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I’ve been meaning to write about this one for a while. It’s been scratching at me, like an uncut tag in a new shirt. Maybe you’ve seen some version of it. Writer is asked how she deals with writer’s block in an interview. Or maybe he is writing a book about how to write, he has some insight to share. How to sound original? Why not say something bold, something unexpected, something no one has ever said before?

In 1998, a group of scholars calling itself the Jesus Seminar published a list of its conclusions regarding the life of Yeshua ben Yosef, also known as Jesus Christ. Using a system of colored beads to rank their relative confidence in assertions made in scriptures, apocrypha, historical chronicles, letters, and archeological records, the Jesus Seminar had decided (quoting from Wikipedia): Jesus of Nazareth was born during the reign of Herod the Great.

On April 19, MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: ONCE AND ALWAYS premieres on Netflix. I’m writing about all 60 episodes of MMPR’s first season in the lead-up to that premiere.  If you’d like to follow along on this rewatch, entirety of MMPR’s first season is available for free (with ads) on YouTube. 8. I, Eye Guy One-sentence synopsis: A dejected boy genius is seen.  Why it matters: When you watch any show from a bygone era, you’re bound to encounter incongruencies with the modern day that can take you out of it.

When I set out on this trip, I expected that each of my four posts might follow a format, a summary of what and where I’d eaten, a gastronomic diary more than anything else. For the five or so days we spent in Yinchuan, Vivian’s family hometown in northern China’s Ningxia province, I fear that would be impossible. Outside of her parents and brother, Vivian’s family speak about as much English as I do Chinese, which is to say they could muster hellos, goodbyes, and asking if I wanted more food.

Hey pals, that’s right, it’s Friday again, and I got us a little Tom Hanks today, as a treat. I came across this one completely by accident while searching for a different movie on HBO. I thought I had it covered when it came to Tom Hanks ‘80s comedies— The ‘Burbs, Big, Turner & Hooch, Splash, Bachelor Party, even The Money Pit, I’ve seen ‘em all, but this early T. Hanks film somehow missed me.

Disclaimer: I am not being paid for this article by Duolingo, however maybe I should be. I’ve always been jealous of people who can speak multiple languages; this comes in conflict with my eternal fault: I’m lazy. I could go on and on about my type and level of laziness, but eh, I don’t feel like doing that right now. The point is: I’ve always wanted to learn Spanish, but have never been able to commit the time to do so.

Dear reader, This letter is to tell you how much you are loved, and how much your presence in this world means to the people around you. I see your heart as open and pure like the sparkles that brighten the sun I see your soul searching for the peace and light it deserves The best touch would probably be the fulfillment of your heart desires The remembrance of memories that you hold dear to your heart

My husband (raised in Brazil) grew-up eating all of the various Portuguese yolk-filled desserts, there are so many unique recipes. While those desserts aren’t my favorites, I’m glad that they were developed to use all the excess egg yolks! Expand full comment ncG1vNJzZmiokaGyo7jUnquaqqRjwLau0q2YnKNemLyue89osKitXZiur3nBmqKeZaSdrrV50maYp5xdobKnwM6vnKtlYGaucK%2FOpqSepqSo

The lives we want, the world we desire, the changes we dream to see, all lay right on the other side of curiosity and courageous choices. They may seem far-reaching and impossible to achieve, but as with any groundbreaking change, all it takes is to set a ball in motion. We can never know what doors one conscious choice will open. We can never anticipate the opportunities of change one courageous heart can spark.