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Book cover for Hellraiser showing a pale man with needles sticking out of his head.
Frank Cotton is a hedonist. Frank Cotton is done with the paltry pleasures of this world, and is determined to find pleasure from beyond the human realm. Frank Cotton regrets that decision.
Comics as Medicine
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Drawing can help us express and process our emotions. It's also a popular way to share personal stories of illness, and to learn about health.
Historical photo of a group of nurses in 1902.
This month’s Nashville history post lets photography do the talking, with a series of slideshows to enjoy. It begins with a tribute to medical workers for their dedication during these challenging times and ends with a bit of “Some Good News—Archives Edition.”
Smiling brown-haired woman in blue shirt and necklace, standing in park.
Lauri Newell doesn’t think of her life as extraordinary. “But then again,” she says, “I’m getting to nurture my family and our dreams at the same time."
Book cover for Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics.
Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, I think now is a good time to revisit one of my favorite subjects: being good to yourself.