Family:Poems—by Mr.Keith Keenan
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The poet describes personal thoughts and feelings in a lyrical journey to understand anc celebrate his family."Family"looks at living honestly in places,not illusions( 幻 想 ) . Figurative (形象的)language,a love of metaphor and sharp images all make the poems work.
Time to Heal—byAleandra Vasiliu
Kindle $9.99;Hardcover $21.94;Paperback $12.64.
From the bestselling author comes an inspirational poetry book about love,healing,and growth.It is a reminder to strive to change for the better.Featuring more than 130 uplifting poems and black-and-white illustrations( 插 图 ) ,It's a great companion when you need to
embrace self-love and personal transformation.
Seeds from a Birch Tree—by Clark Strand
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Seeds from a Birch Tree makes nature into a spiritual path.Its message was simple:Haiku teaches us to return to nature by following the seasons—seventeen syllables at a time.With its mix of poetry and memoir(回忆录),the book guides us to the joy hidden in plain sight,
leading us to get into a good state of body and mind.
A Poem for Every Day—by Allie Esiri
Kindle $9.99;Hardcover $28.05;Audio CD $18.05.
This audio book is a collection of 366 poems which link to events on key dates—funny for April Fools'Day,festive for Christmas.This is the perfect gift for poetry lovers of all ages.
These poems are informative,peaceful,and energetic!
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In 2019,an unassuming package arrived at,my front door.Inside was a 2-by-4-foot scrapbook (剪贴簿)filled with precious candy wrappers over 70 years old,Why was it sent to me?I'm the founder of the Candy Wrapper Museum,my online"roadside attraction".
I was 15 years old when I started collecting,At that time many friends had cool collections like beer bottles.I wanted to start my own,but of what?I usually spent my few coins on candies,The candy shelves were a wonderland of tasty treats with colorful wrappers and names.
Then inspiration struck.Instead of throwing the wrappers away,I would save them.I would create the Candy Wrapper Museum,where I imagined that they would one day be enjoyed as art and humor after I retire.
In 2002,inspiration struck again.Why wait until retirement?Why not open the museum right now on the internet,the ultimate"superhighway"?
Building the online museum was a massive six-month,one-person project.First,I sorted roughly 650 of my favorite wrappers into themes such as:Celebrities,Classics,Holidays,Big Eats,and No Fun.I scanned everything that was flat,photographed the rest,scanned the prints,cleaned all the now-digital images,then wrote lighthearted comments to provide each visitor with my personal tour.Then,I bought a book on how to write HTML and built the site myself.
When it was launched in 2002,I had no expectations.Would anyone even be interested in this strange hobby?To my surprise,without any promotion,the site went viral(走红) ,even getting selected as Yahoo's"Funny Site of the Week".
The sudden burst of popularity inspired some comments,like,"A candy wrapper museum?Now we've heard everything."But mostly people wrote in to thank me,sharing how the sight of a long-gone favorite candy bar reminded them of their childhood memories.
This is when I knew I was doing something important.We think of collections as"things," but we also collect special moments that may not stay front of mind,but never fade from our hearts.To this day people turn to me,hoping I can help uncover connections to cherished memories around candies from their past.
Talking to your children about the misinformation( 错 误 信 息 )they may find online is a great idea.Children don't always have the judgment or critical thinking skills to test what they read or watch,but they'll develop these abilities quickly if you help them figure out how to separate fact from fiction.We're here to help you do just that!
Don't wait for your kids to approach you with questions—instead,take a few minutes to sit down with them.Let them know that there's a lot of content out there on the Internet,and not all of it is true.With everything going on in the world,remind your kids that they might be seeing a lot of confusing,false information going around on social media and other parts of the web.
It's a good idea to turn news reports and TV shows into teachable moments.Look for small opportunities to start helpful conversations about misinformation with your kids.Take a TV show or newspaper article and transform it into a helpful,easy way to understand what misinformation is and how to avoid it.
