THE YEARS THE LOCUSTS HAVE EATEN

Periodically, parts of Africa experience locust swarms. The creatures consume crops, coming in such hordes,

Barney CargileMay 24, 2024Comment

STRONG TOWER

Think of a name. Perhaps someone you respect, like Abraham Lincoln. Or a man as vile as Adolph Hitler. No matter who

Barney CargileMay 17, 2024Comment

IT'S GOOD FOR YOU

A series of studies at Waseda University in Japan suggests, “watching sports can contribute to well-being.”

Barney CargileMay 10, 2024Comment

ORDINARY HEROES

On April 4, six-year-old Olivia Patterson was playing in her yard in North Yorkshire, England when she noticed flames

Barney CargileMay 3, 2024Comment

LOST LUGGAGE

You’re scrutinizing the baggage carousel at LAX. The last suitcase descends the chute, but yours is nowhere.

Barney CargileApril 26, 2024Comment

SURFING TSUNAMIS

On July 9, 1958, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Lituya Bay, Alaska. An ensuing rockslide dumped forty million cubic

CHOOSING JOY

On March 5, 1836, Colonel William Travis stood before 189 men at the Alamo. In an act that would be immortalized,

Barney CargileApril 12, 2024Comment

A TIDE-POOL EXISTENCE

Linda grew up on Puget Sound in Washington state. As we walked the beach, she introduced me to tide pools

Barney CargileApril 5, 2024Comment