And how to make them last longer. — How many weeks does the average person live? Maybe your first thought is way up there, like 150k weeks, 70k weeks for sure. Believe it or not, it's much less than you'd think. Oliver Burkeman asked this question to a host of people for his book Four Thousand Weeks: Time…

Here’s one undeniable way to discover yours. — You’re looking to find purpose—a reason to get up in the morning or a career to fulfill your heart and soul. I know the feeling. You try this and try that for a little while, only to be disappointed you don’t fall in love right away. “When will my calling…

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Watching Avantgardey and what surprised us. — Wouldn't you say yes if your daughter's dance teacher invited you to a taping of America's Got Talent in Los Angeles? We sure did and enjoyed every second of the experience, with a few surprises thrown in. Watching a live taping is an experience I'll never forget. So, who is…

Why don’t you want me to come anymore?! — Dear frog ladies, I read a shocking scientific discovery about female spotted frogs this morning. Apparently, they croak not to attract a mate but to tell them to go away. Does this mean you really didn’t want me all those times I approached you? I know you shouted and looked…

Even video meetings can help grow your art skills. — I have a secret. I enjoy drawing people when they can’t see me. Drawing people in public is tricky, and you must be brave, but sketching people talking on a video call is fantastic when you’re an artistic coward like me. I’ve been writing articles on Medium, for over two…

I got a lift I didn't expect. — I always dreamed of visiting Stonehenge in the U.K. — thanks to my sister organizing the trip this summer — that dream came true. It's an experience I'll never forget. If you haven't been yet, plan to go at least once in your life. As an educator and artist, I'm…

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A comic essay about surprise connections with your… —