Misinformation can be really upsetting and stressful for your kids to think about.Let them know that you're always available to listen and answer their questions if they're feeling confused. Reassure your kids that there are no stupid questions,and that you're always willing to explain something to them.
Teach your kids a few tricks to fact-check misinformation online.Remind your kids to be on the lookout for strange-looking websites like those ending with co.Tell them to read through the headline.If it has a lot of mistakes,or if it's written in all capital(大写的)letters,there's a good chance that it might be misinformation,Additionally,introduce your kids to official websites,which are quick and easy ways to fact-check information,
Beliefs form a big part of our lives.Successful people have always believed that they can be and will be successful in their lives,such as Michael Phelps.Many of us have seen Michael Phelps win 8 gold medals in a single Olympic Games.That has created a history for himself. Many people have admired his success and the first reaction in their mind will be,"Wow,how I wish I could be like him!"Have you ever wondered what brought him success?
In fact,anyone can achieve what they have wanted to achieve.It is about beliefs.Everyone is a born winner.It is this belief that drives an individual to be successful in his or her own field.All successful individuals have strong beliefs and it is one of the bases for their success.If we start to believe in ourselves,the things that we can achieve will definitely give us a pleasant surprise.
Other than having a strong belief,it is the attitude that drives the individual to create their own history.The devotion towards themselves and the drive must also be present.Imagine having a strong belief in oneself and having' a poor attitude towards life.Then how would that individual turn out to be?One's attitude comprises the drive,the devotion and the desire to achieve his goals.If one has strong beliefs about the goals that he can achieve and he displays good attitudes towards them,it would be no surprise to anyone that he will be able to achieve his goals.
Start believing in yourself and you will achieve your goals and with the right positive attitude,you will definitely be able to create the miracle that you have always dreamt of.
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How to Survive Overthinking
●Focus on the big picture.
While you might be able to learn something new by giving these things some quick consideration,it's better to step back and look at the whole picture.If you're crushing on( 迷 恋 ) someone,for example,you might think about their every comment orfacial expression after you see them—but examining every interaction for telling details can keep you from seeing what's really going on.
●Distract( 分 心 )yourself when you're overthinking.
Do something that you find fun and engaging,When your thoughts are running away from you,sometimes you just need to do something else for a while. Some people enjoy coloring or doing puzzles,while others may enjoy going for a walk.
●Get your thoughts down on paper.
Try spending 10 minutes a day writing down your thoughts. When you write,it helps you organize your thoughts,so they don't feel so confused and overwhelming(压垮的)in your mind.
Writing can also help you get to the root of what's going on.
●Talk out your thoughts with a friend.
Saying your thoughts out loud can help you process them.If you just can't seem to move past your thoughts,try opening up to some one you really trust,like a close family member or a friend.Tell them what you're dealing with and why you think you keep coming back to these thoughts. They might just have some good advice that might put your mind at ease.
●Try to see problems as challenges.
Look for solutions instead of just replaying the obstacle.If you notice that you're just thinking about every little detail of a decision you're facing,try to reframe your thoughts.Focus on how you can solve the problem,or what you can learn from it.
A.Big problems seem less terrible when you break them down.
B.Journaling can be a really powerful way to calm overthinking
C.When you're overthinking,you tend to get caught up in details.
D.When you're finished,give them some space to share their opinions.
E.This simple shift can help you feel empowered instead of overwhelmed.
F.Anything will work,as long as it gets your mind off whatever is bothering you.
G.You might notice you tend to overthink when you're anxious about a difficult situation
My career as a chef started at the age of 25,but my 1 for cooking started at an early age,when I was about 5 years old—by watching my grandmother and my mom in the kitchen 2 daily meals for the family.I was also 3 by going with my grandfather to markets to 4 the freshest ingredients,My grandfather taught me the art of picking and recognizing "the 5 . "
From my youth,I have had this passion for food.Growing up in Morocco,I witnessed the most amazing hospitality and 6 through my grandparents.They opened their 7 to everybody,and fed and sheltered the poor,travelers,family and friends.
