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Archives for December 2019
Supermodel Experiences Grace During Tsunami on Christmas
On December 25, Petra and her boyfriend, Simon Atlee, celebrated Christmas together at a resort in Phuket, Thailand. They talked about their future together and possibly having kids someday. The next morning, she was packing in her hotel room when the first wave hit.
Tarmac Meditations: Haiku # 40
Dark and rainy come
Fall,
Films that explore the theme of failure – and why they matter
Here is a look at ten films based on true stories that did not flinch from unpacking the personal catastrophes and the crashes. Films that did not end well, but that left us with invaluable lessons in resilience, perspective, fortitude, prudence and all those insights that only failure can teach us.
What They Would Do If They Won The Lottery
Everyone who plays the lottery daydreams a little. When you think about how you’d spend your lottery winnings, think beyond just the parties and the “stuff” you can buy. Look at the big picture and understand the good that you can do with a lottery jackpot.
Using Sound to Make Noise for the Homeless
To stop homelessness from going unheard, Simon Community, a leading homelessness charity from Northern Ireland found an unconventional approach to turn the attention towards the issue. During Homelessness Awareness Week between 29th November and 6th December, a series of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) films using sounds often experienced by people forced to sleep outside was released on the global stage with the help of prominent ASMR artists.
How Are Geodes Formed Over Time?
There is something special hiding beneath these rocks which look ordinary from the outside. But do you know how geodes are formed and where they come from?
The Importance of Empathy and Compassion
Can you imagine how cold it would be to live in a world where nobody cared how you felt or stopped to listen to understand your thoughts? It would likely be one characterized by loneliness and feelings of isolation.
Mexican Luxury and Tranquility
Most of the popular all-inclusive resorts along the Mayan Riviera, stretching south from the crowded beaches of Cancun to the historic Mayan ruins at Tulum, are large, crowded and lively.
Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya is the exception.
Looking For Perfection
The last straw, as they say, was smoking in the rain during blizzards, snow blowing in your face as you puff away at that little white stick. I mean, how ridiculous right?