- What’s ‘bird theory’?
Daily Edition • November 17, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Some experience seasonal affective disorder, others get more mild “winter blues” — whatever way you slice it, the truth is that the colder months can be depressing for many. But there’s good news, too: “With intention and evidence-based practices, winter can become a season of meaning, connection, and even joy,” writes clinical social worker Gio Dolcecore. Read about four research-backed approaches that can make winter a happier time. Must Reads…Read more
- To achieve happiness, take action
. Daily Edition • November 10, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Painter Bob Ross was famously enamored with “happy little trees,” and that legacy is living on through annual 5K races hosted by state departments of natural resources across the country. The Happy Little 5Ks, held on or around Earth Day in April, raise money for tree planting initiatives in state parks. It started in Michigan, and has since expanded to Florida, Oregon, and beyond, so be sure to check if there’s one near you. If the thought of...
- Are you singing enough?
Sunday Edition • November 9, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Did you know that it’s Go to an Art Museum Day? If you don’t have plans this afternoon, consider visiting a local gallery or museum to participate in this unofficial holiday. Besides allowing us to marvel at and learn about artistic works, going to art museums may also help us be more attentive, according to a recent report by CBS Evening News: The institutions “ask us to be intentional about what we’re looking at, how we respond, why we...
- Midwest city ranked No. 1 place to retire
Daily Edition • November 8, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Caterpillars deserve a soft place to land when they fall from trees, don’t you think? Well, you can help make that happen with a bit of thoughtful landscaping. “Caterpillars drop from the tree and they pupate in the ground. And how we landscape under those trees determines whether or not those caterpillars will survive,” entomologist Doug Tallamy told the Associated Press. Tallamy suggested avoiding raking leaves under trees as a start, and then...