Road Trips, Parks and Places to See, Making a Living Remotely, Van/RV Life, and How Wealth is Built – and Lost
By Rachel Puryear Well, “post-Roe” is a phrase it deeply pains me to write. This is a gruesome and outrageous step back in civil rights, bodily autonomy, and personal freedom. A key part of a disturbing trend of outsized influence of an extreme, billionaire-funded, rightwing minority clawing back decades of progress. For a small number…
By Rachel Puryear Want to go somewhere really hot, and really beautiful? Arizona has several gorgeous parks that showcase its haunting desert beauty in a way you’ll never forget. These views are worth braving the heat (but still bring your hats and sunscreen, and make sure your vehicle’s AC is working): Saguaro National Park: Situated…
By Rachel Puryear Ever wonder what type of person it is behind all these mass shootings? Domestic Violence is a Top Indicator for Mass Shootings People who abuse and intentionally hurt their romantic partners and children don’t just make bad partners and parents – they’re also the majority of mass shooting and other gun violence…
Read more What Mass Shooters Tend to Have in Common – It’s Domestic Violence
By Rachel Puryear Want to switch to a remote career, but worried that there’s nothing you’d be qualified for without first spending a lot of time and money? Do you wonder whether you’ve got a shot at remote work, without certain kinds of college degrees? Have no fear – here are some of the fastest-growing…
Read more Fast-Growing Remote Occupations That Don’t Require a Degree
By Rachel Puryear The San Mateo area – located about halfway between San Francisco and San Jose, and known colloquially as “the Peninsula” – is known as a bustling, densely populated region with a strong local economy and plentiful amenities. In many ways, it’s a smaller urban center that rivals the more famous cities it’s…
By Rachel Puryear As the Supreme Court majority currently drafts a shamefully cruel and anti-scientific opinion overturning the 49-year-old Roe v. Wade, a landmark decision which guaranteed the right to access abortion, pro-choice forces are gearing up to battle for the fundamental right of basic bodily autonomy yet again. We’ve seen this coming for a…
By Rachel Puryear Love the open road, but don’t want to be away from your kitties too long? Take them with you! Yes, you can have your cake (or catnip) and eat it, too. Got dogs? See also Bringing Your Dogs With You to the Great Outdoors. Here are some tips for taking your feline…
By Rachel Puryear When you think of Northern California, you probably think of the San Francisco Bay Area region. The Bay Area may indeed be the most populous region in the northern half of the state, but there’s also a lot to see along the rural coast between the Bay Area and the California-Oregon border.…
By Rachel Puryear Creating workplaces which are more diverse, more equitable, and more inclusive can be a complex and challenging undertaking for many organizations, even the ones who are truly sincere and serious about doing so. (Of course, that’s never an excuse for not making the needed effort.) In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic,…
Read more Remote Work is a Game-Changer for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
By Rachel Puryear If you’ve been on social media at all in the recent weeks, you’ve no doubt heard about the bizarre and even sordid (poop in the bed!) accusations flying between mega-star Johnny Depp, and his ex-wife Amber Heard. If popular commentary is any indication, though, most people – regardless of who they’re rooting…
Read more What Johnny Depp Must Prove in Order to Prevail (and Why It’s an Uphill Battle)
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