Tag Archives: Life

Lyrical Illustrations by Käthe Butcher Explore Femininity, Emotion, and Human Intimacy

“A Hug In The Garden.” All images © Käthe Butcher As widespread lockdowns swept the globe earlier this year in response to the threat of COVID-19, intimacy became fraught. For artist Käthe Butcher, the loss of an embrace or casual peck … Continue reading

Posted in Art | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

This Restaurant Is Winning The Funny Sign Game (45 New Pics) | Bored Panda

Every humorous one-liner you’ve wanted to say has been put on this legendary sign at this Texas restaurant which has become somewhat of an icon. A restaurant in Texas has made itself a household name by putting up hilarious signs … Continue reading

Posted in Street Art | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

There Are More Than Two Human Sexes

In high school biology, we learn that humans are born with either XX or XY chromosomes, and that a person’s internal and external sex organs match those chromosomes. It turns out, however, that sex isn’t that straightforward. Hosted by: Hank … Continue reading

Posted in Nature | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Brazil medics seek ICC probe of Bolsonaro gov’t COVID-19 response

Brazil’s president is being taken to court over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. A coalition of health professionals wants the International Criminal Court to investigate Jair Bolsonaro’s government for crimes against humanity and genocide. Al Jazeera’s Monica Yanakiev reports … Continue reading

Posted in Brazil | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Finishing the NYC Marathon While Paralyzed

Hannah Gavios runs using crutches. The native New Yorker calls it “crutching” or “going for a crutch.” An avid runner since high school, Gavios suffered a spinal cord injury after a horrific attack in 2016 that left her partially paralyzed. … Continue reading

Posted in Health | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Perception-Twisting Miniatures by Artist Frank Kunert Transform the Mundane into the Surreal

Frank Kunert (previously) is a Germany-based photographer and modelmaker who creates mind-stretching scenes that, from afar, appear like everyday urban environments with the same beige color palette and concrete walls that are common across the world. On closer inspection, though, Kunert’s … Continue reading

Posted in Art | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Paintings Share Artist’s Experiences With Addiction and Homelessness | My Modern Met

“I am giving people that look at my art a direct look into my mind, my past my memories, and my pain.” For Lucas Joel Macauley, art has been a refuge. His life took a turn after seeing a successful … Continue reading

Posted in Art | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Cute Laundry Shop Couple Stylishly Models Clothes Left Behind by Their Patrons | Kottke

One of the downsides of running a laundry shop is sometimes people drop off their clothes to be cleaned and they never come back to pick them up or, crucially, to pay the bill for services already rendered. About a month … Continue reading

Posted in Fashion | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

A woman is dumped at a fast food joint and stays an entire week. | Fill Your Heart With French Fries

ilmmaker Tamar Glezerman tells the story of Emma, a woman who gets dumped by her girlfriend at a FryBaby’s. She sits at the fast food restaurant all day. Overcome with sadness, she can barely even order a Coke. When FryBaby’s … Continue reading

Posted in Art | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

109-Year-Old Veteran and His Secrets to Life Will Make You Smile | Short Film Showcase

Meet Richard Overton, America’s oldest veteran. In this lively short film by Matt Cooper and Rocky Conly, hear the whiskey-drinking, cigar-smoking supercentenarian reveal his secrets to a long life.

Posted in Film | Tagged , , | Leave a comment