One of our favorite places to walk is a 2.2-mile nature trail at nearby Haverford College. Unfortunately, the campus had been closed to visitors this past year, which meant no nature trail. But then on June 1, the college announced that visitors would be permitted back on campus with some restrictions. However, there were no … Continue reading Thank You, Haverford College!
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This Probably Has Some Meaning, But I’m Not Sure What That Would Be
My wife and I were out driving the other day, and I made the observation to her that whenever I saw two people out walking together, it was always either a man and a woman, or two women. It was never two guys. And most of the time, by far, it was two women. We … Continue reading This Probably Has Some Meaning, But I’m Not Sure What That Would Be
Reducing Stress in Just 15 Minutes per Week
Going on a 15-minute 'awe walk' each week, where we stop to appreciate the world around us, can help boost positive emotions and reduce stress, a new study shows. These 'awe walks', where we soak up nature, architecture, and more, can boost healthy 'pro-social' emotions such as compassion and gratitude. Professor Virginia Sturm at the … Continue reading Reducing Stress in Just 15 Minutes per Week
Seeing Signs of Hope While Out for a Drive
Today, my wife, son, and I went for about a two-hour car ride, never venturing more than five miles from our house. The purpose of the trip was for my wife to drop off schoolwork for her preschool students. A fellow teacher had put together a driving route, using Mapquest, that configured the best route … Continue reading Seeing Signs of Hope While Out for a Drive
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