July 6, 2026 | Rome, Italy

Dead-end aura

The "great" American solar eclipse certainly got more than its fair share of hype, but life-changing it was not.

Moby piranha

Oral narration is as old as history, and as compelling, but beware if you make a tale too tall.

Patience

Playing Solitaire isn't about winning or losing, but opening up a pathway into memory lane.

Seeing

Amid unexpected wonder of nature — California wildflowers — it helps to use your eyes.

To Myanmar

A trip to Myanmar, finally open to the travel-hungry West, gently reveals some truths about life's priorities.

Tree girl

As a kid, climbing a tree made you feel invincible because the world seemed to belong to you.