1. ‘Astrophysics for People In A Hurry’ by Neil DeGrasse Tyson A most improbable bestseller that proves science is alive and well in Central Oregon. Tyson takes us from the Big Bang to the outer edge of our universe and beyond in a primer accessible to anyone, filled with ‘wow’ moments and ideas. Buy here. […]
Book Talk
Posted inCulture
Source Suggests: These Biographies
Reviews of hot biographies just hitting the shelves
Before you stroll the streets of First Friday, check out these great reading suggestions courtesy of Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe. Then stop into the shop for a discount on the books! Here are three biographies to put at the top of your shopping list this season: “Endurance” by Scott Kelly I nterest in space is back […]
Posted inCulture
Advice Goddess: Wipe That Green Off Your Face
I’m a very envious person, though I don’t act on it (meaning I don’t try to mess things up for people who are doing well). Where does envy stem from? How can I get rid of it? —Begrudging Woman You see a friend achieving some success and you say, “So happy for you. Well-deserved!”— which […]
Posted inCulture
Advice Goddess: Sparks And Recreation & Mood Poisoning
Sparks And Recreation I am a 32-year-old woman who has never been in a relationship with a man I’m actually attracted to. The men I’ve ended up with really pursued me, and they were all smart, funny, and kind, so I thought it was shallow not to date them because I wasn’t that into their […]
Posted inCulture
The Ex-Friend Zone and Too Smart For Her Own Good
The Science Advice Goddess Weighs In
Loathe Story My boyfriend who dumped me says he wants to be friends (talk to me, see me sometimes), but I’m not ready for that because I’m still in love with him. A female co-worker said that if he can be friends, he was never in love with me to begin with — that if […]
Posted inCulture
Advice Goddess: The Sum Of His Beers
I’ve been with my boyfriend for nine months. We are both in our late 20s and go out drinking a lot with our friends. I’ve noticed that when he’s drunk, he’ll be super affectionate and say really gushy things about me, our getting married, etc. Are his true feelings coming out, or is he just […]
Posted inCulture
My Absolute Darling: The Best Novel You’ll Read All Year
B efore you stroll the streets on First Fridays in downtown Bend, check out this monthly review featuring reading recommendations courtesy of the Source and Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe. Then head down to the shop for a discount! Harper’s Bazaar calls it “One of the most important books you’ll pick up this decade.” Stephen King calls […]
Posted inCulture
Science Advice Goddess: Yawn Juan — Do We Want What We Can’t Have?
Yawn Juan My friend and I are debating why it is that men don’t want you when you want them yet they’re all gung-ho when you aren’t interested. She believes that we just want what we can’t have. Could it be that simple? —Pondering I n looking for love, a number of people confuse “the […]
Posted inCulture
Science Advice Goddess: Knight Of The Living Dead
When my husband comes home from a stressful day at work, he likes to play shoot-’em-up games on his phone. He says it relaxes him. I’d like to connect and talk before he goes into his mental man cave. Also, when he’s into a game, it’s annoying even to ask what he wants for dinner. […]
Posted inCulture
Science Advice Goddess: Penis on the Half Shell
Penis On The Half-Shell A guy my girlfriend dated seven years ago is now an aspiring artist, and he gave my girlfriend one of his paintings. It’s abstract, splashy, and horrible. I find it disrespectful of him to give it to her (because she’s in a relationship). She said he does lots of paintings, sells […]
