The harm of black and white thinking in story telling. — The other day I was watching OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes, an animated series that aired in Cartoon Network. …

This animated series dives headfirst into family dynamics and how it shapes the way we approach conflict. — Tuca & Bertie has never shied away from dealing with complex mental health topics. From addressing Bertie’s traumatic childhood, to Tuca’s intimacy issues, it has succeeded in starting a conversation about these delicate, and oftentimes ignored, subject matters. Because of its lively animation and refreshingly nuanced writing, this animated series…

Sharing some of my recent animal drawings, favorite art styles and inspiration. — A few weeks ago, while I was walking my puppy, I saw some adorable bees feeding on some wild daisies. The scene was so striking and colourful, the kind that makes you want to stop everything to take a photograph and preserve the moment forever. Afterwards, I felt an impulse…

A glorious performance! — A quintet of broccoli, a trio of lettuce a duet of peppers; Let us watch their glorious performance, how their colors unite, their sounds compound, how their essence sings for you. The bright, white dressing envelopes this beautiful salad troupe as gravity aids its graceful fall; Like a stage light…

Some tips for less waste and a happier garden. — Composting is a great way of not only improving the quality of our soil and gardens, but also reducing the waste we produce. Instead of throwing away old lettuce and onion peels, you can recycle these scraps by using them as plant food. What Is Compost? According to the National Resources Defense Council…

A joyous reminder from a stranger. — Minutes into this serendipitous encounter, I hadn’t noticed how well-acquainted the upper half of your face and I had become, That is until you took off your mask to briskly sip some lukewarm water from afar during your frenzied shift in this understaffed bar; What a swift revelation! Witchcraft! Who…

A void space. — a tire with a hole trying to roll as if nothing is happening. a dull image thinking its colors are as vibrant as they’ll ever be, a gaping divide between two fading tiles convinced they need not unite, a piece of lonesome gum sticking to anything it sees; a forgotten…

An endearing curiosity that has persisted for centuries. — The Miniature Book Society, founded in 1983, defines a miniature book as one that is “no more than three inches in length or width.” Since this standardization, miniatures have been divided into three additional categories: Macro miniature (3 to 4 inches) Micro miniature (1/4 to 1 inch.) Ultra micro miniature…

A list of organizations to donate to and independent news sources. — News broke that Russia invaded Ukraine this Thursday. According to the UN Refugee Agency, over 100,000 Ukrainian citizens have been fleeing their country and seeking shelter in nearby nations. …