Thomas Bulfinch
- Bulfinch's Mythology
Venus (Aphrodite), the goddess of love and beauty, was the daughter of Jupiter and Dione. Others say that Venus sprang from the foam of the sea. The zephyr wafted her along the waves to the Isle of Cyprus, where she was received and attired by the Seasons, and then led to the assembly of the gods. All were charmed with her beauty, and each one demanded her for his wife. Jupiter gave her to Vulcan, in gratitude for the service he had rendered in forging thunderbolts.
Mohanad Elskieky
- Message to Billionaires
I love documentaries so much. I love animals. But I think we need to stop making documentaries about the bottom of the ocean. I don't want to see what's happening there. It's gross. Every creature there looks like a first draft. Ewww. We need to stop going to the bottom of the ocean. Unless you're a billionaire and you're watching this. Keep going to the bottom of the ocean.
Morihei Ueshiba
- The Art of Peace
The Art of Peace that I practice has room for each of the world's eight million gods, and I cooperate with them all. The God of Peace is very great and enjoins all that is divine and enlightened in every land.
Robert Louis Stevenson
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
What he told me in the next hour, I cannot bring my mind to set on paper. I saw what I saw, I heard what I heard, and my soul sickened at it; and yet now when that sight has faded from my eyes, I ask myself if I believe it, and I cannot answer. My life is shaken to its roots; sleep has left me; the deadliest terror sits by me at all hours of the day and night; and I feel that my days are numbered, and that I must die; and yet I shall die incredulous.
Guru Hank
- Guru Hank Has Questions
Do you often dream about a post-holocaust world in which you are top caveman? Do you instinctively imitate dialects and mannerisms when describing a scene? Do you feel you "march to the beat of a drunken drummer?" Does everything always take twice as long and cost twice as much as you thought it would? Do you sometimes smash your finger when using a hammer? Does everything seem a little unreal to you?
ourparks dot org
The Alt National Park Service (AltNPS) was a movement that began around the time of the inauguration of President Donald Trump in January 2017. After the Trump administration imposed restrictions on the communications of various federal agencies, including the National Park Service, unofficial "rogue" or "alternative" social media accounts emerged.
C. S. Lewis
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Edmund was already feeling uncomfortable from having eaten too many sweets, and when he heard that the Lady he had made friends with was a dangerous witch he felt even more uncomfortable. But he still wanted to taste that Turkish Delight again more than he wanted anything else.
John Hechtel
From humble beginnings in 1968, the International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA) has grown into a thriving community of bear biologists, managers, technicians, educators, and conservationists. We have approximately 500 members in over 40 countries, and receive assistance from donors, partner organizations and non-members as well.
Edward Sylvester Ellis
- The Cave in the Mountain
For a time the lad was so dazed and bewildered that he scarcely comprehended his good fortune. His eyes had been totally unaccustomed to light for so long a time that the retina was overpowered by the sudden flood of it and required time to accommodate itself to the new order of things. A few minutes were sufficient. And then, when he looked about and saw that he was indeed outside of the cave which had been such an appalling prison to him, Fred was fairly wild with joy.
Terry Orlick
- In Pursuit of Excellence
Continue to discover and respect what focus works best for you, what focus works against you, and what focus empowers you to turn things from negative to positive or disconnected to fully connected. Continue to nurture your best possible focus and make it more consistent so you can continue to embrace your ongoing positive journey and exciting new challenges.
I wrote this
- As I Lay Sleeping
Sometimes my mind solves problems while I sleep. As I'm waking up, profound or helpful ideas will come to me. One morning, as I was slowly returning to consciousness, this thought came to me so clearly that I could see the fiery words burned into a brick wall: RUTABAGAS WERE THE LEAST FAVORITE VEGETABLE OF THE BABYLONIANS.
Marilyn Perkins
Orcas are often called killer whales, even though they almost never attack humans. They live in every ocean around the world, from the warm waters near the equator to the icy depths around the North and South poles. Orcas are among the most widely distributed mammals on the planet. They are incredibly social, diverse and ferocious marine predators, and they eat everything from penguins to great white sharks.
steal this 'zine
- Terrifying!
In April of 2024, the question was asked of eight women, "Would you rather be alone in the woods with a bear or a (strange) man?" Seven of the women picked a bear. The question went viral and continues to be overwhelmingly answered with bear. Imagine you were in the woods and a man came up to you saying, "I will protect you whether you like it or not." As you're walking, he comments about women, "I can do anything. Grab 'em by the pussy. I can do anything."
Emma Taggart
Even if you've never heard of a zine, chances are you've probably had one in your hands at some point without even knowing. These handmade booklets provide a way for people to share their art, writing, musings, and give a platform to underrepresented and marginalized voices. If you've got something to say, why not use a zine to express yourself?
Brene Brown
When I see people stand fully in their truth, or when I see someone fall down, get back up, and say, "Damn. That really hurt, but this is important to me and I'm going in again"-my gut reaction is, "What a badass."
United Nations
- Engage - how to deal with hate speech
One way to tackle hate speech is to spread your own counter-speech to make sure hate is not the dominant narrative. You can undermine hateful content with positive messages that spread tolerance, equality and truth in defense of those being targeted by hate.
Agatha Christie
- The Man in the Brown Suit
My affairs did not progress very fast. The house and furniture had been sold, and the amount realized had just covered our debts. As yet, I had not been successful in finding a post. Not that I really wanted one! I had the firm conviction that, if I went about looking for adventure, adventure would meet me halfway. It is a theory of mine that one always gets what one wants. My theory was about to be proved in practice.
PM
- Books from My Childhood
There was another book that enraged me for a different reason. It was a book called Little Pear and His Friends. It had a plain green cover that gave nothing away. But I was excited by a book about a pear and his friends, who were probably peach and plum. Pear, peach and plum! However, when I got it home I discovered that Little Pear was... A CHINESE BOY! He wasn't a piece of fruit at all! I was so disappointed I refused to read any more!
PM
If you have unused, unopened diabetes supplies, INCLUDING INSULIN, you can give it away to someone who needs it. You can give it to a friend or someone in your community. You can ask your health care provider for further information about how to donate supplies. Alternatively, The American Diabetes Society also recommends sending your unneeded diabetes medication and supplies to Insulin for Life.
Disillusioned Mom
- Dear Abby
My youngest son, age 27, has been clean and sober for two years, having survived the horrible addiction of fentanyl. I helped nurse him back to health. It wasn't easy, but he is alive today. However, with this sobriety, a new person is emerging who is critical of and condescending to his siblings and to me. He finds flaws in all of us that "disgust him," and therefore, he has chosen to no longer engage with us.
