Dear Eric, I am a 58-year-old daughter with parents aged 94 and 83. They mean the world to me, yet we have not spoken for almost a year. The possibility that I might lose them while we are not on speaking terms is my greatest concern. This situation is painful. I am afraid that either...
When I was diagnosed with rare metastatic appendiceal cancer in October 2023, my world changed. This diagnosis didn’t offer a cure or a specific treatment protocol. Facing stage 4 cancer at age 40, with a young daughter and a recent marriage, felt like an uphill battle. I shared my initial experiences on Fox News, surprised...
In recent years, deregulation in the United States and Europe has significantly influenced the aviation sector. The changes resulted in an increased number of flights and a reduction in airfares. The contrast in air travel costs becomes evident when comparing different regions. For instance, the journey from Dakar, Senegal, to Freetown, Sierra Leone, covers approximately...
Throughout my life, sports have been central to my experiences and growth. Starting with cross-country, basketball, and eventually finding my passion in volleyball, playing as a setter was a dream for me. Sports instilled in me critical values such as determination, loyalty, discipline, and resilience. My fervor for volleyball even influenced my college decision. Even...
During a recent discussion with The Economist, Elon Musk raised what he considers a central question of our era. Interviewer Zanny Minton Beddoes challenged Musk with a significant statement: “You support, not just the populist right, but the far right— in fact, very fringe parties in some countries.” Musk countered, “No, I support the normal...
For many people, engaging in public speaking is a significant part of their professional lives. Even for those who are accustomed to it, like the columnist Philip Martin, the anticipation can be more daunting than addressing the audience. Philip Martin, writing for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, shares his experience. Despite having considerable experience, he finds the...
This year marks the first Father’s Day without my dad, Leo E. Perino. He passed away in his sleep at the end of May 2026, a mere 29 days after retiring at the age of 79. He was a man who cherished his work and adored his daughters, embodying the role of a loving father...
Psychologists refer to the term “projection” to explain when individuals unconsciously transfer their own shortcomings, guilt, or negative qualities onto others. This psychological concept finds a parallel in a popular Russian saying: “the thief’s hat is on fire.” This proverb suggests that a guilty conscience is bound to reveal itself.
President Trump and his allies are currently challenging the fragile base of American democracy. They have, in recent acts reminiscent of his behavior after his 2020 loss, accused the California primary election of being ‘rigged’, and the FBI, acting on his orders, recently targeted an Ohio voter registration group. Despite these concerns, there are measures...
A friendship spanning five decades faces scrutiny after a significant discovery on social media. The issue emerged when the letter writer learned their friend follows numerous radical organizations on Instagram. This revelation raises doubts about the integrity of the friend’s political alignment. For years, the friend consistently supported the letter writer’s political views. She actively...