IN DEFENSE OF SUICIDE

A few years ago I attended the funeral of a man whom I have known since he was ten years old. I knew him and his family, parents, and siblings.  He had a rich life until about 4 years ago when he was in his mid-fifties. He was gainfully employed and enjoyed his...

Ancient Genes that Still Haunt US

There are a variety of afflictions from which we suffer that are remnants of ancient genes floating around in our DNA.  Migraine headaches, for example, were once genetically selected when the saber-tooth tiger was prowling around.  If you were an...