Our society has been increasingly aware of mental health over the last few years. It’s as though we all (well, some) got our bodies toned and fit, then realized we still didn’t feel in great shape. Enter a new focus … Read More
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Plants: How a Hobby Became a Lifestyle
Looking around my open office space, there is a noticeable green glow from the encroaching living decor that is fed by several co-enthusiasts. Having plants in the workspace just does something to the overall feel of the room. The way … Read More
The Consequence of Sound: How Loud is Your Life?
There are many things that pollute our world, causing a range of side effects and consequences. It’s been established that air pollution limits our breathing and visibility; water pollution makes us sick and limits our water supplies. Now there is … Read More
Elevated Indulgence
Have you caught onto the trend for self-care? At one time, it may have been considered indulgent to, at least at times, put yourself first. Now? Here’s what we’re seeing. Variables such as budget, demographic, lifestyle, and location can all … Read More
Making Time
There’s a new excuse in town. For years we’ve talked about being too busy or having too many priorities. Well, now we’re talking about too many things coming at us at once. We can’t think; we need to find a … Read More
Cultivating Happiness
As our lives are increasingly busier and more stressful, the need for a broader sense of self is becoming a hot button topic. How can we juggle work and personal interests/hobbies while maintaining the right level of self-care? With the … Read More
Workshop Concepts: Sentenced to Life
The hope that inmates are reformed while serving prison sentences has been a longstanding one. Today, there are new reasons to believe that hope will become a reality — thanks to creative solutions arising not only from the justice system … Read More
Barely Legal Sex Maps
Showtime’s L-Word series took a scripted, entirely fictional relationship chart concept online, allowing women to add their name and make connections to people they’ve “hooked up” within a sexual nature. Known as OurChart, the social networking site for lesbian and … Read More