The Power of Fictional Characters

The Power of Fictional Characters

I recently visited Estonia, where locals fear that Russian tanks and soldiers will one day pour across the border, as they did decades ago. I had in my mind that if the Russians invaded and locals fought, I would join them on the barricades. I got the idea of joining...
How to Greet Others Creatively

How to Greet Others Creatively

When I see someone I know, I usually say: “Hey.” I learned that greeting from Gomer Pile, the title character in an old TV show. My greeting usually attracts a cheery hello in response. But one person routinely gives me a grunt. Another person used to glare at me...
What Types of Couples Meet Your Standards?

What Types of Couples Meet Your Standards?

Some people dislike interracial marriages, but these marriages happen anyway. The same people dislike same-sex marriage, but it is spreading round the world. Some people oppose inter-religion marriage. In certain cultures, the punishment is death. I am interested in...