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If Animals Behaved Like People

Human beings stand at the top of the pyramid on Earth. Nevertheless, we are quickly drifting toward utter helplessness in the face of extreme climatic events, an irrepressible virus, fading political dexterity, and escalating social divisions. Not only civilization, but the entire world seems to be coming apart at the seams. If we search for…

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Closing Out a Project

How do you know when a project is truly finished? The Thrive Global Community welcomes voices from many spheres on our open platform. We publish pieces as written by outside contributors with a wide range of opinions, which don’t necessarily reflect our own. Community stories are not commissioned by our editorial team and must meet…

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Finding Harmony in Relationship Conflict

Two Musicians on Different Notes Michael and Jonathan sat uneasily on the couch with a safe distance between them for the first Oral History Interview.  For me to see both of them on the computer screen, I asked them to move closer and they laughed nervously.   Both are gifted musicians who support their partner’s career…

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How to Start a Community Garden

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as growing your own food. Perhaps the only thing that’s even better is growing it with your neighbors. Community gardening is a way to meet people, save money on groceries and eat healthy food grown right in your neighborhood. Community gardening is a great way to help your local community, and…