I've always had a problem with those who just see problems. To be more precise, perhaps it's the way we throw that word around now, how it drips with the subtext of inferiority. The word's etymology ...

In a high school gymnasium, the bouncing basketballs filled the air as the teams went through their ritual warm-ups. Among the players was my 14-year-old nephew, a young athlete with a determination ...

The phrase "the human condition" has always fascinated me. It was coined in 1958 by the political thinker Hanna Arendt, and summarizes for me the complexities, and both the rewarding and difficult ...

In his artwork, Brian Cirmo grapples with the contradictions and complexities of being human, exploring themes like identity, connection, and mortality. His paintings offer a unique perspective on the ...