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Health & Wellness

On becoming a Diva for Jesus

Some words about conscious personal care for women, with a warning to those who faint at the thought of seeing The Vagina Monologues.

 

The purpose of sex

On the unitive, procreative and recreational functions of sex.

Grieving in community

A review of Alison McGhee's Shadow Baby with a list of other books that have proved helpful after a loss.

 

Wonder-working power

Can a concert be more healing than a visit to the doctor?

Land of abundance

Three Rivers, Michigan promises destinations for many kinds of pilgrims, including the reluctant ones.

 

Just show up

The athlete’s mantra as a guide to a healthier perspective.

E! True Hollywood Stories: Extreme Philosophical Edition

An exploration of the ideas underlying our starry-eyed obsessions.

 

Consuming toward exile

On claiming culpability in the case of the star everyone loves to hate.

Boomerang

Exploring life lessons about public image in an episode of Firefly.

 

In a time of war

How to become a conscientious objector in the culture war at the dinner table.