This is the 18th in a series of articles that celebrate the lives of the Nobel Prize laureates whose names grace the 130+ streets of Laureate Park. These laureates are extraordinary individuals who through their lifetime achievements have made our daily lives immeasurably richer, often in ways not readily evident. The author’s young cousin, Ciaran Stordy, a genuine madrileño, … [Read more...]
Editor’s Note: Better Times Are Ahead
At the end of last month, my parents celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Five years before the turn of the century during a frosty New York City winter, my father, Canaan, and mother, Fianmy, tied the knot after approximately six months together. “When you know, you know.” They had been planning what would have been a legendary vow renewal ceremony, but as you can … [Read more...]
Sunny Side Up: Mornings
There are times when I hate Florida. Namely, morning time. While another place, like Seattle, Washington, has the decency to wake you with respect, with its soft, cloudy light gently filtering into your room, Florida clashes its symbols by spewing sunlight to crash through your blinds to slash at your puffy eyelids. Florida days scream, “We’re … [Read more...]
Family Shift: 21 Ways to Shift Your Family in 2021
No doubt, 2020 made a mark on our lives forever. It’s a year we will never forget. However, no matter how hard 2020 had been on us, it doesn’t have to define us. The good news is that yesterday ended last night. Tomorrow’s pages are blank, and today marks a new beginning to reboot, redefine and redirect the future of our lives. Unfortunately, many … [Read more...]
To Gen Z: Why You Should Be More Political in 2021
Being more political in 2021 is not about choosing a political party or wanting to get into politics as a career choice. Instead, it’s more about how you can develop into an overall better and knowledgeable person. A more political person can be defined as one that is aware of the government’s actions and public affairs of entities around the world – within the sphere of … [Read more...]