Barbie girl in a Barbie world

When I read through the list of the 2023 Oscar nominations on Tuesday and saw that Barbie, the highest grossing movie of the year, was nominated for several awards — including Best Supporting Actor nomination for Ryan Gosling — but Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig were snubbed for the Best Actress and Best Director awards,... Continue Reading →

January 25, 2024

When simple name calling becomes assault and battery

You hear it all the time: “He’s an idiot!” “No, she’s a moron!” Whether it’s on social media, television, driving, or even just in the local convenience store, I’m constantly amazed by the level of aggression people throw at each other. I used to blame the combative language and scheming in every day life on... Continue Reading →