Curiosity: From Worry to Wonder
A young girl meanders through a park, unhindered, on a hunt of grave importance. With dirt under her fingernails and sunshine in her eyes, she searches for whatever has caught…
The Intellectual
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Book reviews, cultural issues, news related stories, etc.
Why Words Matter in a Digital Age
Words are one of the most powerful elements of life; they can change someone’s day, even someone’s life. A longtime friend of Darling, Ashley Cook, is someone who we’ve always…
A Poem for Spring
The Dawning Of Spring: The pitter patter of feathered songs Brush along the ears Of the early morning, As robins scurry across the lawns Of unsuspecting neighbors. Crocus boasts To…
A Poem for Mother’s Day
She Who Made Me She held my life In her gentle arms; The joyful unknown Of endless possibilities. Carrying the scars That she bore to bring me here, These lines…
Why We Need More Round Table Discussions
Social media allows us to share some of the deepest and most polarizing opinions with the push of a button.
How I Keep the Internet From Ruling My Life
None of these suggestions are earth-shattering. But then again, being a human has always been pretty simple.
She Didn’t Let Bullying Hold Her Back
“I was twelve and I had been convinced that I was worthless.”
How to Talk About Finances With Your Significant Other
You are a couple now, not just an individual. You are two stories merged into one.
Independence Day and the Ongoing Road to Freedom
On this anniversary of America’s independence, let’s take time to reflect on our freedoms and the groups of people who may not have those same freedoms.
How to Analyze, Tear Down and Rationalize the False Narratives We Believe
You have the right, the ability and the wisdom to take any experience and “write it” in a way that empowers you.
Juneteenth: Moving Forward in the Fight for Justice
Recognizing and honoring Juneteenth presents us with the shared opportunity to recognize where our nation has been and where we would like to go.
