Category: Engage
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The Celts and Their Influence on Irish Mythology
Irish mythology goes far beyond leprechauns and banshees. The rich heritage of gods, goddesses, fairies, and monsters dates back to the Celts, the people who lived in central and western Europe 14,000 years ago during the Iron Age. To place the origins of this culture in perspective, consider that the first humans walked the…
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Resurrection
Come to think of it, we’ve all stolen something. Sometimes, it finds a new life. Come on. Admit it. You’ve stolen something. Probably after a few beers or on a dare. Or both. You justified it as a souvenir. Now it lives in the back of a closet or at the bottom of a drawer.…
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Taking a Chance
If life is a gamble, then what are the odds of winning? We can posit answers with game theory; analyze the synergy of luck, chance, and skill; or even practice divination—with or without entrails. But there are no answers. Come to think of it, is life really a gamble? Do we ever take a chance?…