It's written that Ancient Greek philosopher Plato said, "Life must be lived as play". A simple, but profound truth that goes back 2,400 years. Today, Coffin Nachtmahr inspires us with his story of how a simple toy invented by the Ancient Greeks -- a yo-yo changed his life. Watch the video-doc Throw, and discover the amazing benefits of play. … [Read More...] about THROW
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Vampire Bats
Bats are the second largest group of mammals in the world (rodents are the largest) including more than 1,330 different species. They can be found on every continent (except frigid Antartica), and are the only mammals capable of true and sustained flight. Habitats and diets of bats are varied, but most are nocturnal and bugs, both flying and … [Read More...] about Vampire Bats
My Tree Swing
Grandfathers are for loving and fixing things. --- author unknown I was only 3 years old, but I still remember the day my grandfather installed a tree swing for me on a branch of one of the big pecan trees in the front yard. And, I remember the events … [Read More...] about My Tree Swing
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Handcrafted Coffee at Home
How to brew and enjoy better tasting coffee using this quick and easy french press basic technique
The Good Life
An enlightened view to finding that mystical key to happiness and good health
Art Transforming Trash
Inspired art works created from plastic trash items collected on a beach
Art Underwater
You’ll be surprised to see what lies beneath the surface of the Ocean
Saving Our Ocean
The world’s in danger of losing this essential life force, but each of us has the power to help it heal
The Last Bookstore
“The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most.” –Confucius
Bears Ears
Historic Beauty Worth Protecting Forever
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Chrysanthemum
Across a waste of moorland, bleak and bear, A lonely bird is flying, calling low— The last of all the feathered host to go, And loth to leave still lingers, calling, there Within my silent … [Read More...] about Chrysanthemum
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
Birds of America
Some time around 1820, French-American artist and naturalist, John James Audubon (1785-1851) started work on a personal project to paint every bird species located in North America, using unique … [Read More...] about Birds of America
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
BOLDNESS
Lose this day loitering—’twill be the same story To-morrow–and the next more dilatory; Then indecision brings its own delays, And days are lost lamenting o’er lost days. Are you in earnest? seize … [Read More...] about BOLDNESS