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Escapism: a way of avoiding  an unpleasant  or boring   life , especially  by thinking , reading , etc. about more exciting  but impossible   activities  (according to the Cambridge English dictionary). In modern-day Western culture, avoiding crises by delving into escapism isn’t uncommon. Many will use alcohol, drugs, sex, partying, and similar forms to get away from the chaos, trying to pretend they aren’t flies caught in a web. Other types of escapism include fiction like books, movies,...

New Beginnings Welcome to the middle of summer (or winter)! Almost three weeks in to 2026, and I hope it is going for y'all. Personally, the beginning of this year has been one of reflection and optimism for what is to come.  In all honesty, I believe 2026 will shape up to be a year of diverse voices, which is amazing. We have seen a range of voices on the stage, on the page, and everywhere in-between. There is a lot to look forward to; although with possibility comes uncertainty. It's...

Recently, I went on a trip to the zoo. Almost every animal was out and visible - the monkeys, the lions, tigers and bear, giraffes, lemurs, red pandas, otters, and snow leopards. Several of the animal talks from zookeepers mentioned the importance of purchasing paper products only with the FSC label. FSC stands for Forest Stewardship Council and means that the paper used in the product did not come from a destruction of a habitat, so it’s better for the animals.  This got me thinking of...