The death of comedian, actor, and legend Robin Williams in 2014 still feels raw for many of his fans today. Williams had an irreplaceable presence and warmth that touched so many of those who enjoyed his work. His death was a devastating loss that probably won’t ever heal. However, one actor managed to capture Williams...
Let’s face it: We’re not as observant as we would like to be. Too often, we spend time trying to find something only to realize it was in an obvious spot all along. Or a friend would point out an interesting sight that we can’t see. Or we don’t notice the gorilla walking through a...
Kellogg’s workers are on strike after a year of fraught negotiations. All 1,400 members of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers, and Grain Millers International Union took to protesting. These workers produce breakfast staples like Rice Krispies, Fruit Loops, Corn Flakes, and Raisin Bran; however, they were overworked with little benefits. In fact, Kellogg’s proposed pay...
For some people, Halloween preparation starts in September. For others, Christmas preparation starts before Halloween. However, this mother has learned not to sweat the winter holiday. While others stress over their ever-growing list of presents to buy, Angie does not. In a controversial Instagram video on her page @calmingthechaotic , she explained, “I don’t buy...
How keen are your observation skills? Are you the first to notice when someone gets a new haircut or pair of glasses? Or are you more aware of typos in magazines and bad Photoshop mistakes? Test your skills in this ‘spot the difference’ challenge. We’ll begin with easier photos and progress to harder ones. How...
Nature is often whimsical and unpredictable. Just when you think you have a hang on what is possible or probable, it all changes, and you’re presented with something new. Take, for example, this relationship between an owl and a duckling captured side-by-side looking out from a bird box. In a series of events that sound...
Have you ever looked at a sunset or a waterfall and fell in awe of the beauty? For instance, if the scene was a painting, you wouldn’t have believed such a stunning thing really exists. After all, nature is truly the best artist and that is definitely true when it comes to Mandarin ducks. You’ve...
Garlic is a mainstay in Mediterranean cuisine, however, you don’t need warm weather to grow it. If you use the right conditions, you could plant garlic in a cold climate. Keep in mind that garlic needs a long growing season, which makes the fall and early winter the perfect time to plant. Just make sure...
Some things are so joyful, they put a smile on everyone’s faces. A baby’s first laugh, finding money in a coat pocket, the first snowfall of the season, that first sip of a good cup of cocoa, the opening shots of your favorite film, the smell of crunching leaves in the fall, when your favorite...
According to Marilyn Vos Savant: “To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.” This is very true. When people are too distracted to see their surroundings, they could miss key details. Good observation skills are important for learning in many aspects of life. They could help navigate tricky social situations...
Luckily for us lovers of wildlife and nature, a photographer was at the ready with his camera when a spectacular scene played out at the Cobleskill Reservoir, a New York reservation about 45 miles west of Albany. As seen in the photo shared on Facebook, a small red-winged blackbird was “hitching a majestic ride” on...
When people think of pets, chickens do not often come to mind. However, chickens come with the amazing perk of laying eggs. Many homes go through lots of eggs in a short period of time, from frying them to baking with them. And there’s a significant taste difference between fresh eggs and the ones that...
