In the world of outdoor exploration, mastering the art of layering is akin to unlocking the secrets of comfort and functionality. It's not just about fashion; it's a strategic approach to dressing that can make or break your outdoor experience. Arc'teryx, a respected name in outdoor apparel, stands as a testament to the importance of thoughtful layering in maximizing performance amidst nature's challenges.
Excerpted from Sapiens Reinvented by Jim Loehr
If you could only read one book in your lifetime, THIS is the one. After Everything, written by global educator, poet, writer, and coach Monna McDiarmid, is a gift.
This book is EVERYTHING.

McDiarmid has given us a novel that is beautiful, important, and life-changing.
I went to university in Boston. Driving from New York meant going over at least one giant bridge. Each time I hit that bridge, I’d notice something shift. My fingers clenched, my shoulders tightened, I hugged the divider, and focused hard on following those in front of me in order to make it to the other side. A few minutes after crossing, the color returned to my fingers and my whole body exhaled. Regardless of the season, state of the roads, or precipitation from the sky, crossing that bridge was often the most nerve-wracking part of that drive.
Solo travel has seen a considerable rise in popularity since the pandemic, with many people wanting to meet like-minded versions of themselves through a holiday experience abroad. Many women who travel alone build deep and meaningful friendships with others on the road, sharing many of the same values.
The field of education is in turmoil these days, for a variety of reasons. Countless families are searching for additional ways to provide the best education possible for their kids.
But where to start?
How do you know what to look for, whom to trust, and educational outcomes that prioritize your kid and their educational journey?
Traveling can be a positive experience when you plan and prepare right in advance. You don’t want to just wing it and hope for the best.
Instead, you want to make sure you have a good idea of what you will do and see on your next vacation. Be glad to know that there are actions you can take that will help you enjoy traveling more.
Here are our four best travel planning tips and advice so you can have a great time on your next trip.
Many things in the world seem unsettled these days. Events in the news may make circumstances in day to day life seem more challenging, too.
There is wisdom, hope, community, rest, and fresh perspective to be found in music, in many ways and through music of many sorts.
Have a listen to the creativity of these musicians. Seek out their wisdom and ideas through these ever-changing times.

Published to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the military mission that changed World War II, D-Day Landings: A Travel Guide to Normandy’s Beaches and Battlegrounds is Bradt’s new guidebook to visiting beaches, memorials, museums, battlefields, and other sites associated with D-Day and the Battle of Normandy (Operation Overlord). A simple-to-follow, portable guide for independent travellers, it will help visitors to explore World War II history.
The Research for Indigenous Social Action and Equity Center (RISE) ( at the University of Michigan) will host its inaugural Research for Indigenous Social Action and Equity Conference (RISE Conference) from March 11-13, 2024, at the Tulalip Resort in Tulalip, WA.