Posted by Brian E. Konkol 2 weeks 4 days ago
By definition, an anesthetic is a drug used to relieve pain (analgesia), relax (sedate), induce sleepiness (hypnosis), spark forgetfulness (amnesia), or to make one unconscious for general...
Posted by Brian E. Konkol 4 weeks 2 days ago
I am tormented by what took place at the Boston Marathon. An iconic event that is supposed to be a celebration of achievement and companionship will be scarred with memories of injury and death for...
Posted by Brian E. Konkol 5 weeks 3 days ago
I am privileged to have a body that fits my gender, and for the majority of my life I was unaware of this ingrained and assumed personal and public privilege. As is the case with many in our world,...
Posted by Brian E. Konkol 8 weeks 17 hours ago
On Palm Sunday many will hear the Gospel of Luke’s perspective surrounding Jesus’ celebrated entry into Jerusalem (Luke 19:28-40). In hearing this well-known portion of the New Testament, we are...
Posted by Brian E. Konkol 10 weeks 3 days ago
The human community exists in perpetual motion; migration is a constant feature of our local and global reality. According to the International Organization for Migration, the total of international...