I remember as a young kid coming home from school to the 8 of fragrant (芳香的) fresh bread coming out of the oven.Those smells stimulated(刺激)my senses at a young age. The 9 were fresh and seasonal—they were very simple dishes but delightfully 10 .
Food is almost as 11 as it is necessary,Food makes people feel things.I really think that food tastes its best when there is a 12 behind it.It shapes cultures,religion,politics and health,Food brings people together,and goes straight to the 13 .
In my kitchen,I try to duplicate ( 复 制 ) smells and flavors that make me think about more than what I'm actually smelling or 14 —it makes me think of life,my family,and my history.I love to cook food that 15 people's emotions and memories;my philosophy is to "keep food real and simple."
Seeing Math on the Page
Math and literature are probably two of the subjects that bring students headaches. However,scientists wonder the beauty of math can be found in literary works.A UK mathematician Sarah Hart,who presents some interesting thoughts about "three"in her book, (argue)that the beauty of this number is indeed evident in many works of western literature and languages,
"Throe"is the minimum number with a two-dimensional shape can be defined. For example,throe sticks can create triangle,a stable structure,Many common phrases are in three wards,such as"ready,set,go",Some nursery rhymes have t word (repeat)three times,such as"row,row,row your boat",In stories,there are usually three main characters and for a series of (novel),there are usually three books rather than four.
Why is it always the third son who behaves differently from his two older brothers,thus (win)the princess?Hart explains that obviously we require two repetitions.to get to know the pattern,so,that the breaking of the pattern in the third character can surprise or amuse us. (similar),another study by researchers at the University of Vermont also connected math and storytelling.They analyzed more than 1,300 fiction books and arranged for 10,000 words from the books it be rated by 50 participants on' a happiness scale of 1 to 9. Then the ratings (categorize)into different graphs,which showed how the readers' emotions changed while reading.It turned out that each story fit perfectly into one of six basic graphs,a mathematical pattern.
"The idea that one would have to choose between mathematics and literature is something a tragedy,"Hart says,"The two fields are fundamentally linked".
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Dear Jack
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Yours,
Li Hua
We met Max at the pickup area of Alaska Airlines.A standard poodle(懸毛 狗 )born on Valentine's Day in 2002,he came to us in a small blue box.We had adopted him from a friend, who raised many dogs.
We were a sweet little family—me,my husband,and our children,Sophie and Jake.But for years I'd felt as if we wouldn't really be complete until we had a dog.Also,my husband travelled for some 200 days a year on business,and I knew I'd feel safer with a large animal sleeping by the door.
When we opened the box,we saw him.With his curly black hair and intelligent eyes,Max was beautiful.He was so small that he fit into the palm( 手 掌 ) of my hand,his big paws ( 爪 子 )lapping over the sides.He was also scared.As I pulled him close,I felt his heart pound and wondered if we'd done the right thing,taking him from his mother.But it was too late.
Sophie and Jake were already fighting over who would hold him next.
Over the following months,we spent endless hours watching Max play with his toy or run around the living room.Like most poodles,he was smart.He mastered house-training quickly and never chewed on our furniture or shoes.He considered himself one of us.
Some days after school,I'd find Jake curled up with Max inside his box.When I suggested that my son get out of the dog box,Jake yelled,"Max wants me in here!We're brothers!"
By his first birthday,Max had grown into a 50-pound guard dog.He manned the front door like a soldier,barking fiercely at other dogs walking by.I felt safe with him there,especially when my husband was away.Sometimes,when I was missing my husband a lot,I held Max close.
Many years later,my husband passed away.My kids grew up and went to university.They worked in other cities after graduation.
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And then,suddenly,I was alone.
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One day,I found there was something wrong with Max's back legs.
