Some interactions are intellectually and psychologically stimulating. Other times, you interact with someone and wonder if they ever learned basic common sense. Possessing smarts isn’t necessarily about using big words and reciting historical facts on a whim, but rather it’s how one carries oneself that indicates intelligence level. Education (both in terms of “book” and …

Do you hear that? The birds are chirping, the flowers are beginning to bloom, and the sun is making its oh-so-welcome comeback (hooray!). Spring has officially sprung! It’s time to embrace the season of new beginnings, and what better way to do that than with a good old-fashioned spring cleaning? Spring cleaning is the ultimate …

Mastering the art of being a thoughtful and considerate guest often hinges on the ability to discern the right moment to say goodbye. Beyond timing, guests must adhere to an unspoken yet universally acknowledged set of etiquette guidelines firmly grounded in basic common sense. Yet, some guests are oblivious to the basic rules of being …

Do you ever wonder where your unique habits come from? From how you organize your work desk to the food you eat and how you eat it, your habits can reveal much about who you are. Your actions and behavior aren’t random but deeply ingrained in your personality. The question of personality isn’t new, but …

It feels like just yesterday we were youthful, reveling in late-night clubbing. Maybe we’ll still go out on the town occasionally, but the next day will be rough. As we age, we inevitably catch ourselves doing classically “old” things, such as adjusting the car stereo volume for better visibility on the road. Aging frequently slips …

There is something nostalgic about a childhood meal, snack, or treat that we grew up eating. Boomers have platefuls of things they remember and still eat. Some of those dishes have transcended time and generations, while others survived but are only favorites with Boomers. An online discussion delved into which old-school dishes and staples this …

Talented author, dedicated activist, and passionate lecturer, Helen Adams Keller fulfilled these roles brilliantly. Her accomplishments stack up so high. You’d be tempted to forget that she had to overcome severe personal challenges to become a literary and disability rights pioneer. Her marvelous work catapulted her to worldwide notability and forever stamped her name in …

Photo by Mike Gorrell on Unsplash Chances are you’ve heard of Zeus, and in one way or another, the ancient deity delivers quite the dose of surprising conversational topics from time to time. That is, of course, if you know enough about the man, the myth, and the legend. Although, in between the mythology surrounding …

There are few writers as synonymous with English literature as William Shakespeare. Bearing the title of England’s National Poet and fondly called The Bard of Avon, there’s simply no escaping the influences his works and his life have left in the world. Now you may have read or seen one (or more) of his plays, …

While considered a literary giant, there are a few interesting facts about John Steinbeck that you, his fans, and the general public aren’t aware of. Born on 27 February 1902, the legendary American author brought us classics like Of Mice and Men, The Grapes of Wrath, and East of Eden. He boasts a background as …