Tag: Life & Tradition

Photos: Trick-of-the-Eye Street Art That Makes You Move in Close, Then Take a Step Back

Spanish painter Silvestre Santiago, better known as Pejac, creates incredible street art. Playing with perspective, he produces trick-of-the-eye pieces that surprise and thrill. Seemingly magical works include gravity-defying shoes on lamp poles in London, a shark fin on the sidewalk in Tokyo, and an artwork themed around the pandemic-related social distancing on a cemented wall…


‘His Hair Is a Blessing’: Boy With Rare Uncombable Hair Syndrome Brings a Smile to Faces

What do you get when you combine a 17-month-old’s big blue toddler eyes with a head full of adorably blonde stand-straight-out-of-your-head hair? A uniquely darling image and a guaranteed smile. Katelyn and Caleb Samples, both 33, from Roswell, Georgia, are parents to two young boys. The youngest, Locklan, has a full head of “uncombable hair,”…


‘Happy Flower Lady’ Spreads Joy Delivering Donated Flowers

On the morning of May 20, a red car pulled up in front of Stephen Smith Towers, a senior community building in Philadelphia. A woman stepped out of the car and opened all the car doors, taking out tens of bouquets of fresh flowers while greeting passers-by and offered them the donated flowers. In a short…


Book Review: ‘The Wordhord: Daily Life in Old English’

To the layman, Old English sounds much like the King’s English, like the verbiage in the King James Version Bible, or even the works of William Shakespeare. The layman could hardly be more wrong. Hana Videen, in her new book “The Wordhord: Daily Life in Old English,” brings to life a language that has long…


How to Handle Awkward Situations

We encounter a dizzying number of people over the course of our lives. In some cases, hopefully a small number, certain types of conflict or tragedy can make the experience uncomfortable. If that occurs, here are suggestions to manage it. The Ex-Files “Love Seminar” author Helen Chen says that 85 percent of relationships end badly,…


A Cup of Tradition in Vienna

It’s almost 2 p.m. and I’m on a mission. The afternoon sun is beginning to wane as I make my way down the cobblestone streets of Vienna’s 1st district, heading to one of my favorite coffeehouses. The air is filled with the rich smells of dark coffee and sweet cakes that are being served up…


Documentary Review: 2018’s ‘How They Got Over’: How the Devil’s Music Came From the House of God

Documentary | 1h 27m | 2018 Elvis Presley could only be shown on TV from the waist up. In the 1950s, his was the original dirty dancing. Parents averted their children’s eyes from the Elvis pelvis. In America, we talk about “The Devil’s music” a lot. Why? Because America is where it got started. A Dixie…


How to Vacation Without Breaking the Budget

Summer’s just around the corner, which means you might be thinking about one of my favorite things ever: vacation! In fact, I always joke that vacation planning is basically one of my spiritual gifts. But we all know vacations can get expensive real fast, which makes them a lot less fun than they should be….


A Family Affair: With the Help of Special Guest Chefs, Chris Viaud Brings a Taste of Haiti to New Hampshire

Aromas of citrus, garlic, and herbs flow through the Sunday evening air as Caribbean steel drums set the mood for a night of homecooked Haitian cuisine. As diners sip fruity cocktails and nibble on plantains, they could be forgiven for forgetting that they aren’t on a tropical getaway. Instead, they’re sitting in an old bank…


VIDEO: 82-Year-Old Fitness Star Loves Her Gym Routine, Defies Age Stereotypes

An 82-year-old fitness fanatic is a massive hit on social media. Erika Rischko, from Germany, began gym training later in life and has gone from strength to strength. Now able to hold the dreaded plank position for more than eight minutes, she inspires followers of all ages with her attitude and dedication. Popular on TikTok…