How many birds can you identify? Maybe you could use a little help? A couple of years ago, the National Audubon Society made available the Audubon Bird Guide App, a mobile field guide for North America loaded with 821 species, photos, descriptions, and bird call recordings as well as migration maps and a bird locater. Doesn't matter what your … [Read More...] about Bird ID Challenge
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Beauty and Strength
The word "calisthenics" comes from two ancient Greek words: kallos (which means beauty, perfect, or good) and sthenos (which means great strength, courage, and determination). In late 19th century, calisthenic exercises were introduced in Australia as a means to keep people fit and healthy, and these exercises gradually morphed over the decades … [Read More...] about Beauty and Strength
Ballet Backstage
Ballet originated in 15th century Italian Renaissance courts, later developing into a performance dance in France and Russia, and over the centuries, has become a widespread and influential art form with many evolving stylistic variations (from classic to contemporary) and teaching methods (no less than half a dozen). A ballet dancer [danseuse … [Read More...] about Ballet Backstage
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Brother, What Happened?
“Baby put your phone down, Won’t you look into my eyes now”– Muddy Magnolias
Surfing the Greats
No matter the weather……..there are no bad days
Polar Bear
Rider of icebergs and master of helping spirits
Hallelujah
A song with a melody and lyrics that moves us to tears and inspires hope
The Martini
“I had never tasted anything so cool and clean.”…. Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms (1929)
Capitale de Noël
Exploring the streets and treats of the historic Strasbourg Christmas Markets
The Power of a Bike
A bicycle is so much more than a toy….It can change lives
Catch a Falling Star
How to catch and snap amazing views of 2020 Perseids meteor showers around the globe
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Mer de Glace
Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice) is categorized a “valley glacier”, a type of glacier that originates from mountain glaciers and flows down valleys, and located above the Chamonix valley within … [Read More...] about Mer de Glace
Epic Skimo
Ski Mountaineering (Skimo) involves climbing a mountain on skis or by carrying them and descending on skis using varied ski touring, Telemark, backcountry skiing and mountaineering techniques. A … [Read More...] about Epic Skimo
Glowing Glühwein
Glühwein ('glowing wine') is a popular mulled wine with a tradition in German speaking countries and the Alsace region of France, especially during the holidays when it is offered at Christmas … [Read More...] about Glowing Glühwein
Voyageurs
This "More Than Just Parks" video, Voyageurs 8K, is a Pattiz Brothers Film, produced by Sea Raven Media. It was filmed during a few weeks time spent at Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota … [Read More...] about Voyageurs
Silver King
Tarpons are large, air breathing fish of the genus, Megalops, and they've been swimming the seas for 18 million years. There are two species, both found in saltwater as well as freshwater habitats. … [Read More...] about Silver King
