Of Lions and Lambs
Social media would teach you that empathy and narcissism are a dichotomy of character. In actuality, how different are they?
Mixed Numbers
Maude wraps up Month One. Feeling . . . encouraged. Two pounds down, twenty to go! Or so I thought. The 2020 Twenty: Entry Four.
Relationships for Sale
Watching commercials lately you might think interracial families are invading America. But in some form or another, they’ve been here all along. –One of those kids in the commercials
The Best of the Breast
A proposed terminology change in the U.K. has stirred up conversation in the U.S. Should all parents be included in the art of feeding babies?
Snowbound
Maude has a hard time getting motivated to exercise and count calories. Snow doesn’t help. The 2020 Twenty: Entry Three.
Liberation
As long as Americans question Black History, our observations will need to remain. I ask America: when will Black History be history?
“Can We Build a Safe House?”
Home on a Saturday in America . . .
Still thinking about the metaphorical relationships between all the different sets of Americans, all the slots we fall into–and how relationships between humans work. That, and I was just reminded this morning what an underrated artist Jesca Hoop is. I mean, come on, just look at how Guy Garvey looks at her.
Back on the Horse
After 2020 broke a winning streak, Maude tries to kick weight management back into gear, and meets a couple old friends. The 2020 Twenty: Entry Two.
Thirst
We recently published a piece promoting the power of critical thinking. This art original says it in a way we couldn’t.
In My Left Hand
The power balance of the U.S. federal government has tilted to the left. What should liberals do if they want to keep voters on board? And what should the right expect? Maude shares some suggestions.