Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 324
May 8, 2014
Unschooled Adventures: A New Book Series
It's no surprise that with the the popularity of unschooling, worldschooling, and read more
May 7, 2014
Foodie Finds: Authentic Mexican in Dayton, Ohio
I love Mexican food. Wait - let me amend that. I love Good, Authentic Mexican food. And recently we discovered not one, but TWO great places in the Dayton, Ohio area. Take a look..
May 6, 2014
The Transformative Power of Journey: Next Year Jerusalem
Can a group of elderly nursing home residents travel abroad? The answer is yes - with care and love and a lot of planning. Such is the case for 8 residents (ages 87-97) of the Jewish Home for the Elderly in Connecticut, who journey to Israel with a film team, nursing companions, and the CEO of the Home, Andrew Banoff.
History-Making Exhibit on Two Continents
May 5, 2014
A guide to visiting Taiwan’s biggest attraction: Taroko Gorge
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Taroko Gorge—it’s Taiwan’s biggest tourist attraction, and justifiably so. With 19 kilometers of steep mountainous slopes dropping off into deep, crystal-clear ravines, it truly is a site to behold.
Florida Culture for the Week of May 5 By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of May 5 By Josh Garrick
Now through Sept 14 – at the Mennello Museum
May 2, 2014
What do you do if you are a 3rd grader who desperately wants to visit a rainforest?
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What do you do if you are a 3rd grader who desperately wants to visit a rainforest?
May 1, 2014
Au Revoir to French Impressionism Exhibition
A current art exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston brought back a flood of childhood memories. They were triggered by Dancers in the Classroom, a beautiful painting by Edgar Degas, the French Impressionist.
Artist of the Month: Kelly Merchant
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Art brings beauty to our lives, and the fine art photography of Kelly Merchant is an excellent example of the importance of beauty. Her photographs of people allow the viewer a glimpse into, what we can imagine as, the true personality of each individual.
April 28, 2014
The Beatles: Still cashing in at The Cavern
Story and photos by Ursula Maxwell-Lewis
In 1207 Liverpool became a borough. In 1962 it became a legend. Yeah, yeah, yeah, it took four mop-headed lads - brandishing guitars and a set of drums - warbling ‘Love me do”. We did. We still do.’
