I've always had a problem with those who just see problems. To be more precise, perhaps it's the way we throw that word around now, how it drips with the subtext of inferiority. The word's etymology ...

In a high school gymnasium, the bouncing basketballs filled the air as the teams went through their ritual warm-ups. Among the players was my 14-year-old nephew, a young athlete with a determination ...

In his artwork, Brian Cirmo grapples with the contradictions and complexities of being human, exploring themes like identity, connection, and mortality. His paintings offer a unique perspective on the ...

For more than 30 of my 40-plus years in the financial services industry, a good portion of my practice involved advising clients on how to invest toward retirement and shorter-term financial goals.

The phrase "the human condition" has always fascinated me. It was coined in 1958 by the political thinker Hanna Arendt, and summarizes for me the complexities, and both the rewarding and difficult ...

Albany painter Brian Cirmo reflects on the human condition; animator/podcaster Evens Angulo-Duvil shares “The Aura of Upstate”; and Reality Distortion performs. AHA! A House for Arts is available to ...