The Origins of Samhain (Halloween)
No electricity, no laughter—just fire, breath, and the unspoken agreement that on this night, something old stirs beneath the soil. Faces half-lit, half-claimed by shadows, waiting… offering… remembering why this night exists at all.
The Offering — where mercy is limited, and innocence is harvested. The purest white stains deepest here, beneath the veils and empty prayers. Come closer… the altar is set, and the sacrifice has already begun.
The Dairy Lobbyist-Fueled Dark Side of “Make America Healthy Again
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. now leads the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and a campaign called “Make America Healthy Again.” The name suggests cleaner food, fewer chemicals, and stronger public health values — but the reality is quite different Read more…
When you run out indigenous people, just grab Ecuadorians.
Mahopac’s Columbus Day Parade got a glowing write-up in Mid-Hudson News — complete with a headline about “large crowds” and a photo of… two Ecuadorian women. Read more…
When Pink Becomes Profit: The Hidden Costs of Awareness Campaigns
Every October, everything turns pink for breast cancer awareness — but how much of it is real compassion, and how much is marketing? For many companies, pink ribbons are less about charity and more about profit, image, and giving the appearance of helping while doing nothing at all. Read more…
Does Dairy Contribute to Teen Acne?
Acne vulgaris is extremely common during adolescence, and many ask whether diet—including dairy—plays a role. Over the last two decades, observational studies and meta-analyses have examined whether milk, skim/low-fat milk, or other dairy intake is associated with acne in teens and young adults. Read more…
10 studies linking dairy to cancer
For years, nutrition science has sent mixed messages about dairy. While fermented dairy sometimes looks protective (e.g., for colorectal cancer), other lines of evidence point to higher risks for certain cancers—notably prostate and ovarian, with some signals for breast (particularly with dairy milk) and virology work suggesting a possible BLV–breast connection. . Read more…
