8 Morning Exercises You Should Do as Soon as You Get Out of Bed
You know that phrase, “Do what’s most important first thing in the morning”? That doesn’t mean check your emailOpens in a new Window. or scroll through TwitterOpens in a new…
Ikigai: A Japanese Concept to Improve Work and Life
With no direct English translation, it’s a term that embodies the idea of happiness in living. For Japanese workers in big cities, a typical work day begins with a state…
A Few Simple Habits Can Tack Some Extra Years Onto Your Lifespan
You can do more for your health. And it’s not that hard. Eat healthy foods. Exercise regularly. Don’t smoke. We hear these instructions from doctors, friends, parents, and strangers on…
My Time As A CBD Guinea Pig
CBD coffee! CBD pasta! CBD face masks! What happened when I consumed nothing but America’s favorite new health supplement. On a crisp morning in early October, I went out to…
Maybe We Should Think Twice About Colonizing Space
There are lots of reasons why colonizing space seems compelling. The popular astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson argues that it would stimulate the economy and inspire the next generation of scientists.…
The USA’s Invisible Pot Addicts
More and more Americans are reporting near-constant cannabis use, as legalization forges ahead. Is this good or bad, all things considered? The proliferation of retail boutiques in California did not…
Amazon’s dirty little secrets
Her Amazon Purchases Are Real. The Reviews Are Fake. Earlier this year, one woman stumbled into a side hustle that’s resulted in hundreds of free Amazon products, worth tens of…
The Way American Kids Are Learning About the ‘First Thanksgiving’ Is Changing
On a recent Saturday morning in Washington, D.C., about two dozen secondary-and-elementary-school teachers experienced a role reversal. This time, it was their turn to take a quiz: answer “true” or…
Let’s Colonize Titan
Our new home? The idea of a human colony on Titan, a moon of Saturn, might sound crazy. Its temperature hovers at nearly 300° below zero Fahrenheit, and its skies…
Do These 5 Emotionally Intelligent Things Within 5 Minutes Of Meeting Someone
What’s the point of networking if not to get other people to like you? Sure, you need new contacts to see you as interesting, competent, professional, and potentially valuable to…
Crazy Gurl Store Is NOW Open!
Start shopping at Crazy Gurl! We have only a few items currently, all reflecting the current political & societal climate. We will be offering more & more as the the…
Inside The Pete Buttigieg Moment
It would be fair to say that Pete Buttigieg is experiencing something of a moment. Again. Earlier this year, he splashed down into America’s consciousness as the young, gay, veteran…