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This is a collection of good, thought-provoking writing from the blogs and podcasts we have in our index. Discovered and carefully curated by our in-house AI tools. Whether a new take on a classic topic or a fresh voice on a trending issue, you will find something interesting to read here.

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The Cultural Apostate

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by Mike Bendzela “. . . I am one born out of due time, who has no calling here.” —Thomas Hardy Cultural phenomena such as sports, pop/rock music, movies, television/mass media, politics, and religion/holidays have little hold on me anymore. Over time, I’ve eschewed these largely social activities. C...

Beyond causality

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In order to bridge the yawning gulf between the humanities and the sciences we must turn to an unexpected field: mathematics - by Gordon Gillespie Read at Aeon

50 Years of Travel Tips

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I’ve been seriously traveling for more than 50 years, and I’ve learned a lot. I’ve traveled solo, and I’ve led a tour group of 40 friends. I’ve slept in dormitories and I’ve stayed in presidential suites with a butler. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Decade

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Age 50 / Age 60 This is my last week in my 50s. Looking back over the past 10 years, I am grateful for a great many things, lots of travel, three additional grandchildren, the conclusion of a career and the continued health of everyone in my family. Where I Went I spent my 50th birthday in Charlesto...

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Celebrating the Decade

1 day ago

Age 50 / Age 60 This is my last week in my 50s. Looking back over the past 10 years, I am grateful for a great many things, lots of travel, three additional grandchildren, the conclusion of a career and the continued health of everyone in my family. Where I Went I spent my 50th birthday in Charlesto...

Read an Excerpt From Go Luck Yourself by Sara Raasch

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A sexy holiday mash up that pairs the spare prince of Christmas with the crown prince of St. Patrick’s Day. The post Read an Excerpt From <i>Go Luck Yourself</i> by Sara Raasch appeared first on Reactor.

When I was 15 years old, I proclaimed I would be a cartographer

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50+ Female Product Manager/Senior GIS Analyst at North Road, Program Chair FOSS4G Oceania 2022-2024, QGIS AU Committee Q. Emma, Where in the world are you and what do you do? In sunny South East Queensland where the winter temperatures are in the 20° (Celsius degrees), but I am more of a -1° Celsius...

Junto Profile: Marjorie Van Halteren

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This Junto Profile is part of an ongoing series of short Q&As that provide some background on various individuals who participate regularly in the online Disquiet Junto music community. What’s your name? My name is Marjorie Van Halteren, which I seem to use in its entirety most of the time. Where ar...