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Indulgence isn’t necessarily a sign of excess these days. The advent of summer is an invitation to plan for taking extra good care of yourself. Some say it’s all about intention, visualizing what you want, what could be and how you’ll achieve it.

If necessity is the mother of invention, the pandemic years forced people to be creative, to innovate and adjust to new rules of engagement. The humble picnic, usually comprised of a basket of sandwiches, a red and white gingham tablecloth and some ants, saw an uptick as people gathered together outdoors.

Hot-air ballooning may be one of the most gloriously impractical pursuits known to humanity, and this made it a perfect rich-person hobby during its peak in the 18th and 19th centuries — and it still is today!

For decades, success was measured in visible symbols: the corner office, the full calendar, the first-class flight, the second home. Wealth was something to display, and productivity was often treated like a badge of honor — longer hours, fuller schedules, faster responses.

Golf is one of the most leisurely, luxurious sports to play, and it’s been on the upswing ever since it was subject to fewer regulations than most during the COVID-19 pandemic.

To live in Arizona is to witness the glory of its breathtaking sunsets. There’s nothing quite as awe-inspiring as the colors of the mountains as the sun goes down, changing from green to purple as the sky lights up in orange and red

Choosing your wardrobe for a trip can seem daunting, anticipating everything you’ll need. If you’re going to a destination wedding or to, say, Cannes, you’ll need multiple outfits for each occasion. If you’re lucky, you can delegate that job to your image consultant.

The lure of the ocean is strong, especially when the summer months bring us these elevated temperatures. Eighty degrees and the smell of salt air is a great alternative to the relentless rays of the Arizona sun, so you may want to head to the coast for time to escape the heat.