Essay
Infrared Lights & Yellow Lights of Caution
Is an experience still new if it ends up exactly where you knew it would? This week, I tried infrared light therapy. It’s one of those new technologies that is “backed by science.” Being under the lights is supposed to improve collagen production, improve skin conditions, speed recovery after exercise and a million other claims we’ve all seen on social media ads for treatments and devices.
By Kate Baggott10 days ago in Chapters
Taming Wild Uncertainty
We are all, always, trudging forth into wild uncertainty. Will I still have a job next month? Do I understand this emerging technology well enough (i.e. are my decisions about using AI for some menial tasks but not creative ones correct)? Will I be able to keep both my kids in university this year? My uncertainties are not yours, but I know you have them too. Regardless of the unique nature of uncertainties, my best life solution -- when I am not tempted by that space where worry meets self-pity -- is to dive into my most creative tendencies and write my way through. So, I am regulating that impulse and committing to doing one new thing every week for a year. It's a big deal for middle aged folks, believe me. We love our comfort zones, but I haven't found a new show to stream since the end of Riot Women and The Other Bennett Sister, so now it the time to break out. Last night, my friend Rose invited me to see Mimi Oz with Silver Reeds at LaRev . New to me bands, a new to me venue and a new kind of hang out for one of my Camp Neekaunis friends and I. It's a good place to start, I think. In my experience, the emotional response to doing new things is at worst, a "well, that was OK, but I don't need to do it again," to absolute euphoria that lasts for days. This is how doing new things 1/52 worked out:
By Kate Baggott25 days ago in Chapters
The World Is Our Oyster
Introduction Very often people are stumped for things to write about. On the train today I was trying to watch an episode of "Supernatural" and then the train wifi took a hissyfit and decided it wasn't playing anymore so I started observing people and things, and started thinking about inspiration and story prompts, and thought when I get home maybe I could make a story out of this.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in Chapters
Bugs in the Agreed 60-Day Roadmap Between the US & Iran
Bugs in the Agreed 60-Day Roadmap Between the US & Iran The recently announced 60-day roadmap between the United States and Iran has been welcomed by many governments as a significant diplomatic breakthrough. After months of military tensions, missile exchanges, economic uncertainty, and fears of a wider regional conflict, the agreement offers a rare opportunity for both sides to step back from confrontation and focus on diplomacy. However, while the roadmap has generated optimism, many experts believe it contains several weaknesses, loopholes, and unresolved issues that could threaten its success.
By Wings of Time 3 months ago in Chapters
Pakistan Warns India: Is Another Conflict on the Horizon?
Pakistan Warns India: Is Another Conflict on the Horizon? Relations between Pakistan and India have once again become the focus of international attention following recent statements by Pakistani officials regarding national security and water resources. While there has been no official declaration of war, growing tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors have raised questions about the future of peace and stability in South Asia.
By Wings of Time 3 months ago in Chapters
The 2026 Shift: The 3 Fresh Flashpoints That Could Trigger World War 3 Today
The 2026 Shift: The 3 Fresh Flashpoints That Could Trigger World War 3 Today An analytical breakdown of the updated geopolitical fault lines pushing global superpowers to the brink of unprecedented conflict.
By Wings of Time 3 months ago in Chapters
