Tag: Long

arrival of the year 2100. The esteemed journalist and author started out with an overview of the critical years from 2020 to 2050 in the first installment, and here he focuses first on the huge advances in what was then called infotech that led to an unexpected explosion of innovation. He then ...

There is a kind of magic that happens when improvisers co-create an imagined reality so seamlessly it seems hard to believe it is happening on the spot. Players achieve this by agreeing to a set of practices — radical acceptance of what others offer, unwavering support of one another, emotiona...

My alma mater liked to quote Founding Sister Catherine McCauley — “We can never say ‘it is enough’” — and perhaps that’s true. But not when we’re talking about racism. Last summer’s events surrounding the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery ...

During the Red Scare of the 1950s, college faculty members were lauded by Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter as being among the “priests of our democracy.” As campuses were roiled by political controversies in 1967, the Court invalidated a New York loyalty oath a...

Sometimes, listening to politicians in the “developed” world, one gets the impression that hordes of barbarians are at the borders. These politicians tell us to be very concerned about the threat of immigrants. What these barbarians are accused of isn’t exactly clear; the message i...

Headline news from June 19th, 2023. Robbie (of Take That pop group fame) went on to tell the crowd that his need to stop after singing just three tracks was not due to his BLEEPING age! I felt immediate compassion and empathised with Robbie as I have Long Covid and reluctantly belong to a co...

There are few jobs where the passage of time is as noticeable as teaching, especially if you stay in the same town or school for your entire career. When I began my career in 1987, I could not possibly have imagined the changes I would witness as my career progressed. Most of the changes came slo...

Embarking on a hiking adventure offers more than just scenic views and fresh air; it’s a physical challenge that demands proper nutrition to keep you energized throughout the journey. Whether you’re tackling a day hike or a multi-day trek, the food you pack can make a substantial differe...