Surface Sometimes, things look great on the surface. Like that vacation deal you’ve been dreaming about, or that gadget on sale for a limited time. But once you…

The Right to Choose On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization rocked the nation, overturning Roe v. Wade and ending the federal right to abortion. The…

Forever Young Have you ever heard the song Forever Young? If so, which version pops into your head? It’s no surprise that this beloved title has inspired multiple renditions, each bringing…

Time to Celebrate! This month marks the 40th anniversary of a federal law that changed the healthcare game—and its impact is still felt today. As groundbreaking as the legislation was,…

Beyond Words – The Hidden Language of Despair September is here, and so is Suicide Awareness Month—a crucial opportunity to shine a spotlight on the silent battles faced by those…

I Don’t Like Mondays The teen years can be rough, especially when a parent is struggling with their own issues. Picture a teenager living with their father after a difficult…

Let the Sleuthing Begin There’s just something about a good “whodunit” that captivates us. Whodunits come in many forms. The board game Clue, one of my favorite games growing up,…

Don’t Get Fooled Again Imagine if April Fools’ Day wasn’t just a single day of the year but a regular event—how fantastic would that be for pranksters? They’d have endless…

Negotiations Required Let’s take a trip back to 2003 and revisit some of the exciting developments of that year. Time Magazine’s best inventions list from 2003 features some now-obsolete items,…