Starting from the industrial revolution, this is a stunning visualization of human growth and travel. Every route created by humans is depicted via land, sea and air.
Starting from the industrial revolution, this is a stunning visualization of human growth and travel. Every route created by humans is depicted via land, sea and air.
Photo courtesy of HairColorCorner If you’re like me you’d rather not have to fuss with your hair while at the beach. That being said, I’d also like it if I had a modicum of style. Is it too much to ask? Here are a few links that make beach hair easy! First, a tutorial from …
Photo courtesy of Oh Happy Day! Can you tell me why the lighting in dressing rooms is so bad? Especially when trying on a bathing suit! Anyone? Also? I need a tan. Fortunately I have a plan that will spare the populace of Maui from witnessing my translucent complexion. First exfoliate very, very well. I …
Photo courtesy of The Enchanted Home It’s been years since I read a “beach read” on an actual beach! I’m suitably excited, so I set off on a search of this Summers offerings and this is what I’ve found. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead And then, I thought I’d …
Pinterest. Hair style and nail polish tutorials, recipes and cute outfits. Inspiration and ideas for everything from tattoo designs to your wedding day. There are pin boards dedicated to Harry Potter, Twilight, Hunger Games and The Notebook. Pictures of hipster cats. It’s the internet, guys. There is a pin board for every subject. Great resource, …
It’s the rarest predictable astronomical event. Captured here in ultra high-definition and across the UV spectrum by the Solar Dynamics Observatory. Update: Check this picture of Hubble Telescope “photo-bombing” Venus on her big day. That Hubble, always clowning!
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 60th year on the throne. The celebration comes to a crescendo this weekend with The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. It’s airing (PST) at about 5 a.m. live here in the states. On the official website you can send the Queen a congratulatory note, also a schedule of events here, and …
The saying goes that, it’s the journey not the destination. These days, if you need to reach your destination via air travel it’s hard to remember that. Like most, I’ve cultivated some habits that make the experience feel special and, dare I say it, fun. 1) I chose a festive colored bag to carry my …
We are big Disneyland fans. Huge! We’ve been taking the kids since they were very little. This trip differed because they are no longer little. How to have a fun family vacation that includes a big dose of “cheesy” without all the eye rolling? We who have teens, run into this often. Fortunately my kids …
“The Manic Pixie Dream Girl” was coined by film critic Nathan Rabin to describe a common cinematic character used to help the gloomy/heartbroken/up-tight male lead to arrive at his catharsis. Done with her job, she usually glides (dreamily) off into the sunset with (or without) the hero. Love her or hate her she’s here to …
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