For much of my career I focused on learning, and more recently identity, but these days I have come to believe that there is an even more basic value that sits at the heart of the museum experience—enhanced well-being.
(via Why Well-Being Is at the Heart of Museum Experiences – American Alliance of Museums)
Independent Sector Releases New Value of Volunteer Time of $29.95 Per Hour — Independent Sector
(WASHINGTON, April 18, 2022) – Independent Sector, with the Do Good Institute, announced today that the latest value of a volunteer hour is estimated to be $29.95, which is a 4.9% increase over 2020. Estimated from data collected in 2021, the figure illustrates the valuable contributions volunteers make to support our communities and nation.
Kandinsky painting that was auctioned during WWII is returned to Jewish heirs
A prized painting by Russian master Wassily Kandinsky that was sold under duress during World War II has been returned to the descendants of its former Jewish owners.
Crispy Prosciutto, Sage Pesto, & Tomato Grilled Cheese | Half Baked Harvest
There is a script to life that most of us have internalized, whether consciously or not. It’s in many of the most beloved fictional stories, and—from the outside, at least—it looks like the lives of successful people tend to follow it as well. It is often called the hero’s journey, or the monomyth.
France is set to return 15 works of art sold under duress to or looted by the Nazis to their rightful Jewish owners, reports Tessa Solomon for ARTnews. The French National Assembly unanimously adopted the bill last Tuesday, and the Senate is expected to approve it on February 15.
(via France to Return 15 Works of Nazi-Looted Art to Jewish Families | Smart News | Smithsonian Magazine)
Why and how to use this toolkit People wish to start museums for many different reasons, such as the desire to share their passion with others, to preserve treasured objects for future generations, or to influence public opinion or behavior. Starting a museum is a tremendous amount of work, and this toolkit provides a comprehensive guide to the basics of creating, launching, and operating a sustainable museum. (via From the Ground Up: A Toolkit for Starting a Museum – American Alliance of Museums)
Many of the values we prioritize as adults were instilled in us during our childhood days. They’re called our formative years for a reason—from when we’re born up until we’re about eight years old, our brains are easily molded and remain highly sensitive to external influences and environments. But depending on where you grew up, you may have been exposed to different values during your childhood compared to someone from another place. These visualizations by Anders Sundell illustrate the most important values people think children should learn at home, across more than 80 different countries.
(via Which Values Children Should Be Encouraged to Learn, By Country)
What stands between you and your beautifully simplified life? Clutter. Why we hang onto it varies from person to person. However, some answers I see repeated often so let’s talk about the reasons you keep clutter and how to overcome them.
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