s. As they get older and start school, kids learn reading, writing, and arithmetic. But what are the other essential life skills kids needs to know?There are all sorts of life skills – some basic, some fairly complex — that kids need to master in order to have the sort of social, emotional and practical wherewithal to be good at life. According to child-development experts, career planners and business leaders, here’s where to start to ensure your kids are well-prepared for whatever (and whoever) the world throws at them.1. They can sort through online news. 2. They can use a map and compass. Spatial awareness isn’t just a key part of STEM education. It also prevents us from getting lost. Start...
Illustration by Marc Aspinal But I’ve Got Ovid A Duck, Miami, and the Fantasy Life By Jane Alison After thirty years of disaster with men and fresh from a spanking-new heartbreak, I’m back in Miami, back in my dilapidated condo in paradise, to decide if it’s time to retire from love. Even my mother thinks I should. When I called to tell her of the latest disaster, she sighed and said, Maybe, darling, you should give up on all that. Maybe it’s just time. Okay, I’ve got other loves, after all. My broken-down mother. My blind old cat. A love poet who’s been dead two thousand years whose words I’m being paid to translate. A friend or two via text. Who needs more? Every morning...
What do actresses Emma Watson and Jennifer Aniston have in common? They are both single. "I never believed the whole 'I'm happy single' spiel," Watson said in a 2019 interview. "I was like, 'This is totally spiel.' It took me a long time, but I'm very happy [being single]. I call it being self-partnered." And they are not the only ones who manage to enjoy life without a partner. Recently, a now-deleted Reddit user posted a question on the platform, asking: "What is a reason you are glad to be single?" Answers immediately started flooding in. As of now, the thread has over 13,000 comments, providing an interesting insight into the lives of singles. From being able to sleep in...
Like many of us, [Michael] needed a way to let the family know whether pants are required to enter the room — in other words, whenever a videoconference is in progress. Sure he could hang a do not disturb sign, but those are easy to forget. There’s no need to worry about forgetting to change status because this beautiful wall-mounted sign can be controlled with Alexa. Inside the gorgeous box made from walnut, curly maple, and oak is an ESP32, some RGB LEDs, and three MOSFETs. [Michael] is using the fauxmoESP library to interface the ESP32 with Alexa, which emulates a Phillips Hue bulb for the sake of using a protocol she already knows. [Michael] can change the color and...
While almost all clothing racks provide the same essential function of showcasing clothes that are for sell, they are not all created equal. Clothing racks come in a variety of designs and styles as well as price points. Whether you are looking for functionality or aesthetics, below are some of our seven top clothing racks for your business. Best Clothing Racks Top Pick: Econoco Garment Rack Runner Up: Simple Houseware Clothing Rack Best Value: Whitmor Adjustable 2-Rod Garment Rack Econoco Garment Rack Top Pick: Econoco directly serves the entire retail industry and the company has manufactured store fixtures and displays since 1925. Econoco’s garment rack weighs 25.8 pounds and it is made of steel. It has a hang...
