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...from the roots. There was a huge sense that anything was possible. They could do anything and they’d be the first to do it.”Boyd recounted the easygoing nature of society to the gathered students. “Nobody worried that they might miss out on something, or they might not get into grad school,” Boyd explains. “It was very loose.”At a school like Harvard, it can be difficult to imagine such relaxed times, according to Boyd. “The other thing that?...
...1950s, the retrospective places the “Contrasts of Forms” exhibition in the context of his more representational style. The legacy of Léger’s early experimentation is seen in the fragmented forms, but his return to representative art is impossible to miss. Léger depicts the world by assembling basic shapes and bold colors into paintings that emphasize smooth, natural forms. This exhibit illustrates the stylistic permutations of a great modern painter without assuming vast knowledge of 20th century art. In capitalizing on an opportunity to showcase the trajectory...
Maia, an ultra-luxurious resort in the Seychelles, may offer canoeing, fishing and snorkeling excursions, but our tip is to give them all a miss. This seven-month-old property is instead made for mooching on an opulent scale. Picture 30 sumptuous villas, spread over 12 hectares next to secluded Anse Louis beach, and appointed with every comfort. Private gazebos offer sweeping views of the Indian Ocean, but the scenery is best enjoyed from your own plunge pool with a glass of champagne. The service is designed for solitude seekers: you can stay cocooned, interacting with a personal butler whose...
There are a number of reasons for the reverse migration. Some retirees simply miss their favorite restaurants and familiar surroundings. But generally, most return because they've lost a spouse or are no longer mobile and need the support a family can provide. And while families welcome returning seniors, it's not always easy. Fisher, for example, already had her hands full with work, her own retirement planning and an autistic son. Retirees who leave and return also "put an increasing burden on their community's infrastructure," says Sandy Markwood, CEO of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging...
...perfectionist.” Another is, “My perfectionism ensures that I get things done right; my success depends on my perfectionism.” In reality, perfectionists may be no more successful than their equally motivated but less perfectionistic peers. Perfectionists often have problems with procrastination, missed deadlines, paralyzing self-criticism, high stress levels, and low productivity. Sometimes it’s hard to distinguish motivation for healthy achievement from perfectionism. One of the main markers of perfectionism is a tendency towards all-or-nothing thinking. Events and experiences are seen as either all good...