Cycles: Spring and the Message of the Season
As we cycle from winter to spring, the weather here this year is reluctant to go from snowy to sunshine…
The Golden Hour
The Golden Hour: the time of day that comes around twice – it’s a time when the sun hits an angle with the earth and the light becomes magical…
History of the Stock Market
What is the stock market, and why was it formed? For many people, investment is seen as a way to change their lives and assure their future. Some see only potential, while other see desperation and loss. In the past, the stock market was for the elite and the wealthy. So who formed the modern stock market, and what were their intentions?
Colonizing Mars & Organic Matter in Space
On Mars, scientists have been finding evidence of early stages of a developing ecosystem since 2014. This brings us to Elon Musk’s recent SpaceX launch and his future plans for Mars – that is, colonization. So, if we were to colonize Mars, do we have safeguards in place to protect its burgeoning ecosystem?
Brain Health: Is Smiling the Key?
Your brain is a delicate and intricate system, more complex than any computer we have developed. The ability to properly use your brain can be the determining factor in whether or not your golden years are truly “golden”. So, what can you do for better brain health?
Earth Design: Geometry & Disaster Proofing in Architecture
Design is an integral part of the built environment that humans inhabit. We live in homes separate from nature, and in the developed world, we spend less and less time outside interacting with nature. This disconnect from the natural world has led to many developments in technology, but one of the most ancient principles of nature still seems to apply. When we design and build our own environments, the shapes that appeal to the majority of people still have their origins in nature’s example of symmetry, such as the fibonacci sequence, the golden ratio, or sacred geometry. Why are we drawn to these concepts? Perhaps nature is trying to tell us something…
Hygge: the Cure for the Winter Blues?
If winter has become less than enjoyable, why not try and take a page from the Danish, who have recently made their mark on the self-help section with bestsellers about their concept “Hygge”…
Analog versus Digital
Digital technology has brought many wonders – connectivity, instant communication, the latest meme, Netflix, Spotify, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Skype, Google, and of course, YouTube cat videos. But a new movement is bringing back the analog…
