Confidence Is a Verb

And Italian Ice Decoded

14 Jul

July 14, 2025
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Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

It Really Is Quittin’ Time

It’s Monday. Let’s ease in.
We’re not diving headfirst into Monday motivation—we’re just here with three short reads to spark a conversation, lift your brain out of the inbox sludge, and remind you that interesting things are still happening in the world (even on a Monday).

Let’s get into it.

TODAY’S PICKS

Confidence Is a Verb

Turns out, confidence isn’t something you feel—it’s something you do. Three weirdly effective tricks to help you look (and feel) the part.

Why Everyone’s Embracing Birding Now

After the pandemic, birdwatching exploded—from sewage-lagoon pilgrimages to quirky slang and heartfelt comics. Discover how this humble hobby connects us all in fresh, joyful ways.

Italian Ice Decoded

It’s fruity, frozen, and totally dairy-free—but what is Italian ice, really? The answer’s older (and cooler) than you might think. Let’s dig in.

What’s your go-to frozen treat?