Category Archives: The god problem

Speaking of ancient times…

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Naomi

…which we were doing with news about Ur and urban sprawl (did the word “urban” come from “Ur”?)*, another Harper’s Finding presents this: Mummified mice discovered atop desolate, high-altitude Andean volcanoes were found to have traveled there on their own, … Continue reading →

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Do you hold a hero dear? Some ruminations on The Hero

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Naomi

How many times lately have I heard individuals express gratitude for a hero? I’m sort of glad some contemporary heroes are women, and quite appropriately: the original Hero was a priestess of Aphrodite, whose lover, Leander, lived across the Hellespont … Continue reading →

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Those heart-warming Consumer Cellular ads? Here’s the low down

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Naomi

I kept my polite, level tone throughout several hours of chats with Consumer Cellular help people. Until my last conversation, when the rep said “Have a blessed day.” I lost my stoic politesse. I snarled at him. How did Christian … Continue reading →

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