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I am not usually a hat girlie. I have a hard time finding ones that fit my head right and even when I do, I forget I have them in my closet. The ones that I own, albeit only a few, don’t get worn often, but in the summertime, they are my saving grace. I’d even go as far as to say that they’re my favorite summer accessory. And it’s not just because protecting your skin from the pesky UV rays is important—they’re also a great option when it’s too hot out to heat style hair and prevent your scalp...

On a warm Friday afternoon in February, Bianca Austin waits in her Airbnb in Gulfport, Mississippi, for a new friend to come by. “Hey, girl!” she says, jumping up from her chair as Katrina Mateen walks through the front door in a trenchcoat, her face framed by big sunglasses and a sparkly baseball hat. They hug like they’ve known each other for ages, though they only met last October, after police shot and killed Mateen’s son outside a nearby Family Dollar store. His birthday was earlier this week—he would have been 16—and she and Austin spent the prior night trying...

Vacations in the summer months usually involve traveling to warmer destinations where we can just let go and relax. But preparing for any travel can be anything but relaxing. So here are some fundamental things to consider that can make the whole process less stressful, and actually kind of enjoyable! Once your itinerary is set and you have a fairly good idea of what the weather conditions will be, you’re already half-way there. The events and climate will give you the parameters for what and how much you need to pack. Start Early What causes a lot of anxiety in...

Knowing how to ask questions in English is important, whether you're a tourist who needs directions or an advanced learner using English with colleagues in another country. There are many kinds of questions learners will encounter, and one of the most common is yes/no questions.Yes/no questions are questions that can be answered with yes or no and are different from questions asking for more specific information (like Where is the museum? or When is the meeting?). Here are some examples of yes/no questions: Are they your parents? Would you like to go to the park with me? Does she play...

In 1990, I sat next to a guy on an airplane, and it changed the way I thought about spending time with my dad and brothers. It was way before people stopped talking on planes, so I asked the guy in 22A where he was headed. He and his brothers were taking their father on an “adventure club” weekend. As one of three brothers with an adventurous Dad, I asked him to tell me more. That was three decades ago. Since creating our own Adventure Club, we’ve shared experiences and strengthened relationships in ways that most people never will. In...