humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
Revisiting 'Her'
I want to take a moment to appreciate the brilliance of Her. Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson as the voice of Samantha, we follow a man as he falls in love (and out of love) with a computer designed to fulfill his specific needs. The story that Jonze tells is original and profound, yet does not seem far off from the world we live in today. Everywhere I go I am speed-walking past folks with their eyes on their phones, moving at a glacial pace.
By Marina Caitlin Watts9 years ago in Humans
Why Millennials Can't (Won't) Commit
Nothing ever seems to be quite as painful as wanting a potential partner to commit, only to be met with excuses, awkward silences, or straight up rejection. As painful as it is, it's extremely common in the Millennial dating scene – and it's getting increasingly more common every single day.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Humans
Language and Family
I've been considering what I'm an expert on. I guess I'm an expert in family, and a failure to understand them. You see, I come from a bilingual family. Well, my mum's bilingual. She's German. My father's English. My brother was once fluent, but he actually lived in Germany as a toddler. He just forgot when we went to England.
By Rebecca Prouse9 years ago in Humans
Grand Master Rod
Learning my limits was always a hard thing for me. I can remember all the way back to my youngest days how I'd always figured that "oh, that's easy. Anyone can do that. Here, let me show you." Famous last words. Amongst the many misadventures of my youth, one stays with me as a true testament to the very real difference between what a boy can do and what a boy thinks he can do. Then there are those things that people believe a boy thinks he can do that he shouldn't even try.
By Rod Christiansen9 years ago in Humans
Living in a Tiny House
Moving into a tiny house isn't for everyone; but it is for us. My wife and I chose to embark on this journey because the area we were living in was quite crowded, and many of our neighbors - always in close proximity - were often rude. We were ready to move out of that apartment complex. When asked about being sure of my decision to move in to a new house, I did not hesitate and proceeded to pack up my things. The excitement of finally having a space of our own powered us through moving and getting rid of a bunch of furniture and items that were not going to fit.
By Eddie Matias9 years ago in Humans
