As usual, this week's question comes from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions: Would you want to choose the sex of your child? What if you could safely pick other qualities: IQ, height, temperament, looks? Fair warning: If discussions of genetic engineering and the future of human reproduction make you uncomfortable, this might be a … Continue reading Question of the Week #461
Biology
Question of the Week #455
What if you were no longer fertile and could not otherwise have your own biological child? This week's question from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions follows naturally from last week's exploration of loss, identity, and genetic connections. While last week we grappled with the devastating reality of losing a child and the temptation to … Continue reading Question of the Week #455
Astonishing Wonders of the Human Body
The human body is an intricate masterpiece of biology, a symphony of systems working harmoniously to sustain life. Yet, beyond its outward appearance lies a world of astonishing revelations that often go unnoticed. In this blog post, we will dive deep into some of the most incredible and lesser-known facts about the human body, shedding … Continue reading Astonishing Wonders of the Human Body
Rewatching Buffy – Episodes 4, 5, & 6
Welcome to Rewatching Buffy, the part of the blog where I rewatch Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love this show 20 years ago. Well, I didn't receive any negative feedback after last week's entry. So, we continue! Welcome back, Slayers … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episodes 4, 5, & 6
Life Story: Chapter Fifty Eight
Welcome to a series of stories that basically make up my autobiography. It’s not entirely thorough, but I’ll do the best I can with the memories locked away inside my head. Could be therapeutic for me. Could be humorous for you. Either way, enjoy… Previously on Life Story... I took psychology and sociology as a … Continue reading Life Story: Chapter Fifty Eight
Life Story: Chapter Fifty Three
Welcome to a series of stories that basically make up my autobiography. It’s not entirely thorough, but I’ll do the best I can with the memories locked away inside my head. Could be therapeutic for me. Could be humorous for you. Either way, enjoy… Previously on Life Story... I was a junior in high school … Continue reading Life Story: Chapter Fifty Three
The Confusing Middle 