Geography

Although we’re only a few months into 2026, this year is already shaping up to be historic when it comes to weather patterns and climate change. For the past three years, heat records have been broken with historic warming trends. 2026 is expected to be no different, and to date,…

For so many of us, the idea of traveling in our later years has been a bedrock concept. In our younger days, we may have lacked the time, money, or courage to set out and see the world, but in our later years, the world is our oyster, so to…

So, are your Fall travel plans falling into place? Those of us who have the luxury to travel outside of the typical school calendar know that September and October can be beautiful weather opportunities to travel domestically and even internationally, without some of the crowds frequently found in popular destinations….

We can (almost) all agree that climate change is wreaking havoc on our planet: More volatile and dangerous weather patterns, more erosion of waterfront land, more temperature extremes, and, as we’ve recently witnessed in California, more dangerous wildfires in inhabited places. And that’s not even addressing the land, water, and…

A comfortable retirement, where you can enjoy your leisure and explore new opportunities, is a long sought-after goal for so many. And in today’s world, where the cost of living can challenge your retirement savings and income, and where social, cultural, or political winds can make you rethink your sense…

In case you missed the celebration of International Day of Happiness last week, there’s news to report about the prevalence of happiness among younger and older adults in the United States and around the world. A new poll conducted by Gallup was just released examining happiness around the world. Called…