Category Philosophy

The Mathematics of Fair Wages: Why $25/Hour Should Be Today’s Minimum (And What Happens When We Ignore Basic Math)

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When we strip away politics and emotions, basic mathematics reveals a stark reality: federal minimum wage should be $24-25/hour today based on cost-of-living increases since 2009. Skilled labor should start at $40/hour minimum. Ignoring this math creates cascading system failures affecting workers, businesses, and entire communities. The numbers don't lie.

A Regenerating Village

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Explore an ancient and evolving way of village living, rooted in rhythm, ritual, craft, and community. A poetic call to live, love, and dance along the way.

Dangling Questions

What has happened to our world? It is a question on many peoples minds. As we explore the past and present to see the truth of it all, we can find ways to prevail over the efforts of evil and create a eudaimonious future for all.

Self Heal (Prunella vulgaris): The Backyard ‘Weed’ That Works Like Medicine

The purple-flowered plant spreading across your yard may not be a weed at all. It could be Self Heal (Prunella vulgaris). Once called “Heal All,” this resilient herb offers immune support, wound healing, and antiviral protection. Learn how to identify, harvest, and use this forgotten ally hiding in plain sight.

The Hidden Architecture of Human Flourishing

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That nagging sense something fundamental has shifted in our world isn't imagination—it's anthropological evidence of systematic social unraveling. But ancient Greek wisdom reveals the hidden architecture of human flourishing, showing how understanding these deeper patterns transforms chaos into conscious choice, individual healing into collective transformation.

The Versatile Violet: Exploring the Many Uses of This Beloved Plant

The Quiet Power of Botanical Wisdom In a world that often celebrates the loud and immediately visible, certain plants invite us to redirect our attention to discover profound usefulness in unexpected places. The violet—with its modest presence and gentle appearance—offers…