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How Can You Plan a Trip Around October Weather in Punta Cana?
The first time I thought about visiting Punta Cana in October, I almost changed my plans because of what I had heard about the rainy season. Then I looked deeper, understood the weather pattern, and realized October can actually be one of the smartest months to plan a trip if you know how to work with the climate instead of worrying about it.
By Amanda Glenabout 23 hours ago in Humans
What the System Forces You to Become
The Question the System Replaces By the time a person has passed through employment law, healthcare coverage rules, unemployment insurance, disability determination, and benefit eligibility, the relevant question has already shifted without ever being stated out loud. It is no longer whether the system helped or failed them. It is whether they managed to remain legible long enough to survive it. Each institutional layer imposes requirements that appear reasonable when viewed in isolation, yet become coercive when experienced sequentially:
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 days ago in Humans
Gen Z Is No Longer Getting their Driver’s License
For decades, learning how to drive was a rite of passage. Turning 16 meant freedom, independence, and your first taste of adulthood behind the wheel. But something has shifted. A growing number of young people — especially Gen Z — are delaying getting their driver’s licenses or skipping it entirely. Instead, they’re tapping a screen, booking an Uber, and letting someone else handle the road.
By Anthony Bahamonde4 days ago in Humans
Why Is the Cancun Underwater Museum a Great Experience for Kids and Families?. AI-Generated.
The first time I visited the Cancun Underwater Museum with my family, I was amazed at how something so unusual could capture the attention of both kids and adults alike. It’s not just a museum, it’s a whole underwater world waiting to be explored.
By Amanda Glen10 days ago in Humans
Speaking to Time Instead of the Room
Much of modern communication is oriented toward immediacy. Writing is framed as something meant to be consumed quickly, reacted to instantly, and replaced just as fast by whatever comes next. Under this model, the value of a piece is measured almost entirely by its initial reception. If it does not land immediately, it is treated as a failure. This assumption narrows the purpose of writing and misunderstands how meaning actually travels through time.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast10 days ago in Humans
What Should You Know Before Visiting Costa Rica in January
The first time I landed in Costa Rica in January, I stepped out of the airport and felt something I had not felt in months. Warm sunshine, fresh air, and a sense that I had arrived at exactly the right time. If you are thinking about visiting Costa Rica in January, you are not alone. This is one of the most popular months to explore the country, and for very good reasons.
By Amanda Glen16 days ago in Humans
