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    The Jewish Eye: A Very Brief History of Jewish Art from Antiquity to the Present

    For much of history, Jewish civilization has been described primarily as a civilization of words. Torah, commentary, prayer, poetry, philosophy, law, and storytelling occupy such…

    Ian August 4, 2026
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  • Blog Art History

    Johannes Vermeer: Light, Silence, and the Art of the Dutch Golden Age

    The first time I had the privilege of standing before an original Johannes Vermeer was at the Timken Museum of Art in San Diego, where…

    Ian July 28, 2026
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    The Imagination of Snoopy

    One of the great mysteries of Peanuts is that its most imaginative character is not one of the children, but the dog. Charlie Brown worries.…

    Ian June 14, 2026
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  • Blog Art History

    Against Contempt: Why Popular Artists Deserve Serious Art-Historical Attention

    Introduction: The Problem of Popularity Few charges are more damaging in elite art discourse than the accusation that an artist is “popular.” The word should…

    Ian June 12, 2026
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    Harriet Glickman, Charles Schulz, and the Quiet Revolution of Franklin in Peanuts

    In the spring of 1968, the United States was grieving, burning, arguing, and changing. Martin Luther King Jr. had been assassinated on April 4. Cities…

    Ian June 11, 2026
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Blog Health & Fitness

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS): How to Manage Post-Workout Pain for Older and First-Time Lifters

Ian August 10, 2025

Whether you’re stepping into the weight room for the first time or returning after a long hiatus, one thing often hits harder than the weights…

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Dealing with Insecurities and Jealousy in Polyamorous Households: A Buddhist Perspective

Ian August 6, 2025

Insecurity is part of the human condition. Whether in monogamy or in a household where love is shared among multiple partners, those familiar flickers can…

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Blog Music

Doom Metal: A Sound of Sorrow and Strength

Ian June 19, 2025

Introduction Doom metal is more than just a subgenre of heavy metal — it is a musical invocation of grief, reverence, and primal power. Rooted…

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Morals vs. Ethics: Understanding the Distinction

Ian June 16, 2025

In everyday language, the terms morals and ethics are often used interchangeably. However, in philosophy, law, and professional practice, they carry distinct meanings that shape…

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Blog Information Technology

Empowering the Future: The Case for Data Literacy

Ian May 6, 2025

“Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion.” – W. Edwards Deming In a world overflowing with information, understanding data isn’t optional—it’s essential. Whether…

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An Introduction to Sailing Terminology for New Sailors

Ian April 10, 2025

Sailing has its own language. At first, that language can seem strange, old-fashioned, and even a little intimidating. A sailor does not simply say “front,”…

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We Do Need Human Love: A Humanist Response to “Only God Is Enough”

Ian March 15, 2025

One of the more common religious claims, especially in some Christian circles, is that human beings do not truly need human love, because God is…

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Blog Music

Doom Metal: A Sound of Sorrow and Strength

Ian January 19, 2025

Introduction Doom metal is more than just a subgenre of heavy metal — it is a musical invocation of grief, reverence, and primal power. Rooted…

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Blog Western Americana

A Brief History of the Cowboy Hat

Ian October 21, 2024

The Cowboy Hat is the most iconic and recognized clothing accessory in the world.  No matter where I go, wearing a cowboy hat is sure…

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Shannon Number in Chess

Ian November 4, 2023

The Shannon number, named after the American mathematician Claude Shannon, is a conservative lower bound of the game-tree complexity of chess of 10120, based on…

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