Thought.is

Must everything come directly from the divine, or can religious belief actually be predicated not on a god, but instead on human emotions?

The first time I dined at the New York Grill in the Park Hyatt Tokyo (for a special occasion of course), I had what it’s most famous for: steak. A clean-cut waiter recommended the Grilled Yonezawa sirloin, and as I slowly cut, ate, and took in the 52nd-floor view, I realized the intrinsic irony of the situation.

But once written historical records became more common and widespread, miracles seemed to all but disappear.

If you’re looking for another round of cosmopolitans or appletinis, you may find yourself alone at the bar. History is repeating…

Daisy Buchanan’s favorite drink is the classic libation of all Southern belles.

“A wise traveler never despises his own country.”

The question though that must be posed is whether Emma Watson — or any celebrity really — is actually as devastatingly lovely in person as she seems on screen and in interviews.

Two years ago, Starbucks’ holiday slogan was “Let’s Merry.” As in “Let us merry” or “Permit us to merry.” It was an attempt at a pun, but it makes almost no sense.

When we are alive, unconcerned about death, it is almost impossible to get any sort of perspective on the true scope of our lives. It is as if we are running through a maze, and we will never find our way out until we can view it from above.

When the kid in 7A reached over and tapped me on the shoulder, I made the worst decision of that whole…