Independent Living
Nancy Townsley shares another heartwarming essay, “Independent Living,” about life during COVID and her elderly dad’s move to a retirement center.
Pandemic Diaries: Connection
In Linda Rand’s latest Pandemic Diaries entry “Connection,” she talks about being snowed in, tracking the latest COVID news, and creating art to stay connected.
The History of the Pizza Is Seasoned With Official Lies and Political Misdeeds
As America celebrated National Pizza Day (February 9), it’s best that we understand the complicated route it took to our collective doorstep.
Three Reasons for Information Exhaustion—And What To Do About It
There are at least three common sources that lead to exhaustion due to the constant stream of news and information. Here are ways to deal with them.
10 Parenting Strategies To Reduce Your Kids’ Pandemic Stress
Parents can take a page from psychological research on trauma and recovery to help kids struggling with pandemic life.
Be Your Own Revolution
Caitlin Johnstone suggests that you reject cliques and be your own revolution; attack the machine wherever you detect a weak point in its armor.
Pandemic Diaries: In the Body
In Linda Rand’s latest Pandemic Diaries entry “In the Body,” she talks about how her thoughts and feelings regarding her body have changed over the years.
Turning the Page
Do you have New Year’s resolutions for 2021? Chris Dupuy reflects on resolutions from previous years and how this year’s list has been shaped by the events of 2020.
How to Outsmart Your COVID-19 Fears and Boost Your Mood in 2021
Our COVID-19 fears need not consume us. It’s all about emotion. One medication-free technique uses your emotions to release stress and elevate your mood.