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The Nightingale Book Review What a WWII Novel Taught Me About Invisible Courage I don't read much fiction. When I do, it's usually because someone I trust won't stop talking…

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This Book Challenges the Conventional Wisdom That Creativity Is Only for Artists

Rick Rubin challenges the conventional wisdom that creativity is something exclusive to artists. This is my book review of The Creative Act.

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Moving Beyond Fear And Guilt: A Better Way to Tell Nonprofit Stories

When I was a teenager, I didn’t spend much time in front of the TV,…Read more

How a Misunderstood Illness Got Its Name

During the Middle Ages and Renaissance, people believed that the unpleasant, humid air in swampy…Read more

How a Simple Photo is Helping Defeat a Deadly Disease

It might sound like a small detail, but identifying mosquitoes quickly and accurately is the…Read more

Could Perfume Help Us Fight Mosquitoes?

A soft, floral fragrance that keeps mosquitoes away.Read more

The Cause I Couldn’t Walk Away From

When I first dipped my toes into the world of philanthropy, I quickly realized there…Read more

A sneaky culprit I hadn’t even heard of

Some diseases dominate the headlines, while others quietly wreak havoc in the background. One of…Read more

How Can We Prevent Malaria And Here’s What I’m Doing to Help

For years, malaria has been one of the deadliest diseases in the world, especially for…Read more

Insecticide-treated bed nets and more smart ways to prevent malaria

Learn how insecticide-treated bed nets and smarter prevention methods are helping stop malaria faster and…Read more

The power of play: why supporting children’s mental health is just as important as physical health

Why supporting children’s mental health is just as important as physical health.Read more

Big Impact from Small Donations

In a world where we often hear about billion-dollar fundraising campaigns and multimillion-dollar donations, it's…Read more

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