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Animals & Nature Books Inspiration MR2 Resiliency

Book: THE MERCIES by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

12/14/2012/20/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
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Oh, my… this novel — THE MERCIES! The atmospheric setting, the writing, the characterization, the story… I was swept away and transported from the first lovely sentences:

Last night Maren dreamt a whale beached itself on the rocks outside her

… Read more...
Animals & Nature Books Inspiration MR2 Science & Technology

Book Review: THE FOREVER FRIEND by Suzie Ivy

10/18/2011/9/20
Linda Anselmi
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To the delight of fans, Detective Laci Jolett is back in action in Book/novella #3 of Suzie Ivy’s K9 Forever Series — THE FOREVER FRIEND.

This time it’s drugs in the local high school that has two students in the … Read more...

Animals & Nature Inspiration MR3 Resiliency Videos

For The Joy of Animals: The Antics of Badgers

10/4/2012/14/20
Linda Anselmi
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The wonderful thing about wild animals is they always seem to have a few delightful surprises for us humans. Growing up in the midwest I knew what Badgers looked like thanks to zoos and wildlife shows (and hello, UW mascot!), … Read more...

Inspiration MR3 Music

Music: Leonid & Friends Cover “25 or 6 to 4”

10/2/2011/16/20
Linda Anselmi
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A bonus of our current Covid-19 life is having the time to find an awesome cover of an old favorite — Chicago’s 25 or 6 to 4.  Especially when you feel like you’re sitting in a jam session with extremely … Read more...

Books History Inspiration MR3

Book Review: CODE NAME HELENE by Ariel Lawhon

09/25/2011/9/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
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CODE NAME HELENE by Ariel Lawhon was the right book at the right time for me – the story of a tough-as-nails woman whose struggles and bravery make our shelter-in-place woes seem trivial. (Yes, the fictional story is – remarkably … Read more...

Inspiration MR3 Science & Technology Videos Wellness

Backyard Engineering: Bike Experiments In Speed

09/20/2011/9/20
Linda Anselmi
0

Most of us like to try new things, especially if they are relatively safe and easy to do. But, would we be willing to endure hardship in order to explore a new idea?  Probably not.  Yet, most of us will … Read more...

Animals & Nature Books Inspiration Quotes Resiliency Science & Technology

Words: ” A Bright Future For Man …”

09/13/2012/20/20
Linda Anselmi
0

If only there were “Here Thanks To Nature” tags attached to everything everywhere as a reminder that our very lives are utterly and completely dependent on nature — not technology…

I would feel more optimistic

about a bright future for

… Read more...
Animals & Nature FV Inspiration Resiliency Videos

Rescue Journey of Piglet and Calf Buddies

09/11/2011/16/20
Linda Anselmi
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A ride to an animal sanctuary was all the bonding time needed for this piglet and calf to become bffs. These two are not only adorable and heartwarming, but living proof that animals — regardless of whether they are domesticated … Read more...

FP History Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology Videos

The Lost Era Of Electric “Flying Trains”

09/5/2012/14/20
Linda Anselmi
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Over 119 years old and still in operation today, the Wuppertaler Schwebebahn in Germany is the world’s oldest electric elevated railway with hanging cars. Developed as the first to transport people instead of goods, this electric “flying train” is an … Read more...

Animals & Nature Books FR Inspiration

Book Review: THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX AND THE HORSE by Charlie Mackesy

09/4/2011/9/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
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I received THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX AND THE HORSE by Charlie Mackesy as a birthday present earlier this week and likely would never have picked it up on my own. What a little gem I’d have been missing. … Read more...

Animals & Nature FV Inspiration Videos Wellness

For The Joy of Animals: Seal Holds A Diver’s Hand

08/30/2011/9/20
Linda Anselmi
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It is pure joy to watch the emotionally powerful and extraordinarily moving interactions between diver Ben Burville and his diving buddies. What a wonderful celebration of life and human/animal connection as a wild grey seal holds a diver’s hand!

At … Read more...

Books Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology

Book Review: WORDS by Jessica McCann

08/28/2011/16/20
Linda Anselmi
2

In the introduction to WORDS: Essays on Writing, Reading, and Life, Jessica McCann shares with the reader a core belief that is as intricately a part of her personal journey as it is her writer’s journey and forms the basis … Read more...

