
Introvert Incubation
A thoughtful essay from new M/U contributor Shane Combs on his struggles with introversion...as well as his ultimate appreciation of its gifts.



Dispatches: The Battering of November
November sucks, but we will survive - and more adventures lie ahead

This is Only for Bad Ghosts
Transcendental Dad: A little girl, some twigs, and a message from beyond






A Peripheral Creature
Transcendental Dad: Mindfulness, the Broken Cat, and Unconditional Love

Tree of Long Life
In this month's Transcendental Dad column, we make one last visit to the oldest sugar maple

Ballad of the Spine Pig
This month's Transcendental Dad column offers us an Easter parable in the form of a dead porcupine and a painting




Broken Nails
A narrative reflection on the disturbing tragedy that IS the education system

Covid Didn't Take My Dad
Ross Streitburger's stirring tribute to a full - and human - life lived

The Indian in a Toyota, and the Mystery Trucker
A tale of adventure and of the miracles that pop up everywhere on the open road for the pure of heart

Lazy Brain Days
In the latest Transcendental Dad column, sometimes success is measured by letting go