What Is Non-Contested Probate?
Estate planning remains a gap for many Americans. In 2025, Caring.com conducted a Wills and Estate Planning Survey and found that 24% of people have […]
Vincent van Gogh on Fear, Taking Risks, and How Inspired Mistakes Propel Us Forward – The Marginalian
During our recent conversation at the Boston Book Festival, the wise and wonderful Amanda Palmer spoke about the harrowing experience of watching her best friend […]
43 Romantic Date Night Ideas for Married Couples
What makes a great marriage? There’s no single answer, and there’s certainly no perfect formula for keeping romance alive year after year. Whether you’ve been […]
4181: Is Reality Objective or Subjective? by Steve Pavlina on Mental Freedom
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Stop Trying to Eliminate Every Stressor
“Drink the wine, Vishen. Stop obsessing about carbs. Don’t be a bubble boy.” These words didn’t come from a friend who loves to party. They […]
How do you like them apples?
In October, the apples in New England are some of the best in the world. Alas, the apples in this bowl are nine months old […]
How to Reinvent Yourself Without Starting Your Life Over
The Hollywood Myth of Starting Over Whenever popular culture depicts someone changing their life, the story almost always involves dramatic destruction. The protagonist dramatically walks […]
Nano Banana 2.5 and the Rise of Prompt-Led Image Creation
A few years ago, making a polished graphic meant opening a design suite, sourcing assets, and spending hours on layers and masks. Today, plenty of […]
When Elder Abuse Becomes a Felony
Elder abuse affects a huge number of older adults in the United States. The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that more than 10% of adults […]
Poet Diane Ackerman on What She Learned While Working at a Suicide Prevention Hotline – The Marginalian
“How are we so optimistic, so careful not to trip and yet do trip, and then get up and say OK?” Maira Kalman pondered in […]
