Sara Crolick gains new insight on the “myth of self-discovery” inviting serious questions about her goals as an individual, her constant quest to find herself and her role as a mother.
Turning the Tables: When Women Direct Sexist Remarks at Men (video)
Leah Green went undercover to find out what would happen if a woman used sexist remarks when talking with men.
What it Means to Love a Musician
“Without music, life would be a mistake.” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche
Patrick Stewart & Ian McKellen: NYC Tourists of the Year
Patrick Stewart & Ian McKellen, BFFs for life.
The Empathy Test
Empathy is a human superpower.
Man Does Handstand at the Edge of a 40-Story Building (video)
This is just ridiculous.
The Meaning of Life for Non-Religious People (video)
The British Humanist Association and funny-man Stephen Fry join forces to explore how people without faith can find happiness.
When Kids Write Scripts (video)
I’ll never look at door-to-door penguin salesmen the same way again.
Dad Takes Toddler on Adventures Like No Other (Photos)
Thanks to Dan Gallagher’s sense of humor and ingenuity, his first-born daughter, Lily, has shared the screen with some of Hollywood’s biggest names—all before she’s out of diapers.
This is the Sound of Tree Rings on a Turntable (Video)
“The earth has music for those who listen.” ― George Santayana — For anyone who has walked through the woods, the idea of nature providing ‘music’ wouldn’t seem so foreign. We rely on nature to intrigue and inspire—a cacophony of creatures, weather and plant life that can relieve us of the burdens of urban living.…
“Between Two Ferns” with Zach Galifianakis: Presidential Edition (Video)
Our President, as it turns out, is really f*cking funny. — I don’t know if the President’s or Galinfianaskis’s sarcasm and wit shines more brightly in this interview, but I’ve been close to tears watching. Hats off to our President for maintaining such unabashed integrity while being asked these ‘tough questions.’ And many thanks for…
Smile or Die: Does Positive Thinking Have a Dark Side? (Video)
Sara Crolick looks closer at the positive thinking—is it really all that it’s cracked up to be? — If we just think happy thoughts—happy-enough, that is—everything will be fine, right? I am the type of person who tries to be happy. I try to be as happy as I can as often as I can.…
Star Wars Characters Meet “Happy” & Dance Party Ensues (Video)
With a title like “Happy,” I found it hard to believe that Pharrell Williams’ makes-you-wanna-move hit could be improved upon…. Then Star Wars characters were added to the mix.
A Message to My Assailant: Lessons on Being Human
“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.”
–Mark Twain
A Photographer’s Moving Farewell to His Dying Wife
Angelo Merendino used his artistry to honor the woman he loved. These bittersweet photos say it all.