The top emailed story on the New York Times website today is about a high-powered corporate law firm that’s offering employees a year off in exchange for one-third of their base-pay. For employee Heather Eisenlord this means $80,000. She’ll be travelling around the world–possibly stopping to teach monks English in Nepal and bringing solar power to parts…

I don’t know about where you are, but it’s graaaay here in NYC today. Again. Which is why this gorgeous animated video by Jeff Scher for NYT.com, “Welcome Back” made me so happy. Enjoy the petally, springy soft goodness: http://scher.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/13/welcome-back/

Holly’s great post on “Feel Better Day” reminded me how it’s so easy when we’re ill–either from a passing cold or a long-term disease–to slip into the emotional dumps. But it’s not necessary to feel blue while your body is healing. In fact, many studies show that the brighter your mood the faster you mend. As someone…

I love the internets. I’m still at work and realizing I have no idea what to cook for my single gal’s dinner. So I googled “What should I eat for dinner?” And found this list of recipe suggestions. Handy! I think I’m opting for a simple stir fry with broccoli, beets, and some grass-fed beef…

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