The Curmudgeon

The Curmudgeon

Olivia Graham, The Blenderhead Diaries A curmudgeon is a crusty, ill-tempered and often elderly person who is consistently cranky, stubborn, and disagreeable. Appearing in English in the late 16th century the word’s exact origin is unknown, though it was previously...
Rob Mathes & The Inspiration of Music

Rob Mathes & The Inspiration of Music

“Humility, hope, light amidst darkness, long nights full of twinkling stars.” Photography by ChiChi Ubina Rob, what are you listening to, and what inspires you most besides music? I am listening to Laura Marling’s new project (she is our greatest...
The Teenage Brain – Frances E. Jensen, MD

The Teenage Brain – Frances E. Jensen, MD

By Elaine Ubina A Neuroscientist’s Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents & Young Adults As many of you know, one of my current obsessions is brain health, specifically the teenage brain. How cool to get the chance for a one-on-one Zoom with the guru and...