Imagine you woke up this morning and you were the last person on the planet. You’d feel lonely and terrified, but look at the bright side. You just...
Giving and receiving gifts can be a tricky business. For some, the holidays are an emotionally charged season. The materialism and buzz can grate on a heart struggling...
A recent ad by the Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn shows a young woman taking a selfie. She’s not alone in the picture, though: an image of Jesus is...
I recently bought the best fitting pair of running shoes I’ve owned in a decade. This is significant because I have rather oddly shaped feet and the break-in...
To what extent would you say that the material aspects of Christmas factor into your celebration? Last year, an average of $371 was spent on presents per child...
In 2011, Walmart began Black Friday at 10:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day for the first time. In 2012, sales began at 8:00 p.m. In 2013, 6:00 p.m. This...
While watching the most recent season of the sketch comedy show Portlandia, I came across a skit that parodies ethical buying solutions with surprisingly good economic thinking. Made...
You may have noticed a slight change in the bag design since Chipotle unveiled the Cultivating Thought: Author Series in May of this year. After a frustrating, entertainment-less...
It’s a monster all right, but envy is not a benign little cartoon character. It’s a terrible beast that can eat us alive. A couple years ago, Harvard...
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