Weekend Plans and Web Roundup: Basketball, Advice, and Community Reflections
As the weekend approaches, communities and readers across the country are gearing up for a mix of local sporting events, lifestyle updates, and engaging online discussions. From upcoming sports matchups…
Smitten Kitchen Marks 20 Years of Home Cooking with Reflections and a New Weeknight Staple
For two decades, home cook and food writer Deb Perelman has occupied a unique space in the digital culinary landscape. Twenty years ago, she launched her website, Smitten Kitchen, out…
Reflections on Yom Kippur, Rising Antisemitism, and the Complex Reality of Jewish Life in Canada After the Belleville Shooting
For many practicing Jews, Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement and the holiest day on the Jewish calendar—traditionally offers a rare and profound opportunity to disconnect from the noise of the…
The Threshold of Presence: Reflections of a Retired Neuropsychologist on the Quiet Mysteries at Life’s End
As a retired neuropsychologist and longtime hospice companion, I have spent a significant portion of my life studying the intricate architecture of the human mind, mapping the pathways of cognition,…
Reflections on Faith, Humanity, and the Shadow of 9/11: Two Decades Later
Memories of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, remain deeply etched in the collective consciousness, but for Professor Liyakat Takim, those recollections are tied to a profound personal and…
Weekend Roundup: Movie Plans, Moving Essays, and Community Reflections Shape the Cultural Landscape
As another week draws to a close, readers and creators alike are looking ahead to a restful weekend filled with cinematic outings, literary discussions, and community reflections. From highly anticipated…
The Threshold of Presence: Reflections of a Retired Neuropsychologist on the Quiet Mysteries at Life’s End
As a retired neuropsychologist and longtime hospice companion, I have spent a significant portion of my life observing the human brain in its various states of function, decline, and transition.…