Smart and Cheeky

“People don’t want their problems solved.”  Yesterday, I reached this conclusion about a local community group struggling with overwhelming admin. They raised some issues with me, sounding like they wanted...

There has been lots of criticism towards the mainstream media relating to downplaying the significance of the climate issue and the so called Impartiality policies. They end up disproportionately supporting...

I’ve been thinking about my mortality lately, but not so much focusing on the finitude of my life, but rather on how my leaving this world, one day, will impact...

Pollution, deforestation, and rising temperatures and sea levels are frequently making headlines, and we may feel a growing urgency to speak for the environment with friends and family. However, every...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a part of our everyday lives. It is used in everything from self-driving cars to medical diagnosis. As AI becomes more powerful, it is...

A Short Story by Yordan Yovkov. Translated by Cathy Kostova While defending him from the dogs, Petar the Shepherd realized that this unknown peasant hadn’t come to him just like...

Once upon a time, in a supermarket not so far away, a shopper picks up a bag of crisps. The shopper casually glances at the price tag and thinks, “Bargain!”...

There’s a melody in the air and an energy that is palpable. Applause resonates through the crowd as individuals from all walks of life congregate for a cause close to...

With having your first baby, comes one of those rare moments, when you have to re-learn how to manage your life. You’ll have to make room for another human in...

Short Story, written by Cathy Kostova The silence was broken by the gentle sound of a cow munching on corn silage. The magnificent creature had a striking appearance, with her...

A Short Story by Elin Pelin. Translated by Cathy Kostova It rained all Sunday! Quietly, softly, day in and day out. It rained without stop – it watered mother Earth,...

There is a tendency among certain Christians to question or reject the idea of climate change. However, ignoring this problem will not make it disappear. When we observe the beauty...