It’s November. New month, the changing of clocks, the time of year for balancing calendars, budgets, and moments of joy, and the start of the holiday silly season. 

How are you greeting this moment? 

Depending on your viewpoint, lens, and attitude, it’s either exciting and a bit nerve-racking or a back to the grind (and how on earth do I deal with this all?) time of year. 

“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. 

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.

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.

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.

Have you noticed how much more we talk about health now compared to five years ago? Not just doctor visits or vitamins, but how air quality affects asthma. Why clean water isn’t a guarantee. Or how one sick person can shut down a school. Suddenly, public health isn’t just a field—it’s dinner conversation.

Downtown Los Angeles’ Corey Helford Gallery (CHG) is proud to announce its next major exhibition by world-renowned Nigerian hyper-realist artists Arinze Stanley and Oscar Ukonu, titled The Weight of Us, set to debut October 11th in the Main Gallery.

Travelling overseas with your dog can be a fun adventure. You and your pet can explore new places, create lasting memories, and enjoy quality time together. However, you need to plan carefully before travelling internationally with your dog. You must consider your dog's health and safety and find the right travel products.

With some preparation, you can make the trip easy for both you and your dog. Let's look at how to travel overseas with your pet.