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Danish author Hans Christian Andersen once said, “Where words fail, music speaks.” And for anyone who loves music, you can understand the passion and joy that music provides in life, even when all else may seem in despair. As it turns out, the place in your brain where music is…

Whether you’re trying to squeeze the last days of leisure out of summer or looking forward to a busy fall, you may have time for one more summer read before Labor Day arrives. In that case, we have a few new titles for you to consider, ranging from light and…

Whether you’re sitting on a beach, in a canoe, or at a lake during these dog days of August, chances are you may be looking for something fun and smart to listen to (if you’re not reading a great beach read). So, in our continuing quest to bring you new…

So, like most of us, you’ve likely been through a few hard years and are yearning for better times, and maybe a version 2.0 of yourself. Maybe you’ve let your hair go gray, have given up the expensive manicures, and are allowing yourself to live and dress comfortably, rather than…

One way to stay cool and happy during this hot weather is to be indoors (and hopefully in air conditioning) and watch movies. In fact, in England, there’s a movie chain offering free admission during the heatwave to redheaded patrons (who are said to be at more risk from the…

So it’s that time of year when many of us, at least in our younger years, might have fretted over not having a “beach body” (whatever that’s supposed to mean). But now, most of us have likely come to terms with the way we look, the way we feel, and…