I’ve been binge-watching the show 24. You may know the premise: Each season is one day long, with every episode representing one hour of the day, as federal agent Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) rushes ...

We often think of persistence or a stubborn will to achievement as a universally positive value. Our culture is filled with value statements that support the notion of the dogged pursuit of a goal or ...

Dear Annie: I’ve been married to a wonderful man for over 10 years, and during that time, I’ve grown to love his son as my own. My stepson, “Brian,” is now 28 and has struggled with drug addiction for ...