The Two Words That Protect Your Energy

And Why Covered Bridges Disappeared

October 20, 2025

Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder.

E. B. White

It Really Is Quittin’ Time

Let’s ease into the week with three quick reads made to wake up your brain (and your group chat). Curious, clever, and just the right kind of distraction.

Less Doomscrolling. More Conversations.

TODAY’S PICKS

The Two Words That Protect Your Energy

A tiny language tweak that helps you chase goals without burning out. Hint: swap one word, change everything.

Do You Rise and Shine… or Stay Up Late?

Turns out your sleep style says more about you than you think. But which one secretly has the edge — the early bird or the night owl?

Why Covered Bridges Disappeared

What if that charming roofed wooden bridge was once a smart engineering choice — not nostalgia? Discover why we built them and then stopped.

Are you a sunrise superstar or a midnight thinker? And do you judge the other camp just a little?