Practical Philosophy for Kids (and Parents)
I recently stumbled across the philosopher David Pastor Vico, after reading an article about his new book, Ethics for the Distrustful, which is a book aimed at teenagers. “Vico,” as he is known to his students, has twin three-year-old daughters. He also recently had cancer. After some treatment, he is now cancer-free, but he lives each day unsure how much longer he has on this Earth. As a philosopher, such
Counselor Corner: The Art of Stress Management
Do you ever find yourself waking up super early, like at 5:30 or 6:00? Yes, that's the time. The time when you've decided, 'Today, I will rise before the sun! And I will bust ass and get stuff done!' Okay, maybe you don’t do that. But maybe sometimes you do! And on that rare occasion, isn’t it nice? You get up and see the early morning sun, and say, “My
Counseling Corner: How to Find Happiness in What You Already Have
Sometimes, like a bad cold or a knee that keeps popping out of joint, an unsettling itch takes hold of me. I find myself longing for more out of life, though I'm not exactly sure what the 'more' is. I see people around me, figures carved out against the sky, achieving higher levels of success, as if they have reached for the stars and actually plucked one down. Their hands
How to Eat Healthy to Live a Long and Vivacious Life
Sometimes life takes an unexpected turn and forces you to reconsider your habits. That’s exactly what happened to my wife and me this past weekend. A leisurely indulgence in fast food ended up being a rather eventful gastronomic adventure as we were ambushed by the uninvited guest, norovirus. Without needing to dive into the less appetizing details, suffice it to say that the experience was far from pleasant. Yet, every
Relax and Rejuvenate at Broadwater Hot Springs – Cold Plunging – Plus, Helena vs Missoula
Recently, I embarked on a trip to Helena, Montana, to visit my dad. It was a perfect opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of Missoula. Plus, as a fan of the cold plunge, I was super excited to learn that Broadwater Hot Springs now offered one. Having bought my own, which is outside my house, it's not like I really need one - but, there's something to be said
Discover the Best Missoula Parks for Kids
So, there I was in Missoula, Montana, staring at a carousel spinning so fast you'd think it was trying to fling off its riders into orbit. Somebody decided it'd be a good idea to put a NASA-grade motor on a child's ride. "It's the fastest carousel in the state," a fellow parent whispered in my ear, as if that's a selling point. I looked down at my kids, their wide