In the last scene of Monty Python’s “Life of Brian,” things are looking grim for the hapless hero. Condemned by the Romans to crucifixion for his political activities, he’s up on a cross when another ...

Local, independent bookstores have never been more important. With fair access to literature under political attack, bookstores are a bulwark against censorship and an asset to the communities they ...

Looking on the bright side. When you hear this statement, it immediately brings me to the song from British comedy, Monty Python: “Always look on the bright side of life.” I must say, I have been ...

"Try to see the good in people." "Come on − he can't be that bad." "You should be grateful to even be in a relationship." If you've heard these phrases before, chances are you've been "bright sided" − ...

I understand—truly—that people say these things with the best of intentions. But I don’t respond well to bright siding. Bright-siding is when people respond to your grief or sadness or despair or ...