Gratitude is a big deal this time of year. Here are five things that have happened this year (so far!) that I am gratefu…
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How Walkable is Your ‘Hood? 4 Benefits of Pedestrian-Friendly Communities
Is your neighborhood pedestrian-friendly? Or do you fear for your life every time you go for a walk or bike ride? Find o…
The Black Rhinoceros: My Time with an Extinct Animal
African officials have declared the Western Black Rhinoceros extinct. It’s a loss of devastating proportion, cemen…
Say Cheese! 7 Reasons to Smile (Even if it’s Fake)
A smile is the universal sign for happiness. It makes you feel good and it spreads that joy to everyone around you. Even…
Take Those Vacation Days: The Incredible Value of Travel
How I learned about the true value of travel: We got to the field late, an hour or so before the sun was to go down, and…
5 HOT Destinations for Traveling on a Budget
Material things don’t matter half as much as experience. Having nice clothes or a better model car can’t mat…
‘Selfie’ Is Our Word of the Year: That Happened
ColumnI’m guilty of the occasional selfie. So, I took a new one in honor of 2013’s word of the year—and highlighting one…
If You Love Lorde, This All-Women’s Acapella Version of Royals Will Knock Your Socks Off (Video)
The AcaBelles at Florida State University took on one of the most popular songs of the fall when they put together an a…