Chris Walker

The human psyche is driven to attach itself to round numbers. For whatever reason, numbers divisible by 10 seem to resonate with us more than others, and so we find ourselves drawn to milestones in our lives that end in zero. When many of us turned…

Let's face it: Things tend to seem slower and more routine during the fall months. Whether you blame the diminishing length of sunlight during the day, or you're just someone who sees fall as a time of despair, this time of year tends to become a…

I was studying algebra during free period when the first plane hit. In the hallways, I heard more from friends. One of the towers at the World Trade Center in New York City had been hit by a plane. The building was smoldering, but still intact at…

Marriage equality is a reality in the US, and it seems all 50 states are now complying with the ruling the Supreme Court issued last week. But let’s not kid ourselves into thinking this debate is over. Social conservatives are still hellbent on…