Busy days that felt like they flew by, empty ones that felt like they would never end. We’ve all had them - moments, months, even years that seem to move at different speeds - so what causes this, and how can we use this to our advantage in a year like 2020? Until recently, I thought it was the amount of tasks I completed that made time feel like it was moving fast or slow. For example, a day with four meetings and fifty emails would feel a...
When it's so cold that you need to wear socks inside your boots, a sweater under your coat, and fur-lined gloves even though your hands are already stuffed inside your pockets, it can take a lot to justify going outside. Work pays, garbage smells and sometimes it's good to check the mail. That's about it. During my recent visit to Coggeshall Farm Museum in Bristol, Rhode Island, on a day just as cold as the one described above, I quickly...
Mount Hope Farm in Bristol, Rhode Island, is a wonderful place to visit for people of all ages and backgrounds. In the morning, you’ll find the locals walking their dogs, browsing the farmers’ market, or taking an outdoor yoga class. Visit in the afternoon, and you might glimpse a wedding, hear some live jazz, or catch a beautiful sunset along the bay. With beautiful, rolling grounds open year-round and its three hundred year old...
