Ellen Ryan
Connecting real people to you.
Specialties: profiles; small business/management; career change/education. Longtime magazine editor/writer and digital/print freelancer. Crack copyeditor, too!
sidwell.edu
On the Books
A roundtable discussion among alumni experts about the new wave of American censorship.
taboracademy.org
Voices Unbanned: A Q&A on Books & Bias
Roundtable discussion: Two librarians on censorship and threats to public and school libraries.
Next Avenue
Effective Philanthropy for Half of Humanity
Nonprofits serving women and girls survive on a pittance, so donations have an outsized impact. Why and where to invest your tax refund this spring.
Next Avenue
Modern Romances Are More Diverse. So Are Their Writers.
In a roundtable conversation, four top romance writers talk to Next Avenue about everything from modern characters and plots to the meaning of romance
Next Avenue
A Sweet Dream Come True
How one couple left corporate life on one coast to start a very small, sweet business ... overcome errors ... and thrive at the other end of the U.S. (with tips for you, too!)
Minnesota Magazine
Finding Light in the Darkness
"I live by hope,” says Dr. Dan Reidenberg, who believes talking about suicide can encourage individuals to seek help.
Next Avenue
Frugal to the Very End
Americans shop online for everything these days — food, beds, cars, even dates. Adding caskets and funeral urns saves money and offers at least as good quality and service.
Next Avenue
Help Yourself by Helping Others
According to the Mayo Clinic, volunteering has at least five physical and mental health benefits. Here are real-world examples.
Next Avenue
Is Small the Next Big Idea for Empty Nesters?
Microunits and co-living are cheaper, more sociable options for older renters
Minnesota Magazine
All creatures great and small
Collette Adkins provides a voice — and legal advocacy — for the world’s carnivores
AARP
Who are you once the kids are gone?
You’re 50+, the kids have left—why are you anxious, confused, at a standstill? Here’s what to do.
Next Avenue
5 yummy reasons to buy value brands
If you buy private labels instead of name brands, you can enjoy the traditions and have more in your grocery budget at week's end. Here are five (surprising?) reasons and the evidence to back them up.
psycom.net
High-functioning anxiety: What it is and how to cope
People with high-functioning anxiety handle anxiety well — but that can't last. Here are the signs, the causes, ways to cope, and more.
naahq.org
A Picture of Health
Healthy-certified buildings demonstrate management companies' standards and help attract and retain residents, invest in staff, and command higher rents.