Aesthetics

AOA 024 | Rachel Faller | Environmentally and Socially Responsible Fashion

"Most people aren't just going to buy a product because it's the right thing to do, they are going to buy it because it is what they want, and it is the right price. If it has a good social cause behind it, that is just the cherry on top" - Rachel Faller on how to...

Why Is It So Hard To Clean Out The Junk From The Basement?

I was home for Christmas at my parents' house. They painted my old bedroom - over the sweet orange/rust colored paint job from high school with a classy blue and finally took down my posters (the audacity!).  They also asked me to get rid of some of my old stuff that...

A Primer On Storytelling: Creating An Extraordinary Life

I have long been fascinated by people with the wonderful ability to weave a tale. So I set out to explore the theory and practice of storytelling.  This is a guest post by dog sled racer, Denver teaching fellow, and intrepid storyteller Sam Christman. Enter Sam...

Epic Locations of the USA: The Natural Wonders

This year will be a big year for me for a number of reasons, one of which is that I will visit my 50th and final state of the Union: Alaska!  Growing up, I would sit down on the couch and memorize maps of every state. From family vacations when I was younger, to...