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“Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)”
The former Beatle reminds us that our actions affect us not just in the next life, but in this one“Instant Karma” was one of the first songs John Lennon released after parting ways with the Beatles in 1970. Like much of his work, it deals with complex, philosophical themes — in this case, the concept of karma — using simple, universal language. This was what made so many of Lennon’s songs become cultural anthems:…
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“Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change”
Viral poet Maggie Smith brings her encouraging tweets to the page in this collection of essays and affirmationsMaggie Smith is an award-winning author of several books of poetry. One of her most well-known works, “Good Bones,” a straightforward, powerful poem about the dark pains and mixed hope of life, spread like wildfire on social media in 2016, earning the title of “Official Poem of 2016” from Public Radio International. Just two years…
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Is My Electronic Will Legal? (Interview)
Attorney David Little discusses current legislation governing electronic willsDavid Little, a principal at the Orinda, California-based law firm Hartog, Baer & Hand, was working at a bank post-college when he was inspired to seek out something more intellectually challenging. Little entered the University of San Francisco’s School of Law in his early 30s, graduating in 2000 and taking on work in litigation before…
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“All the Flowers Are for Me” by Anila Quayyum Agha Returns to the Cincinnati Art Museum on December 5
The award-winning, large-scale installation reflects on the complexities of love and lossAnila Quayyum Agha is best known for her large, laser-cut installations that manipulate light to creative immersive, contemplative environments. Her expansive piece, “All the Flowers Are for Me,” was first shown at the Cincinnati Art Museum in 2017 and awarded the prestigious Schiele Prize. Starting December 5, the artwork will be returning to its original…
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Say Their Names Memorial Honors Lives Lost to Racial Injustice
The grassroots project helps communities honor those they’ve lost to racial violenceWhen wars and natural disasters leave hundreds dead in their wake, we erect mass memorials to honor the lives we’ve lost. There are memorials for those who’ve had cancer or died in freak accidents. But what about those who have lost their lives to racial injustice? The Say Their Names Memorial project creates memorial installations…
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“Just Breathe”
A country take on the Pearl Jam classic reminds us to pause amid the chaos of lifeFew would attempt to improve on the unique sound of Pearl Jam lead vocalist Eddie Vedder — but country music legend Willie Nelson felt suited to the challenge. The result is “Just Breathe,” a touching duet with Nelson’s son that expands the tune’s themes of love and impermanence to encompass the father-son relationship. As the…
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Study Highlights Connection Between Depressive Symptoms and Stroke Risk
The 9-year longitudinal study looked at depression, stroke incidence and raceA study published recently in the journal Neurology: Clinical Practice found a strong correlation between depressive symptoms and stroke risk. Led by a team of researchers from the University of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the study’s goal was to identify “nontraditional” factors that influence the risk of stroke. Funded by grants…
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A Murder-Suicide Fueled by Love
Fulfilling a promise, my dear friend Harvey shot the woman he loved and then himselfThis is Melissa’s story as told by her. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their grief and ultimately aid them in their healing process. In this story, Melissa writes of the tragic deaths of her…
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“The Worm at the Core”
A book exploring how we survive the constant knowledge that we’re going to dieSolomon, Greenberg and Pyszczynski argue that everything in human behavior — from the 1969 moon landing to the cave paintings at Lascaux to my indulging in Korean barbecue for lunch — is shaped in small or large ways by a gnawing terror about our eventual, inescapable death. We know we’re going to die. Individually and…
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