Archive for August 2019

This morning we woke to the news that the Farmers’ Almanac 2019-20 Winter Outlook predicts a “Polar Coaster” winter.  The ominous map of the U.S. that accompanied the article begs the question of whether the “Frozen, Snowy” label hovering over Wisconsin was better, or worse, than the “Frigid & Snowy” label atop the Great Plains.  …

This month our well-being focus is life-long learning.  Research suggests that simply developing a new interest or picking up a new hobby or skill as an adult – or continuing to hone and nurture an existing passion – pays dividends in length and quality of life. But the benefits of adult continued learning are not…