In last week’s intro I wrote about the fear of the zombification of our neighbors, teasing a discussion about a sneaky way of writing about an inversion of that concept. Well, here it is: The central ...

As a single baby boomer life is different for me than it is for married baby boomers. So this month I thought I’d write an article about the happiness quotient of married and unmarried senior citizens ...

First rule: Worry less about the rules. A child’s birthday is a meaningful milestone and (at least in theory) a joyful occasion filled with whimsy and delight. But any busy parent can tell you that ...

The author, an economics professor, states his goal is to educate readers with economic tools, not to persuade them with rhetoric. He uses economic models and data to explain the trade-offs of ...

When graphic videos go viral, like the recent fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, it can feel impossible to protect yourself from seeing things you did not consent to see. But there are steps you can take ...

Readers frequently offer advice on my columns, with a common theme of helping me be more persuasive. I appreciate the comments, but I should make clear that these columns are not designed to be ...

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Annie Margaret works for/consults to Post Internet Project. She receives funding from University of Colorado Boulder PACES grant. When graphic videos go viral, like the recent fatal shooting of ...

In the hit song "O Be Careful, Little Eyes," by Cedarmont Kids, we read these words: "O be careful little eyes what you see. O be careful, little eyes, what you see. For the Father up above is looking ...