The Trump administration and its MAGA disciples are at war with the Pope. Add him to their growing list of enemies consisting of clergy, politicians, military personnel, journalists, athletes, musicians and actors who dare not bow the knee to their…
“Anxiety is the vertigo of freedom.” ~Søren Kierkegaard Let’s be clear: This is not an article about positive thinking. This is not an article about how silver linings fix everything. This is not an article about how your view of…
by Tchiki Davis, MA, Ph.D. Existential fear is one of the most intense—and often the most terrifying—experiences on the path to awakening. Unlike ordinary fear, which arises in response to threats from the external world, existential fear arises when the…
by Andrea Egger Oklahoma parents are on the receiving end of a full-court press about how children here are among the nation’s worst readers. Who is behind the public awareness campaigns filling Facebook and Instagram feeds and space on local…
by Caitlin McConnell From financial costs to physical proximity, accessing health care in the rural Ozarks—and beyond—can be challenging. In southwest Missouri, Dr. John Lorette explained to me how he is working to make it easier for people to deal…
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by Amanda Baker19th, this story was originally published 19th This is the story Originally reported by Amanda Baker 19th. Meet Amanda and read more of her reports on gender, politics and policy. Kendra Sullivan was at her family’s cabin in…
In the early 80s, the air around my preschool smelled of dry grass and wild pine. I was only four years old. At this age, you don’t think about where you’re going. You just notice how the ground feels under…
“I will not teach or love or show you anything perfectly, but I will let you see me, and I will always hold the sacred gift of seeing you—truly, deeply, seeing you.” ~ Brene Brown The Christmas of 2021 was…
Lack of sleep? Baby on your brain all the time? Smell like milk and newborn baby poop? Here’s a quick pitstop for your reading pleasure. April 14, 2026 by AA truck Leave a comment I have a 6 week old…
