The legend of Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, has been a part of North American folklore for centuries. Many claim to have seen this elusive creature, describing it as a large, hairy, ape-like being that roams the wilderness. If he really did exist out there, it would be an incredible find. There are few unexplored…
Life is a journey filled with ups and downs, and adversity is an inevitable part of that journey. Whether it’s a personal crisis, a professional setback, or a global event affecting us all, we all face challenges that test our resilience. During these adverse times, the way we perceive and interpret our circumstances can make…
Born in 1706, Benjamin Franklin was one of the first great Americans. He was a publisher by trade, and got rich in that industry as well as with land speculation. But beyond his business pursuits, the latter half of his life was dedicated to both the pursuit of knowledge and the growth of the fledgling…
You may not have heard of Gouverneur Morris, but you sure know his work. The American statesman was one of the country’s founding fathers. He signed both the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution. And he didn’t just lend his signature to the nation’s founding, either: he also wrote the Preamble to the latter document….
Correct or not, the perception of Jimmy Carter is that he’s been more successful in his post-presidency life than he was during his time in the White House. As the 39th US President, the Georgia native suffered through four years of difficult economic conditions during his term in the late 1970s. He also dealt with…
Blood Orchid is a captivating non-fiction work by Charles Bowden that delves into the complex and dark realities of the drug trade along the U.S.-Mexico border. In this gripping narrative, Bowden takes readers on a harrowing journey through the lawless and violent landscapes of Ciudad Juárez and El Paso, revealing the intricate web of corruption,…
The best piece of advice I ever read about becoming a writer was written in a comment on a 2021 post on Freddie deBoer’s Substack by an author named Stephen Harrod Buhner. Buhner wrote dozens of books and much more in his long life before dying at the very end of 2022. You can view…
With her unique talent, unparalleled wit, and unwavering commitment to social causes, Whoopi Goldberg has solidified her status as a true icon in the entertainment industry. Born as Caryn Elaine Johnson in 1955, Goldberg rose to prominence as an actress, comedian, and television host. Her breakout role in Steven Spielberg’s “The Color Purple” (1985) garnered…
Listen, kid. If you wanna work harder, you better be ready for some tough truths. I ain’t here to sugarcoat it for you. So, here’s my Charles Bukowski-inspired advice on how to kick your sorry ass into high gear. Take it—or don’t—but the world is not going to wait around for you to decide whether…