A Minneapolis parent reflects on the school shooting at Annunciation and the illusion of safety so many families cling to. “My kids are alive — but my sense of their safety is gone.” This is not normal. And we need to stop pretending it is.

A look at all the things I watched, read, listened, and experienced live this year.

I’ve taken to yelling more lately. It stinks.

I assume this is what marathon runners at mile 21 feel like. Granted, I have the luxury of taking nearly five weeks to finish the metaphorical marathon, but the point remains. The marathon in question here is writing 100 takes on 100 songs.

I don't know much about Kate Bush and couldn't pick her out of a lineup, but I do know she gained renewed attention a few years ago when her song featured in "Stranger Things.”