Ainsley Schoppel

The history of troubadours dates back to 1100 in Southern France where composers and performers of lyric poetry entertained the masses. Though some troubadours remained in one location for lengthy periods of time performing under…

It’s that time of year again when, after a winter-long hibernation of sorts, the weather beckons and nature offers up Her beautiful playgrounds. Whether it’s a trail-walk, hike, bicycle ride, canoe voyage, or lake-swim, outdoor…

Today’s world is one that is somewhat unrecognizable to most individuals, businesses, families, and societies. In the blink of an eye, our predictable stability shifted, and we have all had to adapt in unique and…

Dax Justin is a Canadian explorer, adventure photographer, contributor to Canadian Geographic, certified educator for National Geographic, Helly Hansen ambassador, and a public speaker. Based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Dax uses his photos and stories…

Created in the spring of 2013, LSTN Sound Co. was formed to be an inspirational audio brand. After witnessing a woman hear her own voice for the very first time thanks to hearing aid technology,…

Paul E. Leimkuehler was born and raised in humble beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio. The oldest of four children, his parents always encouraged Paul and his siblings to participate in and enjoy sporting activities. After graduating…

With the Amazon currently burning and hurricane Dorian having left the Bahamas in ruins, international attention and concern is funneled toward these two devastating environmental disasters. However, another equally disastrous yet underreported planetary catastrophe is…

Dr. Zach Bush is one of a small number of triple board-certified MDs in the United States whose expertise encompasses endocrinology, metabolism, internal medicine, and hospice and palliative care. To date, Dr. Bush has enjoyed…

While we think of farming in terms of rolling fields, highly automated farming equipment, and vast harvest quantities, modern-day mega-farming is a relatively young industry. The beginning of Western Civilization coincided with the industrial revolution…

We live in a busy world. For most of us, our days are scheduled from the moment we wake up until the moment we crawl back into bed. Between work, social engagements, appointments, school, sporting…