Due to the coronavirus pandemic, watching the year’s best films in theaters became dangerous. So, we watched from home. Our smaller digital screens became a connection to the outside world and a necessary escape. Entertainment, art, and music take us to the world we’re all missing right now, which is invaluable. Despite the rapid changes […]
Questionable Quotes of 3 World Leaders Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
This year has been devastating for people around the globe as we all face the coronavirus pandemic. As the pandemic approached, world leaders reacted with determination. However, they also reacted in many other interesting ways, recorded forever in the history books. Thankfully, we’re now seeing the light at the end of a long, dark tunnel. […]
What the Pantone Color of the Year Says About the Last Five Years
This time, we’re taking a closer look at the Pantone Color of the Year. What do the colors say about our recent past? First, how can there be a “Color of the Year?” Who decides? Pantone is a U.S corporation that focuses on exact color matching. Notably, their vast library of Pantone colors ensures that […]
A Few of the Dumbest Quotes from Powerful People in 2020
Not all quotes are brilliant, and in fact, many are exceedingly dumb quotes. This time, we’ll have a bit of fun looking at a few. Having money doesn’t necessarily make you elite, smarter, or fitter for survival. However, power, fame, and money do tend to corrupt. As Sir John Dalberg-Acton once wrote, “Power tends to corrupt, and […]
Quotes from 2020’s First-Elected Women and Minorities in the United States
The 2020 elections resulted in many historic first-elected women and minorities rising to positions in the United States government. We’ll look at just a few of the many groundbreaking firsts. Slowly but surely, America’s diversity is being reflected more in our elected positions –at last! First-Elected Woman and Woman of Color Vice President Most notably, Kamala […]
Quotes from Queen Elizabeth Stretching Back 73 Remarkable Years
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip are front and center in 2020. The world’s longest-reigning living monarch is 94, while her husband is 99. Her Majesty has reigned since she was 25 years old after her father’s death, King George VI. Thus, from February 6, 1952, until today (68 years), she’s lived up to her promise made […]
Remembering Pop Star We Miss: George Michael, Prince, Little Richard
What if we could bring back our favorite pop stars and enjoy a visit from them one more time? Well, in a way, we can, each time we play their music. Thus, musicians and actors can achieve a true sort of immortality. Our loved ones and heroes live on through their work and us. Thus, […]
Common Sayings and Expressions from Mexico
This time, we’ll be looking at common sayings and expressions from Mexico, our culturally rich neighbors to the south. It’s fascinating how many common expressions sound familiar, yet said in a different way. Other expressions are new, and you may have never heard them before. There’s a lot we can learn from listening to our […]
The Eternal Leader of the Resistance, Carrie Fisher Quotes
Carrie Fisher is an indelible part of American popular culture. She’s most known for better or worse as the rebel leader Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” franchise. Later in the films, she became General Leia Organa, the founder of the Resistance. As such, Leia is a hero, while Fisher remains admired by untold millions of […]
A Thank You to the United States Postal Service and Mail Carriers
We’re saying thank you to the Postal Service for all they do! Since before America claimed independence, there’s been a form of postal service. Today, they’re more essential than ever. It’s been more than two centuries since Benjamin Franklin was appointed the first Postmaster General in 1775. By 1896, people in rural areas received free delivery, which […]
The Wisdom of Supermodel of the World – RuPaul
RuPaul Andre Charles became the quintessential “Supermodel of the World,” debuting with the album of that name 27 years ago. In 1993, seeing a drag queen hit the mainstream was unheard of, but RuPaul knew he had finally arrived a born performer who always knew he would be famous. “I knew this was happening for me when I was […]
Quotes About the Origins of Halloween: The Samhain Festival
We all love Halloween, but do you know about Samhain, the ancient festival that it came from? We’ll explore some Samhain-inspired quotes and find out how Samhain is being revived once more. Halloween also called All Hallows’ Eve, is a spooky time of year when everyone is allowed to be someone else for one day. […]
