By Amber Josfin Pineda Dear Philippines, I’ve decided it’s finally time that I start thinking about the future I want to build for you. Granted, I should’ve considered doing this long ago, but I wrongfully assumed that others would’ve taken initiative to do so before me. I suppose deflecting the blame, however, was a karmic … Continue reading A Letter to My Mother
If You Leave, Where Will You Go?
By Lisa Hoelzer I recently left the strict high-demand religion I belonged to for the past thirty years. The values and practices associated with my faith shaped every part of my life: family priorities, Sunday behaviors, clothing, friendships, political attitudes, and more. A few years ago, I began to be disillusioned not only with my … Continue reading If You Leave, Where Will You Go?
The Science of Ant-Keeping
By Adrian So Many people view ants as pests, the obnoxious beasts that invade homes and causes damage to structures. But in reverse, known as ant-keepers, a small amount of people keep ants as pets. Ants make great pets because they are low-maintenance, budget-efficient, easy to find, and rewarding. For low-maintenance, you will not have to give your … Continue reading The Science of Ant-Keeping
Stilling the Ripples
By Earl Smith One of the core ideas of Buddhism centers on the first steps on the path to self-knowledge. Here are some thoughts that might help you start on that journey. We’ll go together. *** Let your imagination transport you to a small pond somewhere within a leafy wood. Let’s say the time is … Continue reading Stilling the Ripples
The Silence of the Wild Dogs
By Dr. Elizabeth V. Koshy We had just settled on the playground of the Amravati University in a huge circle for lunch that day, when we noticed a few dogs, standing a few feet away from us, all looking towards us. A fawn coloured dog stood a little distance away from the other dogs and … Continue reading The Silence of the Wild Dogs
The Orange Gerbera
By Ruby Pressman There was a homeless man beating out the rhythms of the songs on the radio station at my local coffeeshop the other afternoon. I am sometimes sensitive to sound, but I didn't even mind -- I felt at peace and it became just like another facet of the background noise of the … Continue reading The Orange Gerbera
Review of Brothers, Fathers, and Others by Mitchell Waldman
Brothers, Fathers, and Other Strangers: Short Stories By Mitchell Waldman Release Date: September 27, 2021 Review by Thomas Page The relationships we have with others impact us in many ways that we may not be aware of on the surface. Although most of our interactions will fade into the recesses of our subconscious, Mitchell Waldman’s … Continue reading Review of Brothers, Fathers, and Others by Mitchell Waldman
Review of Unsung Offerings by Marianne Brems
Unsung Offerings By Marianne Brems Release Date: September 3, 2021 Review by Thomas Page Nature is an integral part of art. It has a vivacity that will remain despite all of the factors that seek to destroy it. We are all a part of Nature and it is a part of us. Marianne Brems’ Unsung … Continue reading Review of Unsung Offerings by Marianne Brems
Home, What Happens When You Don’t Have One
By Debra J. White Home can be a studio apartment with leaky plumbing, a cracked ceiling and pesky cockroaches or a spacious mansion with a neatly manicured lawn and a four-car garage. For cats and dogs, home can be with an owner who lives in a lakeside cabin or with a senior citizen in a … Continue reading Home, What Happens When You Don’t Have One
Academy of the Heart And Mind 