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Dolce Far Niente
Every now and then, you simply have to stop. Sit down. Relax…and do nothing. Yes nothing. Italians have mastered this gentle art of...

Steven Hansen
Jun 21, 20221 min read


Sing In a Choir
Everyone knows you feel better when you sing. Whether it’s a few rounds of “99 Bottles of Beer” revving up the night at the local dive,...

Steven Hansen
Jun 12, 20222 min read


One Martini Movie: “Standby”
It takes 5 minutes to mix a classic gin martini (provided the cocktail glass is already chilled). So you can either make a martini or you...

Steven Hansen
Jun 5, 20221 min read


“Recalculating… Enjoy Your Trip!”
Thank ye tech gods for inventing GPS, and the Google Maps lady whose calm and confident navigation gets us where we need to go!...

Steven Hansen
May 29, 20228 min read


It's Time to Get Fresh Again
It's finally here! Fresh local asparagus is back at NYC’s Greenmarkets along with the first crop of radishes, leeks and field greens –...

Steven Hansen
May 21, 20221 min read


Listen! Arts & Culture Radio Live and On-demand
It’s easier than ever to listen to our subscribers’ favorite arts and culture radio stations, AudioBook Radio and JasonCharles.net. Both...

Steven Hansen
May 18, 20221 min read


Pet a Dog
By now, we are all familiar with the growing popularity of emotional support animals, and therapy dogs in particular. You see them...

Steven Hansen
May 16, 20221 min read


The Secret Key to NYC’s Beacon of Light
When red, white, and blue lights were turned on atop the Empire State Building to commemorate the country’s 1976 bicentennial, they lit...

Steven Hansen
May 10, 20221 min read


Jobs They Love: Love Letter Writer
Lucky are they who look forward to Mondays with joy in their hearts! Meet the folks whose talents and passions are happily matched to the...

Steven Hansen
May 6, 20225 min read


Great Passageways
We are always moving. Crossing passageways from point A to point B, beginning to end, winter to spring, border to border, good to bad,...

Steven Hansen
Apr 28, 20228 min read


Live Near a Park or Forest
Wouldn’t you rather look at trees than other buildings? It just makes sense that people who live near parks and greenspaces are healthier...

Steven Hansen
Apr 24, 20222 min read


Jobs They Love: Wine Librarian
Lucky are they who look forward to Mondays with joy in their hearts! Meet the folks whose talents and passions are happily matched to the...

Steven Hansen
Apr 15, 20224 min read


Listen to Gregorian Chant
Can a medieval dirge make you feel better? Well, some experts believe that listening to Gregorian chants, specifically, can put you in a...

Steven Hansen
Apr 1, 20221 min read


Gardeners: Lettuce Be Joyful and Plant!
Spring is here! It’s time to stop dreaming and start planning your garden, whether it’s a window box, a raised bed, a neighborhood garden...

Steven Hansen
Mar 20, 20223 min read


7 Minutes of Joy: Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary
One of the most amazing natural wonders of the world is the annual migration of the beautiful orange and black Monarch butterfly (Danaus...

Steven Hansen
Mar 12, 20221 min read


Move to Fremont, California
For the third year in a row, Fremont, California, has earned the title of Happiest City in the United States. The 2022 WalletHub study,...

Steven Hansen
Mar 4, 20221 min read


World’s Booklovers Open 125,000 Miniature Libraries
Traverse City, MI Small town ideas sometimes turn into stunning worldwide movements. Long before the popular tiny house trend, were the...

Steven Hansen
Feb 23, 20222 min read


Need a Shoulder to Cry On? How About a Papal Blessing? Or a Magic Spell?
Sometimes we just need a little extra help to get through a rough patch. Maybe it’s a tough time at work that you’re slogging through, a...

Steven Hansen
Feb 17, 20225 min read


Get Your Zzzzzs
You know how crappy you feel when you don’t get a good night’s rest due to nuisances like squabbling neighbors or nagging work worries?...

Steven Hansen
Feb 7, 20221 min read


Yummy Origin Stories: Jiffy Pop
We love food! We especially love creative food treats that were invented to make us happy, if not necessarily healthy. You just know the...
HA Staff
Jan 28, 20223 min read
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