It’s been three and a half months since my partner died. Three and a half months of living alone. Sort of. Initially, there were family around who stayed with me. But everyone eventually returned to …
It’s the Holiday Season?
Cooler mornings, leaves changing color. It’s after Labor Day and most places in the United States are experiencing the first signs of autumn. Halloween candy is already on sale at the grocery store. …
A Toxic Stew: Add Chronic Loneliness
When Ralph Yarl approached the door of the wrong house, he had no idea that he was on the wrong street. When Kaylin Gillis's driver pulled into the wrong driveway, he realized quickly and started …
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COVID Lockdowns – a lesson in extremes
Did your housing situation change during the COVID-19 pandemic? The covid lockdowns of 2020 upended our day to day lives and, in many cases, our homes as millions of people were forced to reckon with …
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Podshare: the future of living together?
For a recent long weekend visit to Los Angeles I booked myself two nights at Podshare, a hostel marketed as a 'co-living' space. Podshare encourages both long-term and short stays and offers the …
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New Year, New Habits
“This is the year!” millions of Americans declare each January 1st. “This is the year I resolve to…” lose 20 pounds, go to the gym, quit smoking, take up scuba diving, learn French, etc. Even if you …
