Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 33
April 5, 2024
Eternal Sunshine Of A Spotless Mind: Why it is worth seeing
There are a lot of films that are recommended as "must watch" or "worth the watch," but I'm here to tell you that Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind is truly worth the hour and forty-eight minutes of running time.
The colour scheme and cinematography are breathtaking, and the unique and engrossing plot leaves a lasting impression that is hard to forget. For those who from this short paragraph want to watch the film and hate spoilers, I suggest watching it and...
April 4, 2024
Read This: Keith Taylor's All the Time You Want: Selected Poems, 1977 - 2017
You know how a book of poems grabs you and doesn't let go?
I first met renowned poet Keith Taylor at a Michigan poetry reading at one of our local Kalamazoo bookstores, This is a Bookstore, in 2017. The room was absolutely full, but we were lucky to get there early enough to snag a seat. From the start, when Taylor started talking, and reading his poetry, the room was entranced. We loved the stories and the poetry and the convivial atmosphere that was so jo...
April 3, 2024
The One Thing That’s Even More Important Than Teaching Curriculum
All children are unique. They have unique lives, with unique lived experiences and opportunities. They have unique strengths, needs, and interests. They have unique family units, backgrounds, and identities.
In schools, these unique children come together and share a learning environment.
As teachers, we must find ways to embrace the uniqueness of the students we teach, while creating learning opportunities based on a singular curriculum.
With ...
April 2, 2024
Secure Your Swiss Visa Slot: A Guide to Booking Appointments
Planning a trip to Switzerland is an exciting endeavor, filled with dreams of exploring Alpine landscapes, indulging in Swiss chocolates, and discovering charming villages. However, before you can embark on your Swiss adventure, securing a visa appointment is essential. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know about Switzerland visa appointment, ensuring a smooth and stress-free process.
April 1, 2024
Read This: Secret Michigan: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure
Amy Piper (we LOVE her book,
Read This: 100 Things to Do in Lansing Before You Die
) is back with yet another excellent read and travel guide, entitle...
March 28, 2024
Read This: Lebanon: A Chronicle of Resilience
In his poignant debut book, Lebanon: A Chronicle of Resilience, Ali R. Jaber, a Lebanese American student at the University of Michigan Dearborn, unveils a compelling narrative that delves into the heart of Lebanon's enduring spirit. Through vivid storytelling and personal reflections, Jaber offers readers a rare glimpse into the complexities of his homeland, exploring themes of perseverance, identity, and hope.
Drawing from his own experiences growing up amid...
Unlocking Solo Confidence: Boosting Social Comfort On Your Adventures
For many people in this world, traveling and going on amazing vacations is part of life. We don’t just exist to work all day and then go to sleep. This entire planet is full of amazing things, so it’s lovely that we are able to experience plenty of it. Most of the time, we travel with people we love while looking to save money here and there. There may come a time every now and again, however, when we travel alone.
While solo travel can feel quite scary, it’s ac...
March 26, 2024
Traveling Tales and Legal Trails: A Teacher’s Compass
When a teacher decides to go from the classroom to exploring the big, wild world, it's pretty much like flipping a book open to a brand new chapter they’ve never seen before. There’s a ton of excitement about checking out different cultures, learning things that you won’t find in textbook pages, and collecting stories that are going to light up kids' minds back home. But, while you’re getting all hyped up choosing what to pack and planning out your travels, ther...
March 23, 2024
Renowned Spanish painter and sculptor Okuda San Miguel: Kisses Between Universes
On Saturday, April 6th, downtown Los Angeles’ Corey Helford Gallery (CHG) will proudly unveil their next major solo exhibition from world-renowned Spanish painter and sculptor Okuda San Miguel, titled Kisses Between Universes, in the Main Gallery.
OPENING RECEPTION: April 6, 2024 | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
ON VIEW: April 6 – May 11, 2024
Okuda’s unique iconographic language of multicolored geometric structures and patterns on the streets, railroads and abandoned facto...
March 21, 2024
How Oscar winner Cillian Murphy finds inspiration on the Emerald Isle
The Corkonian actor Cillian Murphy recognises his success builds on the island of Ireland’s long literary and cultural history
The green wave that’s been rolling through Hollywood peaked at this year’s Oscars ceremony, when Cillian Murphy became the first Irishman to win the Best Actor award for Oppenheimer. It wasn’t the only green moment of the night, as the Yorgos Lanthimos film Poor Things - produced by Dublin’s buzzy Element Pictures - scooped four statuet...
