A Bear Went to School

I actually have seen a few wild animals, though not because I’m particularly adventurous. I live in a big city, but sometimes people here stumble on bears while in the park, or a bear will enter their yard. One of the most memorable moments occurred when I was walking with a friend in a woodedContinue reading “A Bear Went to School”

What Technology Are You Better Off Without?

Everywhere you look, you’ll see gadgets, apps, and digital conveniences; it’s easy to feel like every piece of technology is essential. For many of us, tech supports our work, our learning, our communication, and even our creativity. But not every tool is actually useful or helpful… or needed. When I look closely at my ownContinue reading “What Technology Are You Better Off Without?”

Returning to the Present and the Past

If I could relive any age or year, I would pick several ages and years from my life. I had some great years when everything went right, from my job to my personal life. I’ve also had great ages when I reached a milestone, like being old enough to do things. But I also thinkContinue reading “Returning to the Present and the Past”

Your life without a computer: what does it look like?

Life without a computer would be drastically different, almost unrecognizable compared to what I’m used to now. So much of my daily routine revolves around instant access to information, entertainment, and connection that removing the computer feels like stepping back in time. For starters, there would be no more YouTube for entertainment. That means noContinue reading “Your life without a computer: what does it look like?”

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Best Piece of Advice Ever Received

It took a while for the well-known phrase “work smarter, not harder” to sink into my brain years after I’d first heard it. I get it now: the words are about focusing on efficiency and getting better results without burning out. But when I was younger, I used to think that working longer hours andContinue reading “Work Smarter, Not Harder: Best Piece of Advice Ever Received”