In a world that rewards being right, it is very difficult to not pursue and parrot answers. We even take pride in being right, in having the “right” answer. Some of us even use what we believe to be right to bully and beat those we think are wrong: After all, why would we adopt…
Formulating Questions: Archangel Raphael Converses with Adam and Eve
Grief and the Power of Letting Go
February 23, 2023
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No one on earth escapes grief. It’s woven into our human experience and something we will all inevitably endure many times throughout our lives. Heartbreak, the loss of someone we love, lost opportunities, disappointments, and hardships are unavoidable—and life doesn’t care who you are, what you believe, or where you come from; grief happens to…
Opera: ‘La Clemenza di Tito’ and Power Through Forgiveness
Rome is burning. All seems lost. This is the end of Act I of “La Clemenza di Tito,” an opera about Titus, a virtuous emperor and a good ruler, shining a light for humanity in its darkest times. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed this two-act opera in 1791 to commemorate the coronation of the king of Bohemia, Leopold…
Film Review: ‘One Fine Morning’: Seydoux Delivers Another Winning Performance
R | 1h 53min | Drama, Romance | 24 February 2023 (USA) While not her finest effort (that would be “Things to Come” from 2016), writer and director Mia Hansen-Love’s “One Fine Morning” (French: “Un beau matin”) is yet another worthwhile inclusion for her consistently impressive résumé. A huge devotee of Ingmar Bergman (Bergman’s surname was included in her two most recent…
Finding Paradise Through Selflessness: Oscar Wilde’s Short Story ‘The Selfish Giant’
In a very selfish world, it can be difficult to be selfless. Selfishness, though appealing and advantageous in many ways, does not bring joy to ourselves or others around us. Only selflessness brings true joy. In Oscar Wilde’s short story, “The Selfish Giant,” the Giant learns that selfishness creates a cold world, while selflessness makes…
The Broken Nose: Portrait of Federico da Montefeltro
February 22, 2023
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You can’t un-see it: the broken nose. Even in the skilled hands of artist Piero della Francesca (circa 1415–1492), the deep indent at the bridge seems not quite normal. Yet, the obvious physical defect in a formal portrait might be seen as a badge of honor for a cultured aristocrat who improved the lives of…
Film Review: ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’: Third Time’s Not a Charm
PG-13 | 2h 5m | MCU, Fantasy, Action | February 17, 2023 The “quantum realm” is the abiding, main feature of the “Ant-Man” films. How should we understand the quantum realm? The word “quantum” refers to the smallest amount of something that you can have. I find the following concept helpful: What if the model of our solar system—the…
‘Mushrooms’ at the Fountain House Gallery
NEW YORK—Romanian emigree Ella Veres conceived and curated an art show entitled “Mushrooms,” presently at the Fountain House Gallery, which specializes in featuring the works of mentally ill artists. Veres (pronounced VAIR-esh) herself has suffered many traumas. “Living in Romania under communism was unbearable, and I knew I had to escape that environment,” she recently…
A Military Historian’s Break From Tradition to Get the History Right
As with any story, over time, the facts can become distorted, turning the truth into a fantasy. In everyday conversation, we call it gossip or hearsay. Perhaps there are remnants of the truth, but the entirety of the story is far from an honest retelling. History, even academic history, can suffer from the same errant…
Profiles in History: Daniel Morgan: The Scarred Warrior
No one truly knows exactly when Daniel Morgan (circa 1736–1802) was born. He may have been born in 1736, or possibly 1735. What is indisputable is that Morgan was born just in time for one of the world’s great revolutions. Morgan was born to Welsh immigrants in New Jersey. Though he hardly ever spoke of…
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