Humility is not a virtue often attributed to pro athletes, particularly superstars. All the more reason to recognize those who do serve as genuine role models. About Houston Astros superstar Carlos Correa, manager Craig Biggio explains, “Humility is an amazing…
When a master shares expertise on the particular trade you’re attempting to ply, you pay close attention. When the transfer of knowledge is done creatively, without pretention, you do so with pleasure. Which is why aspiring writers are in for…
Other than Marvel icon Stan Lee’s ubiquitous cameos, the super hero genre is not known for showcasing “mature” adults. So, it is refreshing to see 74-year old Michael Douglas playing a pivotal role in the “Ant-man” franchise. Better still, though,…
There’s big news and bad news about the cosmos. In The New York Times article “Cosmic Confusion” on February 26, science writer Dennis Overbye reveals how astronomers are intrigued by a new finding that suggests “The universe seems to be…
The public relations profession can be very humbling — a consequence I’ve experienced almost daily for four decades. For instance, when clients fail to act upon solid strategies, I respect that it is the client’s prerogative. When progressive partnerships, promotions…
Scientists call it “childhood amnesia.” As infants we somehow manage to store and retrieve vast quantities of functional information. Yet, around three-and-a-half years of age, “the memory chips of the human mind begin to experience failure,” according to the article…
Manuel Antonio, COSTA RICA — It’s a jungle out there. Life is a beach. Combine the clichés and contradictions with paradise and you’ve got the Manuel Antonio region of Costa Rica. The country’s universal theme and common greeting — “Pura…
We flat out don’t know how far space goes. Astrophysicists think they know, theorize they know, but they don’t really know. The truth is, our ignorance about farthest outer space reaches to existential — not knowing what we don’t know….
Loneliness is reaching epidemic proportions, according to almost everyone asked, including respondents to numerous evidence-based studies. The lack of meaningful relationships is a human condition which adversely affects both young and old. By “meaningful,” researchers explain such relationships as those…
Disclaimer #1: I hate Facebook. I think the vast majority of its content perpetuates some of society’s most disturbing inclinations: narcissism, falsehoods, echo chambers and targeted advertisements. Disclaimer #2: I hate Google for the ads, too. Also, I think its…
