Recently, I took a short hike on a trail in the Smokey Mountain National Park. The trek wound through dense forest, across quick flowing mountain streams, and ended in a short climb to the base of a towering waterfall. In the heat of mid-day, the cold mist from the falls was an exhilarating reprieve and…
Beauty, Enlightenment, and Emerson’s ‘Nature’
June 3, 2022
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Film Review: ‘Deep in the Heart’: An Epic Nature Documentary the Size of Texas
June 2, 2022
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"Deep in the Heart"Arts & CultureBen MastersBrightFilm & TVLife & TraditionMatthew McConaugheynature documentary
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PG | 1h 43min | Documentary, Nature | 3 June 2022 (USA) Within seconds of the start of “Deep in the Heart” (also known as “Deep in the Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story”), we become aware this isn’t going to be the usual nature documentary feature. It opens with a wide panoramic aerial shot of Guadalupe Peak, the highest natural point in…
Genuine Gratitude: Make Your Next ‘Thank You’ a Meaningful One
Two of the most powerful words in the English language are “thank you.” Use them often and sincerely, so the recipient knows you’re not just practicing good etiquette, but are truly grateful. Thank You 101 Children are taught to say “thank you” at an early age, yet many adults find it awkward to convey the…
‘Should I Call a Plumber?’ How to Diagnose—and Fix—a Plumbing Clog
The Romans are often credited with inventing plumbing, but it was the Minoans, Mesopotamians, and Indus Valley civilizations who, about 4,000 years ago, engineered the world’s first sewer systems, complete with flushing toilets. In 1652, Boston was the first U.S. city with a water system; it used hollowed-out tree trunks. In 1804, Philadelphia introduced cast…
Roman Treasures: ‘The Eternal City,’ the Villa Aurora, and Princess Ludovisi
Rome’s serene skies and stately buildings often serve to salve the wounds of its history. Layers of monuments and ruins conceal centuries of struggles and triumphs. Through its many rebuildings, the Eternal City seems to declare “Tomorrow’s another day.” Villa Ludovisi Aurora is a case in point. Tucked away behind the grand hotels of the…
Companion Planting: For Happier Plants, Grow a Garden of Good Neighbors
You know that friend that you just feel right with? You may not see them for weeks, months, or even years, but when you meet up, it’s as if you saw them just the day before. You go together like peaches and cream, tea and scones (that’s a British thing), or peanut butter and jelly…
Is This Study Legit?
Who doesn’t want to know if drinking that second or third cup of coffee a day will improve your memory, or if sleeping too much increases your risk of a heart attack? We’re invested in staying healthy and many of us are interested in reading about new research findings to help us make sense of…
‘A Positive Outlook’: Love and Trust Thousands of Miles Apart
Little did Siu Ha know that a trip to Morocco would bring her the love of her life, Said, and they would start a hotel business together in the Medina of Fez, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Siu Ha told The Epoch Times how she first met Said in Morocco a decade ago. “It was…
[VIDEO] ‘Amazon Is Praying for You!’ Driver’s Note Brings Joy to Girl Battling Cancer
An Amazon delivery driver who left a loving chalk note on a customer’s porch has brought joy to an 8-year-old girl battling lung cancer. Aubrey Hutson of Lakeland, Florida, was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), a rare cancer that forms in soft tissue, in June of 2021. Her mom, Kentucky native Lyndsi Hutson, was shaken to the…
Extremely Rare First-Ever Surviving Nonuplets Celebrate 1st Birthday ‘In Perfect Health’
The record-breaking Malian nonuplets have just celebrated their first birthday “in perfect health.” The babies born in Morocco last year are the world’s only known naturally conceived nonuplets, and even hold the Guinness World Record for most babies delivered in a single birth to survive. The previous record was held by eight babies born to “Octomom” Nadya Suleman…
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