Cheryl’s Corner
What happens if we turn off the lights?
The 1977 New York City blackout revealed something most residents had never seen: the Milky Way shining above their darkened city.
The science behind why we need time outdoors
While 41% of Americans are glued to screens almost constantly, science reveals that reconnecting with nature offers remarkable benefits we’re missing out on.
Your stories matter
Your life is full of stories worth sharing—even if you don’t think so. From everyday moments to extraordinary experiences, the unique way you’ve lived your life creates a narrative no one else can tell.
Age is just a number
She was quick-witted, sharp as a tack, and someone I felt like I’d known for longer than the 90 minutes I had the pleasure of hearing her thoughts about life.
The Simple Pleasures of Soup
As autumn’s chill settles in, soup season beckons. From ancient broths to modern comfort bowls, discover why this timeless one-pot wonder never goes out of style.
Tiptoe through the gardens
A neighborhood walk sparked an inspiring realization: gardens make an enchanting travel theme. From local blooms to global destinations, discover how following flowers can transform your wanderlust into unforgettable journeys.
Just one memory can unlock that story inside you
The most powerful stories don’t begin with fairy tales—they start with chuckles and sighs. Unrehearsed and raw, these everyday moments carry profound weight because they emerge from lives fully lived.
What is slow looking?
Have you ever noticed how quickly people can tend to glance at things—art, nature, even the people around us—and move on? What if folks paused for a minute or even longer?
The improbable story of OK
It can be said with a check mark or a thumbs up. It’s written with two letters or four. What began as a joke nearly 200 years ago, OK has become the most recognized word in the world. Okay, let’s start with…
It took a village
A decade-long, $500 million quest involving 250 researchers yielded something extraordinary: a 3-D brain atlas mapping 170 billion cells across 3,000 categories—our most complex organ, finally charted.
Do ‘sounds of silence’ exist?
Silence is vanishing. Without noise-cancelling headphones or Ecuador’s protected Zabalo River, you’re likely drowning in noise pollution’s relentless din every single day.
A well-known October treat
From ancient Celtic bonfires to $12 billion in spending, Halloween has transformed from spirit-warding ritual into America’s most spooktacular commercial celebration.