When L. Frank Baum published The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900, readers saw a delightful children's fantasy about a Kansas farm girl who finds herself in a magical land. What they didn't realize was that Baum had created one of the most sophisticated commentaries on American society ever disguised as a fairy tale. Through … Continue reading More Than Yellow Brick Roads
Ethics
Question of the Week #450
This week's question comes from Gregory Stock's "The Book of Questions": When was the last time you stole something? Why haven't you stolen anything since? Is there anything you'd steal if you were certain you wouldn't get caught? I'll be honest with you—this question made me squirm a little when I first read it. There's … Continue reading Question of the Week #450
Question of the Week #445
In our ongoing exploration of life's profound ethical questions, we tackle another thought-provoking scenario from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions. This week's question cuts to the heart of sacrifice, obligation, and the boundaries of personal responsibility: Someone close to you will die in a few months unless you donate one of your kidneys to … Continue reading Question of the Week #445
Rewatching Quantum Leap – Episode 60
Hey there, fellow Quantum Leap enthusiasts! Today, we're diving deep into one of the most unforgettable episodes of this time-traveling classic series - "The Wrong Stuff." It's the seventh episode of the fourth season and the 60th episode overall, and trust me, it's one for the history books. In this iconic episode, our beloved quantum … Continue reading Rewatching Quantum Leap – Episode 60
Reasons You Should Care About Ethical Consumerism and Fair Trade
In a world driven by consumer choices and global supply chains, the impact of our purchasing decisions extends far beyond our immediate surroundings. Ethical consumerism and fair trade are powerful concepts that advocate for responsible consumption and promote equitable treatment of producers and workers. Caring about ethical consumerism and fair trade means recognizing that our … Continue reading Reasons You Should Care About Ethical Consumerism and Fair Trade
Ethics
I didn’t know what to do and I was beginning to panic. The proctor had already handed out the blue books and had left to get his cup of coffee. I knew he would do that. And I knew that I only had a few seconds, maybe a minute, until he returned. After that, my … Continue reading Ethics
Work Ethic
What does it mean to have a good work ethic? Does it mean that, no matter the circumstances, come hell or high water, you are gung-ho about punching in and doing your job? Does it mean that you’ve set goals for yourself and your life and you’re willing to do what it takes to achieve … Continue reading Work Ethic
Ethics
I didn't know what to do and I was beginning to panic. The proctor had already handed out the blue books and had left to get his cup of coffee. I knew he would do that. And I knew that I only had a few seconds, maybe a minute, until he returned. After that, my … Continue reading Ethics
The Confusing Middle 