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Health, Living

Learning more about the modern transhumanist community

I recently was reading an article about notorious millionaire Jeffrey Epstein, and read he had made financial contributions to a non-profit organization called Humanity+, pronounced “Humanity Plus.” This organization is built around the concept of transhumanism, which is explained on the organization’s website as “a class of philosophies that seek the continuation and acceleration of… Continue reading Learning more about the modern transhumanist community

Living, Travel

Why the Icehotel in northern Sweden is particularly cool

I recently visited the world famous Icehotel located in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, for the second time. The first time I visited was in February 2018 and the second time was December 2018 - and it was fabulous! If you are assuming that the Icehotel is a hotel made of ice, then yes, you are correct. It… Continue reading Why the Icehotel in northern Sweden is particularly cool

Broken heart
Living, Relationships

My best friend from high school unfriended me on Facebook

How long will cutting ties continue to be the way people deal with others who do not share their same political views? I've been unfriended by numerous acquaintances on Facebook over the years for sharing my conservative-leaning political views. Normally I shrug off the diminishing number of "friends" since they are just acquaintances. But recently… Continue reading My best friend from high school unfriended me on Facebook

Rotary
Living

International organization Rotary assists communities all over the world

Why do we need to rely solely on the government to solve community problems when there are independent member-operated organizations like Rotary? Rotary is an organization that can be found all over the world in over 200 countries. Members of Rotary are called Rotarians, and they tend to take great pride in being a member… Continue reading International organization Rotary assists communities all over the world

Vice Black Womens Defense League
Living

Left-leaning media outlet VICE’s racist presentation of pro-second amendment women’s groups

Many American viewers are aware media outlet VICE presents information with a severe left-leaning angle, that's not difficult to determine. However, I found a striking difference in how VICE presented two different pro-second amendment women's groups in the United States based on race. On February 8, 2017, VICE released a Youtube video titled "The Black… Continue reading Left-leaning media outlet VICE’s racist presentation of pro-second amendment women’s groups

Outlander feminist
Living

The ongoing saga of the domineering Hollywood feminist character

For the past couple of weeks I have been watching the TV series Outlander that first started airing in 2014. The series started off with a decent plot line that kept me interested. Gradually the mystery and wonder has faded away, though, and now I feel that I've about had it with the main character… Continue reading The ongoing saga of the domineering Hollywood feminist character

hygge
Living, Politics

A Danish heritage “hygge” community that is far from being hygge

I recently announced in an online group titled "Danish Heritage and Hygge" that I am seeking a representative who is living in Denmark to participate in the organization Nordic Republicans. Yes, the post mentioned a political party, but it was written in a neutral manner with the sole purpose of networking - it did not… Continue reading A Danish heritage “hygge” community that is far from being hygge

Pink Rose
Education, Living, Relationships

Atheist perspective: The church taught me one of the best lessons about love

During my high school years I attended church youth group with my friends, and have long recalled a presentation that was given about love and sexual desire in relationships. The presentation was given by a woman who said it is important to devote time and energy into fostering a loving relationship. She warned about how… Continue reading Atheist perspective: The church taught me one of the best lessons about love

Childhood memory coloring
Education, Living

The memorable experience of winning a coloring contest in first grade

One day in first grade, back in 1994, my teacher announced that my class would be participating in a coloring contest. She handed each of my classmates, and me, a large white piece of paper that featured a printed outline of a clip-art bunny. She instructed us to color the rabbit at home and bring… Continue reading The memorable experience of winning a coloring contest in first grade