Steven Hansen
Sidewalk Sorcery: The Chalk Magic of David Zinn
If you happen to be strolling down the street one morning in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and notice a weird green gremlin staring up at you...
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Steven Hansen
Oct 157 min read
The Most Unique Bookstores in the World
Don’t get us wrong. We love Powell’s, The Strand, Rizzoli, Shakespeare & Company, and all the other great bookstores of the world. And...
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Steven Hansen
Oct 92 min read
700+ Neighbors Nosh, Connect at City’s Longest Table
A potluck lunch was held in Chelsea last Sunday and 700 or so neighbors showed up! It was the third annual “Longest Table” party in New...
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Steven Hansen
Sep 292 min read
Yummy Origin Stories: Circus Peanuts
And the number 1 worst candy treat ever foisted upon unlucky trick-or-treaters? Circus peanuts.
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Steven Hansen
Sep 153 min read
Eager to Appear Younger Than You Are?
We all know there is no secret elixir for looking youthful and vibrant. It’s simply a matter of keeping fit, both mentally and...
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Steven Hansen
Sep 66 min read
What Are Your De-stressors -- Fish? Green Jello? Legos?
These days, it is essential to have a few tried and true relaxation techniques in your emotional survival kit. Stress and anxiety seem...
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Steven Hansen
Aug 272 min read
Secret NYC: Discover the City’s Most Lavish Loo
When you’re in New York City and you really need to find a toilet, you don’t have many reliable options. You could sashay into a busy...
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Steven Hansen
Aug 225 min read
Find a Place ‘Where Everybody Knows Your Name’
In a hilly neighborhood in northern Manhattan, there’s a beloved seating area at the top of a steep public staircase connecting the...
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Steven Hansen
Aug 132 min read
Burn Your Worries, Woes, and Morbid Thoughts to Ashes!
It’s that time once again to banish your gloomy thoughts and troublesome worries by having them burned to ashes along with the veritable...
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Steven Hansen
Aug 73 min read
Beware: Don’t Get Catty with Us
TomTom Cats and their human companions have been in the spotlight lately, recipients of some ill-advised scorn on the current political...
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Steven Hansen
Jul 302 min read
The Strangest Radio Station in the World
A red button is blinking on the aerial Google map of Worcester, England, where the image of a large medieval-looking church is located....
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Steven Hansen
Jul 232 min read
Do Nothing: Let Your Worries Wander Away
If it feels like you’re stressing out more than ever these days, you’re not alone. Concerns about family, health, work, politics,...
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Steven Hansen
Jul 162 min read
Sandcastle Building? Frantic Fun but Forget the Moat!
You would think that building a sandcastle on the beach would be a supremely futile task. You only have a short window of time to finish...
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Steven Hansen
Jul 93 min read
OK to Have Plants in the Bedroom?
In recent years, indoor gardening has blossomed into a popular phenomenon. It makes sense as gardening in general is still one of the...
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Steven Hansen
Jun 301 min read
Iceland, Maine Most Peaceful Places
The latest Global Peace Index has rated Iceland the most peaceful country in the world, a position it has held since 2008, followed by...
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Steven Hansen
Jun 221 min read
Get C-c-c-cold!
These days, the national weather map looks more like the upper end of the Scoville hot peppers scale, glowing habanero orange to cayenne...
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Steven Hansen
Jun 192 min read
Just Need to Hit the Road and Chill?
During the 2020 Covid pandemic lockdown months, when a nervous trip to the grocery store or a walk around the block were our only...
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Steven Hansen
Jun 102 min read
The Evocative ‘Morse Code’ of Trains
The sound of a distant train's whistle echoing across the stillness of a lonely night is perhaps the most haunting of sounds. Those...
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Steven Hansen
May 306 min read
Not-So-Public Art Delights by Surprise
Steve Hansen Public art pieces like murals, sculptures, and performances enliven community gathering spaces, civic centers, and parks....
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Steven Hansen
May 191 min read
How to Harvest Happiness Every Day
You’ve probably heard this a zillion times before, and it may sound corny, but it's true! Be thankful for all the good things that take...
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