Justice in the Weeds
by Emile DeWeaver
I admire science fiction authors for their ability to study society’s poisonous weeds and forecast the toxic futures we face should those weeds run wild.
Dilemma: Patron or Partner?
by Dr. Donna Roberts
I can’t imagine a life without making art, but I’m worried about my partner.
I Remember, Therefore I Am, Part 3: The Spectrum of Forgetting
by Dr. Donna Roberts
Most of the time we get frustrated when we can’t remember something. But then again sometimes we can’t forget things that we would like to.
The Town Dumps of Massachusetts
Some say you can find the heart and soul of Massachusetts on the town greens of its many picturesque villages.
Resistance and Catharsis: Changing the Focus
by Emile DeWeaver
A friend asked me what advice might I give students about living with Trump’s administration.
Returning to the World of Words
by Jennifer Pruiett-Selby
There aren’t enough hours in the day. There’s never enough time. And no matter what we do to budget or plan, the inevitability of its expiration is omnipresent.
The Myth of the Carefree Childhood: From Playground Politics to Adolescent Angst
by Dr. Donna Roberts
There is a myth about childhood—that it is carefree and without serious worry.
Dilemma: Spoiled for Choice
My mother loves cooking. She lives alone so she will cook a big batch of something and keep a little for herself and bring the rest to our house for our family to eat. Some of it is great, but many times we just don’t like what she cooks.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
by Angela Kubinec
After being diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), I conducted a thorough research of the illness, using WebMD and other sites with scary pictures of people’s insides.
I Remember, Therefore I Am, Part 2: False Memories and Memory Mistakes
by Dr. Donna Roberts
Did you ever recount an experience from your past, only to be told that’s not how it happened?
Dilemma: Separation Anxiety
My son is in 1st grade. I have recently separated from his father, so he and I are living without a Dad in the house. School started recently and while he says he loves school he completely falls apart when it’s time to go.
From Argos to Sotor
by Angela Kubinec
I have been working on a script for a movie that harkens back to the tradition of righteous revenge in the fresh light of the twenty-first century, an age where some dogs eat more nutritious food than people.
Pay No Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain
by Emile DeWeaver
Watching the coverage of the Ghost Ship fire that struck my hometown of Oakland, I’m struck by how, as a nation, we play the blame game.
Mean Girls Aren’t Just in High School: Be Kind Whenever Possible
by Dr. Donna Roberts
A childhood friend recently posted a nostalgic meme on Facebook. It was all fun and friendly. Until it wasn’t.
