Life (the Universe and Everything) Archives

Recommended listening – podcasts (winter 2018)

I listen to a lot of podcasts. At this particular stage in my life, I think I listen to more podcasts than anyone else I… Continue reading Recommended listening – podcasts (winter 2018)

PUBLISHED ON March 20, 2018in Education, Entertainment, Life (the Universe and Everything), Society & Culture
advertising, architecture, basketball, cities, design, history, music, NBA, podcasts, radio, science, slavery, sports, sustainability

Relatable (a language gripe)

I do not like the word relatable. In the current environment of social and cultural crises – revelations of sexual assault and harassment, school shootings,… Continue reading Relatable (a language gripe)

PUBLISHED ON February 28, 2018in Life (the Universe and Everything), Society & Culture
difference, identities, language

To the mighty Ursula K. Le Guin

Ursula K. Le Guin seemed immortal to me. And of course, she is, as long as her work persists, as long as her work continues… Continue reading To the mighty Ursula K. Le Guin

PUBLISHED ON January 29, 2018in Education, Entertainment, Life (the Universe and Everything), Society & Culture
fantasy, imagination, narrative, science fiction, worldview

From one year to another: endings, beginnings and carrying on

Despite the calendar, January doesn’t seem like the best month to start a new year. On this side of the globe, I think I’d feel… Continue reading From one year to another: endings, beginnings and carrying on

PUBLISHED ON January 23, 2018in Life (the Universe and Everything), Music
beginnings, continuity, endings, new year, year end reflections