In January 2016, Concepcion Picciotto died at the age of 80 after holding vigil outside the White House to protest the use of nuclear weapons. She was a familiar sight to passersby and tourists as she protested the use nuclear weapons. One of her signs read “Read My Lips, No New Wars,” and one other one stated “Live by the […]
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This shallow dish dead center though its glass is commonplace shimmering into mist –it’s not the usual birth or that fragrance still moist from the womb, reaching out to be born in the open –you cool this tea the way every breath divides in half then half again and again till all that’s left is snow […]
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We all know about the dangers of sleep deprivation, which has been linked to obesity, memory problems, and even early death. But a new study shows that a surprisingly large proportion of Americans are getting too much sleep, and that carries its own health risks, MyHealthNewsDaily.com reports. In surveys that asked participants to record how they spent their time in […]
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Stare out upon the ocean at sunset and you can almost convince yourself that all is well beneath the surface. Sadly, the exact opposite is very true. Three new studies reveal just how sick the oceans are, as well as just how big a role humans are playing. Let’s begin with climate change: according to a report from NASA and […]
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Wings of Gray by, Melissa R. Mendelson They say if you reach heaven, you’ll grow wings across the sky. They say that if your dreams disappear, something inside you will die. Whispers of my soul come down to you. My beating, heavy heart begs to live a life true. Chorus: Don’t fade. Don’t fade away. Don’t fade. […]
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The suicide rate in South Korea has more than doubled in the past decade, the government said this week. South Korea has one of the highest suicide rates in the world; for citizens in their 20s and 30s, suicide is the leading cause of death. Some analysts say the act has become normalized by a spate of high-profile suicides, including […]
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I hardly Knew You We remember a lost President, assassinated, promises unfulfilled, who dazzled the nation with youthful vigor almost unAmerican glamour, and many reminisce of what could have been, forgetting the best and brightest sent abroad in the Peace Corps, instead of working at home to cure national ills, forgetting how close he came to incinerating the world, […]
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