I’ve only ventured out among the early-bird Black Friday shoppers a handful of times, and that was enough to know it isn’t for me. I remember standing in long lines before sunrise, watching crowds rush through store doors the moment they opened, everyone chasing that once-a-year deal. It was a fascinating sight—part tradition, part frenzy—but …
This week marks a turning point as another calendar year dwindles away. Thanksgiving week brings a few things into my world. Two days away from the day job. Time to look back and give thanks for the bright spots in my life. The end of the regular college football season. Friday night: Indiana travels to …
We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.—Dalai Lama
Lately I’ve been thinking about death—not the usual poetry or quiet-room type of death, but death in space. Yes, I know it sounds sci-fi, but according to a recent article—”Is NASA Ready for Death in Space?“—NASA is quietly preparing for precisely that. Picture it: you’re floating hundreds of miles above Earth, in a metal station …
My wife has repeatedly said I am a natural planner. When we take a weekend trip to a neighboring town—particularly since we have both been taking college classes—I will inevitably work with her to figure out what places we need/want to visit on the trip before calculating a route to cover each stop and plan …
I grew up thinking flying cars were a punchline, a retro-futurist promise that would always stay just out of reach. Then I started reading about the AirCar and realized we’re crossing the threshold from science fiction to something you can actually watch taxi, take off, and land. The design from Slovakia’s Klein Vision has been …
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Every year, Veterans Day gives me a moment to pause and reflect—not just on the millions of men and women who have worn the uniform, but on the faces of those in my own family who answered that call. I’ve always believed that patriotism isn’t just a word—it’s a thread that runs through generations. And …
This is one of my favorite times of the year as a photographer. Every autumn, organizations around the world begin unveiling the results of their annual photography contests. Whether it’s wildlife, street photography, science, or public art, the creativity and technical mastery on display never fail to amaze me. These competitions don’t just showcase stunning …
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