When the Door Never Closes

And Why Birds Pick Your Car as Their Canvas

November 12, 2025

The trouble is, if you don’t risk anything, you risk even more.”

Erica Jong

It Really Is Quittin’ Time

Midweek reminder: the to-do list might be long, but curiosity doesn’t take orders.
So before you dive into one more “urgent” email, hit pause.
We’ve got three stories that’ll nudge your brain out of autopilot and into “huh, that’s interesting” mode.

Because quitting time isn’t about stopping work—it’s about starting to live again.

TODAY’S PICKS

When the Door Never Closes

Sometimes you don’t get the apology, the answer, or the neat goodbye. This one’s about finding peace anyway—and learning to walk away lighter.

Who Decided 40 Hours Was “Enough”?

The five-day grind feels normal—but it wasn’t always. Here’s how the “standard workweek” became sacred… and why more people are starting to call its bluff.

Why Birds Pick Your Car as Their Canvas

Turns out birds aren’t indiscriminate — the hue, make and parking spot of your car can turn it into a target. Here’s what the data uncovered.

If 40 hours isn’t it, what is your sweet spot?