Tag Archives: Night

New Study Suggests Night Owls Have Higher Risk of Early Mortality

People who stay awake late at night have 10 percent higher risk of dying sooner than early risers

It appears the classic adage “the early bird gets the worm” may be beneficial for our health, not just for seizing the day. A new study finds that night owls (people who stay up late into the night and have … Continue reading

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A Night for All Souls Creatively Welcomes All Generations to Remember Loved Ones

The All Souls event at a Canadian cemetery builds community through remembrance

In 2005, artists Paula Jardine and Marina Szijarto began All Souls, an annual event in Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Their website explains that, “In many cultures around the world, the days at the end of October and … Continue reading

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“Night” by William Blake

William Blake's poem offers comfort to its readers

What with the Christian holiday of Easter taking place yesterday, and the Jewish holiday of Passover beginning this past Friday, I thought it was fitting to choose a religious poem for this week’s “The Next Chapter.” William Blake’s “Night” makes … Continue reading

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