How to Cope with Autumn Blues

How to Cope with Autumn Blues

There was a time I used to hate September.  September meant returning to the boring routine of school, study, or work, shorter days, and autumn knocking at my door. It was nothing more or less than the abrupt end of that lovely summer feeling.  Living in a big city,...
Sun: Instructions for Use (Part 1)

Sun: Instructions for Use (Part 1)

I was born in the Mediterranean, and spent every summer of my childhood playing on the Spanish beach. In my memories, it was paradise. I have no memories whatsoever of having to “protect” myself “against” the sun by putting thick layers of sunscreen on my skin every...