Animals & Nature FP Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology Videos

Canceled Vacation Plans? Consider Mindcations Not Just Staycations

08/26/2011/16/20
Linda Anselmi
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The research is clear. Vacations are good for our health — physically, mentally, and emotionally.  According to David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, vacations are good for your heart,

 

“we are actually seeing a reduction

… Read more...
Animals & Nature Books Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology Wellness

Book Review: FAMILY OF ORIGIN by C.J. Hauser

08/9/2010/3/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
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What first drew me to FAMILY OF ORIGIN by C.J. Hauser? When I saw it at an indie bookstore, the jacket was face-out, displaying the frilly butt of a diving duck. Score. This could be right up my science- and … Read more...

Animals & Nature Inspiration Videos

For The Joy of Animals: Blissfully Splashing Dog

08/2/2009/24/20
Linda Anselmi
0

We tend to think — if there are limitations in our lives, then there are limitations in our happiness. But is that true? Or do we just make it so?

Maybe finding our bliss, the things that makes us happiest, … Read more...

Books Inspiration Science & Technology Wellness

Book Review: BOOST YOUR BRAIN by M. Fotuhi & C. B. Antoniades

06/26/2009/13/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
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I often don’t review the nonfiction books I read, but I felt this one was important to share. BOOST YOUR BRAIN is an older book (published 2013) I downloaded on my iPad years ago when it was on sale. It’s … Read more...

Animals & Nature Inspiration Videos Wellness

For The Joy of Animals: Animal Acts of Compassion

06/14/2009/6/20
Linda Anselmi
1

Compassion is not just a human trait. It is a universal “being” trait and animal acts of compassion are all around us if we look.

The meaning of “Compassion” comes from Latin root “passio”, which means to suffer, and … Read more...

Animals & Nature Books Inspiration Wellness

Book Review: THE SPEED OF LIFE by Anne Pete

05/31/2010/6/20
Linda Anselmi
2

THE SPEED OF LIFE by Anne Pete is a compelling debut novel and a must read for anyone who loves the Arizona desert, strong but vulnerable female characters, and moving personal journeys.

The Speed of LifeThe biggest fear most of us have is … Read more...

Animals Humor Inspiration Science & Technology Videos

For The Joy Of Animals: Ninja Squirrels

05/29/2008/16/20
Linda Anselmi
0

We humans tend to think our intelligence makes us superior, but we still have a lot to learn from the animal world, especially when it comes to patience, persistence, and adaptability…

Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer, entrepreneur and science … Read more...

FV Inspiration Movies & Series Music Wellness

Music: NO DIRECTION by Rachael Yamagata

03/25/2011/16/20
Linda Anselmi
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Songs resonate when they speak to us personally and capture a moment in time.  While binge watching ONE SPRING NIGHT on Netflix, I became entranced by a song — NO DIRECTION by Rachael Yamagata — that played in the background. … Read more...

Animals & Nature Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology Videos

For The Joy Of Animals: Wildlife Bridge Cam

03/8/2008/31/20
Linda Anselmi
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Wildlife cams are always fascinating to watch.  As a nature lover it is sad to admit I was both surprised and amazed to see the diversity of foot traffic over this 23 year old bridge.

It is heartening that so … Read more...

Animals & Nature Books History Inspiration

Book Review: FREE MEN by Katy Simpson Smith

03/1/2007/27/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
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Katy Simpson Smith, once again, beautifully weaves nature alongside the lives of her characters in her second novel – FREE MEN is based on actual figures in history – about a disparate group: runaway slave, white man, Creek Indian (and, … Read more...

Animals & Nature Humor Inspiration

xkcd comic: Weird Hill

03/1/2008/6/20
Linda Anselmi
0

Is a deep attachment to hills weirdly universal? Or are all hills inherently weird?… Read more...

Inspiration News Wellness

“Valued Living” — Pursuing Meaningful Actions, Not Happiness

02/23/2007/27/20
Guest Post
0

John J Donahue is assistant professor in the Division of Applied Behavioral Sciences and programme director in the Certificate Program in Professional Counseling Studies, both at the University of Baltimore.

~

It’s better to focus on where you are going

… Read more...
Animals & Nature Inspiration Music Videos Wellness

Music: CELESTE & BLONDE by Roger & Brian Eno

02/23/2008/31/20
Linda Anselmi
0

Cue the classic movie scene of contemplation and it is almost always a ride through the countryside. The passenger in a car or a train, deep in thought, watching the panoramic scenery passing by. The background music is wistful and … Read more...

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