To be wild is to accept the paradoxes and contradictions inherent in life instead of driving yourself crazy trying in vain to resolve them.
08 Wild
From Homeless Shelter to NY Success Story
I have not unseen what I saw in the homeless shelter: the papery faces of women undone by heroin, the babies born shaking from opiates.
How I Started My Own Family Film Business
The possibility of extra cash enticed me, but sort of like a whisper, came a singular thought: These stories will become heirlooms.
This Conservationist is Fixing the Global Poaching Problem in a Unique Way
Dr. E.J. Milner-Gulland, a conservationist and professor at Oxford, is working to find a solution to poaching that benefits everyone.
How One of The World’s Youngest Base Jumpers Learned to Trust Herself
At the age of 16, Clair Marie became one of the youngest base jumpers in the world. More than a decade later, she reflects on everything she learned along the way.
Overcoming Sexism in Publishing: An Interview with Erin Cox
The world of publishing has traditionally been considered a boys’ club. But according to publishing executive Erin Cox, sexism is only part of the picture.
How Breaking My Engagement Helped Me Find Myself
The first indication that I should not get married was the proposal.
The Fight to Protect Thailand’s Elephants
Vet Thitboton “Cherry” Plotnik’s work with Thailand’s elephants isn’t just in treating their maladies—she’s also working to improve the policy that protects them.
Inner Conflict: Story of a Woman in the Military
As a woman in the military, the most memorable moment from Leigh Tierney’s 21st birthday was lying in a puddle of mud and firing an M-16.
Wall Street: A Woman’s Perspective
For women on Wall Street, success is all about taking opportunities when they come.
Namsa Leuba and the New Faces of African Art
Namsa Leuba’s photography series NGL explores African identity through Western eyes.
Poem: new moon over wing mountain
Poet, performer, and teacher Megan Buchanan lives in southern Vermont with her two children, where she teaches high school humanities to teen mothers.
Pages: Patricia Bell-Scott The Firebrand and the First Lady
Patricia Bell-Scott’s new book, The Firebrand and the First Lady, unearths the relationship between two seemingly disparate people …