This day in history: Disneyland opens its doors
“To all who come to this happy place: welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is […]
9 reasons to nurture childlike imagination for a creative edge
9 Reasons to Nurture Childlike Imagination for a Creative Edge In a world increasingly reliant on technology for solutions, the power of childlike imagination is often overlooked. Yet, this playful mindset is precisely what fuels […]
Simple lives: Vintage photos of America’s rough rural past
Vintage photos of America’s rough rural past The sepia-toned photos of rural America often evoke a nostalgic, simpler time. But the reality of rural America’s past is often romanticized and rarely shown in its full, […]
This day in history: JFK Jr. is kiilled in a plane crash
On July 16, 1999, John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, and her sister Lauren lost their lives after their plane crashed into the Ocean. The group was traveling to a family wedding. […]
Behind-the-scenes photos of what it’s like to fight a forest fire
Photos of What It’s Like to Fight A Forest Fire This photo story takes you right into the heart of the battle against wildland fire, revealing the intense labor and the sacrifice demanded of firefighters. […]
How to curate your life in a world of digital slop
How to Live Artfully in the Age of Digital Slop In a world engineered for distraction, living with intention isn’t a lifestyle choice. It’s resistance. Is your Instagram feed all Bridgerton, all the time? Well, […]
This day in history: Ford takes its first order from a Chicago dentist
Before finding huge success, Henry Ford actually tried and failed twice to start an automotive company. In mid-June 1903, he tried for a third time. He gathered a group of twelve stockholders, including the Dodge […]
Photos of what it’s like to chase the heart of a tornado
In The Heart of A Tornado The vast, open plains, beneath a sky where storms can grow to extreme heights, provide the perfect point for observing the internal updraft rotation, the crucial swirl, that precedes […]
This day in history: Happy birthday, Jane Lynch!
Jane Lynch, born 1960, Dolton, Illinois, is an American actress best known for her work on the series Glee. In 1982, Lynch earned a bachelor’s degree in theatre, then moved to Chicago after completing a […]
10 ways your identity can keep you from making positive changes
10 Ways Your Identity Can Keep You From Making Positive Changes Making positive changes in life can often feel like an uphill battle, especially when our sense of identity is deeply intertwined with our current […]