While education is often called the great equalizer, its promise too often depends on the resources a student brings with them. Can we reimagine a system that fulfills its promise of opportunity for all?
An American Dream Deferred
ARTICLE: Crisis, Migration, & Agricultural Transformation in Early 18th Century Perthshire
The Seven Ill Years left a profound legacy on Scotland, reshaping not only its economy and society but also its political trajectory. For Perthshire, the famine underscored the fragility of its rural communities and their dependence on agriculture, while also setting the stage for the agrarian reforms of the 18th century that would help the region recover.
ARTICLE: Constructive Living; Accept your feelings, know your purpose, do what needs to be done.
Accepting feelings is not ignoring them or avoiding them, but welcoming them; Vietnamese poet and writer, Thich Nhat Hanh recommends we say, "Hello Loneliness, how are you today? Come, sit by me and I will take care of you." Morita's advice: "In feelings, it is best to be wealthy and generous", ie, have many and let them fly as they wish.
ART: “Brushwork in Abstraction: Tracing the Artist’s Hand in Contemporary Painting”
a contemporary discourse surrounding brushwork in abstract art 2023-2024
ART: The Intersection of Technology and Activism in Contemporary American Art
The artistic evolution within the United States from the mid-20th century to the present day encapsulates profound shifts in societal consciousness and technological advancements, mirroring broader cultural transformations.