Photo by Alexander Grey Understanding the causes of gender confusion helped me come to terms with my nephew’s struggles, both internal and external, and taught me that the world is wide enough for everyone. There was never any confusion about who I was when I was growing up—then, again, there wasn’t really a mainstream discussionContinue reading “Gender Troubles: Helping My Nephew Realize Himself”
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How to Identify Plant Fossils Like a Geologist
Photo by Lauri Poldre Learning how to identify plant fossils is very important because it lets us look into our planet’s past. Thomas McLoughlin, author of the book A GUIDE TO PENNSYLVANIAN (CARBONIFEROUS) AGE PLANT FOSSILS OF SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA, is a Pennsylvanian book about fossil plants. Mr. McLoughlin talks about the prehistoric fossilized plants buried beneath Earth.Continue reading “How to Identify Plant Fossils Like a Geologist”
How to Tell a Bully Off: Standing Up Against Bullying
Photo by RDNE Stock project A child needs to learn how to tell a bully off because being bullied is something no kid should ever go through, yet our society has failed us on that part. Caroleann Rice, author of “The Ladybug and The Bully Frog,” offers a fun way for children to learn howContinue reading “How to Tell a Bully Off: Standing Up Against Bullying”
Family Is More Than Blood: The Real Family We Choose to Have
Photo by RDNE Stock project Nowadays, people realize that family is more than blood and that none of us have to be blood-related to call each other “family” and form strong bonds with other people. Diane H. Lane, author of the book I Loved Her Enough, understands how helpful it is to find your own family,Continue reading “Family Is More Than Blood: The Real Family We Choose to Have”
Howling at the Moon: Thinking About Werewolves
Photo by Steve Something About Them Wairs from Everett D. Wair Sr. creates a new spin on the myth of the werewolf, a cornerstone of culture and a reflection of the human psyche. The story of Something About Them Wairs is centered around the community of Lancaster, California, where three men of the Wair family have just committedContinue reading “Howling at the Moon: Thinking About Werewolves”
Overcoming a Broken Heart: Getting Over a Heartbreak
Photo by cottonbro studio There comes a time in our lives when we experience heartbreaks after the end of a romantic relationship, and overcoming a broken heart is not an easy journey. Author Melissa Rea wrote a book titled Pool of Tears Nights of Alice 2, wherein her main character, Alice Hightower, has to recover fromContinue reading “Overcoming a Broken Heart: Getting Over a Heartbreak”
Benefits of Painting Our Bodies and Minds Enjoy
Photo by Yigithan Bal Believe it or not, the benefits of painting can help keep our minds and bodies sharp, aiding us in becoming healthy individuals. Jeanne Henderson, DBA October Sun Studios, Ltd., understands how beneficial to one’s health painting can be. In every painting she makes, she hopes it makes people smile and improveContinue reading “Benefits of Painting Our Bodies and Minds Enjoy”
All Square: Is Minimalist Architecture the Way to Go?
Photo by Dima Mukhin on Unsplash Today’s society prides itself on its minimalist architecture, the pinnacle of simplicity and elegance. However, a growing number of studies point to how this decision might not be the perfect route. Minimalism first emerged as a subtle means to offset what mainstream art has become. Artists who started thisContinue reading “All Square: Is Minimalist Architecture the Way to Go?”
Early Bird Special: Why You Should Invest as Soon as You Can
Photo by maitree rimthong Learning to start investing for the right reasons and knowing when to invest as soon as you can is a critical step to attaining financial freedom and stability. The Moses of Wall Street may sound like a corny title for a book about investing, but it truly taught me why I shouldContinue reading “Early Bird Special: Why You Should Invest as Soon as You Can”
Art Theory Unravels Beyond the Definition of Art
Photo by Daian Gan There are many definitions regarding what art is and why people create art. This study is called art theory. Art is a visual representation, an action, a thought, a sound, or an arrangement of words. Art goes beyond being a mere outlet for our thoughts, emotions, intuitions, and desires. It isContinue reading “Art Theory Unravels Beyond the Definition of Art “
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