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The Rising!

November 8, 2020 Dr. Dean

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Visit Any National Park for Free on September 26—or Volunteer to Help Maintain Them

September 24, 2020 Dr. Dean
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This Is What Democracy Looks Like

July 31, 2020 Dr. Dean
Members of the New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz kneel together around the Black Lives Matter logo on the court during the national anthem before the start of an NBA basketball game Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

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The Senate just passed a historic environmental bill.

June 18, 2020 Dr. Dean

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The Erosion of Deep Literacy

June 12, 2020 Dr. Dean

Neil Postman put it succinctly, if more broadly, in 1985: Only in the printed word can complicated truths be rationally conveyed. (National Affairs)

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Japan’s Ancient Way To Save The Planet

March 14, 2020March 21, 2020 Dr. Dean
A repair of crack pottery tea cup at Japanese tea room

The concept of mottainai encompasses the idea of respecting resources and not wasting them, along with an inherent recognition of their value. (BBC)

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Nature makes children happier, science shows

February 27, 2020 Dr. Dean

As my wife, daughters and I hiked through the woods at one of the many state parks near our home, I explained to them how we were doing three things that were simultaneously boosting our happiness at that moment. . . (CNN)

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The Smithsonian has released more than 2.8 million images you can use for free

February 27, 2020 Dr. Dean
Let’s hope this is one of them.

Included are images from all 19 Smithsonian museums, nine research centers, libraries, archives, and the National Zoo. (The Verge)

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Optimist’s Guide to 2020

ImageDecember 25, 2019March 21, 2020 Dr. Dean

The Unique Health Benefits of Autumn Hikes

November 13, 2019November 14, 2019 Dr. Dean

It’s the best season for forest bathing (Elemental)

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