At first glance, it may seem like our reliance on technology increases our productivity. While this is true in some ways, such as increased ability to communicate around the globe, staying “plugged in” all the time may actually hamper...
“Keep Portland Weird!” This is the motto and slogan by which many Portlanders live and that they embrace with a fiery passion. From the yearly World Naked Bike Ride ride to the unicyle bagpipe playing Darth Vader, from Beerfest...
Roll over Amsterdam, because California is about to have an entire town dedicated entirely to weed. Cannabis tech firm American Green Inc. just purchased the town of Nipton, and say they hope to create the country's "first energy-independent, cannabis-friendly...
As a person with generalized anxiety disorder, I tend to get mentally overloaded pretty often. Sometimes this happens because of small day-to-day things such as unexpected events, surprise errands, mix-ups at the bank, or my son having an especially...
I will freely admit that my schedule book is very important to me. If I don’t write down the tasks I need to accomplish in a given week or month, I tend to forget them and this leads to...
Take a moment to think about your perception of pregnancy and birth for a minute. Explore your feelings surrounding this topic, everything you’ve heard, and either how your pregnancy went in the past or how you foresee it unfolding...
Boston is the birthplace of the American Revolution. As such, it has always been one of the leading historical, cultural and educational centers in the United States. If you are looking to understand America’s origins, explore historic settings and...
Are you tired of lettuce, tomatoes, carrots and celery? Do all the “normal” vegetables in your fridge and cupboards fail to excite you these days? If you’re looking for a healthy, lesser-known veggie to star in your roasts, salads,...
Many years ago, I was working as a legal assistant at a busy law office. My employers and coworkers were awesome, but the job left me stressed out. It was sometimes hard for me to relax, even on off...
Not all couples, no matter how glamorous, rich or famous, have the skills necessary to improve the quality of — or even save — their marriage. Overcoming relationship problems can be difficult for the average couple. Throw in the...
