Go back to Victorian times, and you’ll see guys with big handlebar mustaches flexing for the camera. But as technology has evolved, so has the way we share our pictures. Social media, for instance, has enabled us to share instantaneously with everyone around the world. Whether you’re showing grandma your vacation pictures or posting skateboard videos, it all happens in a second. This instant sharing has come along with another trend: portability. Cameras have gotten smaller, to the point where they’re in all of our smartphones. Gone are the days when you had to carry around a camcorder. Now, everyone has an HD camera in their back pocket. If you want to have the absolute best video possible, you need...
Honestly, I love wearing white clothes, but I would avoid wearing the same exact shirt often because I would be afraid of getting it worn out or dirty. Also, this goes with towels and bedsheets, because if you don’t have good care for them, it ruins their longevity. There are two different tricks to brighten those whites using different items. It’s interesting because my parents would always use bleach to whiten whites, but the smell would be so strong. I think these are great laundry tips to keep in mind for the future when I wash my whites. Supplies: Borax or baking soda and vinegar Directions: First, depending on which method you choose, use half a cup of Borax and...
s. It wasn’t really about preparing for the perils and pitfalls, although he and my mom seemed to be able to rise to the occasion when loss and challenges showed up on our doorstep. He lost his father when he was a newly-wed in his 30s. My mother lost her father when she was 18. Both of them watched their mothers die when they were young parents with two children to raise. He lost his beloved younger sister in his 40s. Job layoffs had him scrambling to find work, which he did with flair until he was called back in. He was a worrier by genetics since my paternal grandmother fretted over what she couldn’t control. I would often remind...
What can we do to start the new year well? I am always trying to turn over new leaves. Too many times I’ve tried turning them overnight, and instead fallen on my face. However, slow, steady change builds up over time and after years of wrestling with those leaves, they are turning and no longer crumbling underneath me. I’ve learned there are a few support systems that really help any organizational, motivational, or intentional goal stick. Whether you have new years goals, a word of the year, or just a general sense that you want to grow and do better, these are the pieces that will help you do so intentionally and systematically. Clear your head with a brain dump...
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