“The word death is not pronounced in New York, Paris or in London,
because it burns the lips. The Mexican, in contrast, is familiar with death,
jokes about it, caresses it, sleeps with it, celebrates it; it is one of his
favorite toys and his most steadfast love.”
-Octavio Paz, The Labyrinth of Solitude, 1961.
Do you already look forward to winter, or are you just one book away from loving it? If it's the latter, I've got THE book for you!
It's wonderful to move into a new property, but it can also feel awkward at first. It takes time for a new place to feel like home because everything is different. You can make empty rooms feel like home by taking a few simple actions that show off your personality and help you feel comfortable every day.
Oh, we have the MOST interesting and important children's book to share with you today!
Golden crisp on the outside with a chewy texture inside, just-fried donuts bear little resemblance to the bland varieties you’re likely to find at the grocers: Simply put, the homemade version is better.
Much better.
Donuts seem to have an unwarranted mystique of being difficult to make at home – perhaps because the dough can be a bit finicky. Or it may be because the final step involves a lengthy dip in a vat of bubbling oil.
It’s easy to think about wellness as something that happens outside the home, i.e., at the gym, on your plate, or during a yoga class. But the spaces we spend the most time in matter just as much. When your home environment supports you in small, simple ways, taking care of yourself can start to feel less forced. You don’t need a massive overhaul to make your space work for you. Even a few thoughtful changes can make your home feel more aligned with how you want to live.
Rates of anxiety among children and adolescents are on the rise. One out of every five children aged 12-17 report feelings of anxiety over the past two weeks. Jennifer Licate wrote the book My Anxiety is Messing Things Up to help children learn how anxiety presents and strategies they can use to feel better during anxious times through an engaging and relatable story.
There are countless stories of people leaving their motherlands and fleeing to seek asylum in other countries to avoid conflicts, violence, and any kind of persecution or fear of being killed.
After coming to the UK to pursue my Masters in Human Rights, I have learned how asylum has been applied and exercised in developed countries.
Autumn in to winter: a season of change, a season of reflection, a season of preparation.
That reflection might include ways to focus and refocus on what matters, what’s important, what is of value as the next challenges and opportunities present themselves.
One of our favorite authors is back with a new must-read book, The Artist Academic. Here’s a summary of the book, which opens with a quote from the text.
While the future was uncertain, it was hopeful. The road ahead was foggy and I didn’t know exactly where it would lead, but I knew I wanted to stay on it. Somewhere in the distance, I could envision a career that didn’t just look good, but one that felt good. Regardless, I was enjoying the journey again.