Emigration from Central America has increased in recent decades, due to economic hardship, violence, and, in a growing trend, as a result of environmental disasters such as persistent drought. — By Michael Sutherland While sea level rise poses a threat to all coastal states, and temperature rise has and will continue to contribute to changing ecosystems, in this tropical zone the major threat from climate change is in “global weirding”, the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events, including…

If you intend to write a memoir, your journals are a gold mine and a treasure trove. But they also come with shadows, demons and difficulties. — By Eric Maisel [This series of posts called “Journaling for Men” is designed to help everyone, and especially men who may be unfamiliar with journaling, learn how daily journaling can help them improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It brings together ideas from two of my recent books, Redesign…

What if there was a third way between the macho jerk and the nice guy? — By Stuart Motola Rick wants his wife to “know her place” and stop nagging him all the time. He believes inherently by being a man that he has a right to peace and quiet. He is the old-school masculine guy. Tom, on the other hand, tries to not upset his…

Moms Demand Action is a group which has assumed the herculean task of convincing wealthy, well-protected politicians to pass common-sense gun control laws. — By Tim Clark Saturday, June 18th I was fortunate enough to be included in the Pride On High, a march from the Ohio Statehouse to Goodale Park. It was a vocal, mobile mass of humanity expressing the desire to be accepted. I spent a good amount of time wondering why…

When I was young I don’t think I heard the word anxiety mentioned in conversation even one time. — By Andy Swart High anxiety is a pumpkin patch on a sunny autumn day. As soon as I see the cars lining the rural highway, bleeding out of the dusty parking lot like spilled milk, I know I am in for it. I will stuff the anxiety away though, bury…

Making time to take care of yourself doesn’t have to mean time away from the family. — By DaddiLife The Dad Bod Myth There has been much talk of the dad-bod in recent years after MacKenzie Pearson’s essay on how women were increasingly attracted to the male form described as “a nice balance between the beer gut and working out.” The dad bod is a male body type that is best…

Central America is the narrow portion of North America between Mexico and Colombia. — By Michael Sutherland Central America is the narrow portion of North America between Mexico and Colombia. It consists of seven countries (Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama). From Mexico it extends southward along tectonic boundaries between the Cocos and Nazca plates to the southwest, and the…

When I didn’t even want to get here. — By Amanda Dettloff In a couple of weeks, I turn 30. It’s a daunting number. I have been alternating between excitement and dread. Today, though, I am sitting in wonder that I am having these emotions. I am amazed to be excited at the prospect of adulthood (because of course…

How can we be sure we are acting with integrity and respect? — By Dr. Dain Heer The #MeToo movement is empowering women but may be confusing some of us men, especially in the realm of dating and intimacy. How can we be sure we are acting with integrity and respect? How do we know that our words and actions are being taken…