The war in Ukraine hasn’t stopped. Banners of azure and yellow can still be seen in windows and across vehicles throughout this country and many others as headlines continue attesting to ongoing escalation. Yet the true impact of this conflict lies in what’s been removed from view: the heart and soul of a people, the voice of a culture, and the art that brings color and meaning to life…

There are ample studies available that, at first glance, make it seem like marriage in the U.S. is heading towards extinction. In the last 100 years, the number of marriages per 1,000 people has steadily declined (outside of the postwar bump of the 1950s). Over the same time period, both men and women who do choose to tie the knot do so at an increasingly older age, while the number of people cohabiting, coparenting, and raising children solo have all climbed. These might seem like depressing statistics to those in favor of traditional coupling, but we’d like to make the case that the institution is alive and thriving…

Ever wondered why companies big and small often plan outings and activities for their employees that have absolutely nothing to do with the work they do? Corporate retreats, afternoons at the bowling alley or ballpark, and food trucks and cornhole in the parking lot are clever — and research-backed — methods to take people out of the monotony of their “regular” space and into a place that will bring out a different side of them. These seemingly random ventures are excellent means of fostering togetherness, forging friendships and trust, and generally livening up the joint. These individual social benefits pay dividends back in the office, creating a more positive atmosphere, which can lead to better quality of work and increased productivity…