We aim to please. And by that, we don’t mean that this section is without substance. Actually, it may be our most sneaky content of all – aimed to delight while all the while providing something worth thinking about.
“Laughter without a tinge of philosophy is but a sneeze of humor. Genuine humor is replete with wisdom.”
Mark Twain
NNR YouTube Channel
From the New Normal Rep, a theater company founded by Jack Canfora, see the entertaining and innovative content they are producing. Check out some of the plays and shorter pieces they’ve done on the NNR YouTube channel.
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Something We Can All Agree On
One line from Dolly Parton’s New York Times obituary caught my eye, “In 2019, The New York Times ran a story with the headline “Is There Anything We Can All Agree On? Yes: Dolly Parton.” I can’t claim to be a Dolly Parton super-fan. But I got a jolt of energy every time I saw her. Her…
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Ripe — The Art of Aging Well
What if getting older is not a weakness? What if it is more like ripening?
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Near-Death Experience (NDE): What Changed After — Shaun Oceans’ Story
A real conversation about a near-death experience (NDE) and how it changed one man’s life.
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Beyond the Guidebook: Why Food Tours Are Redefining Travel in 2026
Forget crowded landmarks and selfie sticks. The modern traveler is increasingly discovering that the most authentic way to understand a destination is through its cuisine. Food tourism isn’t just a trend. it’s fundamentally changing how we experience the world, with compelling data revealing its growing significance in global travel patterns. The Numbers Tell the Story…
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Practical Dying Wishes
When I think about dying wishes, I think of grand proclamations, deep revelations, or avowals of great emotions. Like: “I was the luckiest person in the whole world because I had you two amazing kids.” Or “Now I can see that God’s hand touched all the moments, even the ones I didn’t like, and it…