Monthly Archives: September 2025

The Undiscovered Country of Stupid Questions: A Guilty Confession

Posted on 2025-09-28 by The Narrator

Many years ago, when planning a trip with my wife to Missouri’s cave country, I connected with a member of the National Speleological Society. He was a great guy and helped me with the information I needed. He was so … Continue reading →

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The Sirens of the Drive-Thru: America’s Fast Food Odyssey

Posted on 2025-09-24 by The Narrator

Back in ancient Greece, sailors were said to be lured off course by the Sirens’ song, an enchanting melody so irresistible that men would throw themselves into the sea just to get closer. Fast forward to modern-day America. Our sirens … Continue reading →

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Shiver Me Timbers, It Be Talk Like a Pirate Day! And Our Motto? Well…

Posted on 2025-09-19 by The Narrator

Ahoy, ye landlubbers and salty dogs! Today be the one day o’ the year when we cast off the shackles o’ proper English and embrace the glorious tongue o’ the buccaneer! So hoist the Jolly Roger (metaphorically, unless ye got … Continue reading →

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Are Artificial Sweeteners Stealing Years from Our Brains?

Posted on 2025-09-15 by The Narrator

Back in July, I explored the ongoing debate around artificial sweeteners — substances that promise all the sweetness without the calories. At that time, most of the discussion centered on cancer risk, metabolic effects and the gut microbiome. Now, a … Continue reading →

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The Space Between Us

Posted on 2025-09-12 by The Narrator

I don’t really like talking about politics. I have my own opinions, leaning off-center, but I won’t say which way, because it shouldn’t matter. What I care about more than declaring my political lean is holding space for honest conversation. … Continue reading →

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There Be Dragons Here: The Secrets of the Deep

Posted on 2025-09-03 by The Narrator

Among the many hats that I wear, one of my favorites is a caving helmet. For many years my wife and I have been members of the National Speleological Society, an organization dedicated to the study, exploration and conservation of … Continue reading →

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