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How to Retrain Your Brain

It's easy to go down a mental rabbit hole, but there is a way to change your mindset to live a happier, more productive life
September 28, 2021
Alex Trebek backstage at "Jeopardy!" He has 100 suits in rotation.

Alex Trebek: In His Own Words

The late TV host's reflections on cancer, family, his role on 'Jeopardy!' and finding peace
November 8, 2020
A page from Charlotte Hedlund’s sketchbook

Create a Sketchbook of Memories

The Brooklyn Art Library’s Sketchbook Project lets participants leave a visual legacy
October 28, 2020
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The View From a Virtual Front Porch

People from around the world are building community at Dunrovin Ranch
October 9, 2020
grandmother helping granddaughter with her studies

This School Year, Grandparents Step In to Help Grandkids Learn

From distance learning to homeschooling, they've gone 'back to class' in the pandemic
October 1, 2020
empty classroom

My 48 Hours as a Substitute Kindergarten Teacher in COVID-19

'Miss Laurie' learns what life is like teaching in Hybridville
September 23, 2020
Leslie's fourth grade class.

Life Lessons From a Favorite Teacher

By sharing the Anne Frank story and his war experience, he made an impact
September 11, 2020
Zoom writing class

33 Reasons Virtual Teaching Has Made Me a Better Writing Instructor

And why the COVID-19 Zoom classes made my writing students better, too
September 8, 2020
abstract illustration of a small man sitting next to a giant paint palette

Releasing Your Creativity

Our guide to the pursuit of art that inspires you
September 4, 2020
Pat Jordan and Tom Seaver

A 40-Year Friendship With Baseball Legend Tom Seaver

Author Pat Jordan tells how he and the late pitching ace learned from each other
September 2, 2020
Tamar Avishai, creator and host of The Lonely Palette

LISTEN: 'The Lonely Palette' Podcast Makes Art Accessible

As the art world adapts and shifts, it aims to broaden the scope
September 1, 2020
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