Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 367
September 20, 2013
CowTV
So I’d been wanting to create a trailer for a while. Not just any trailer. One starring animals as the main characters. But assets are scarce in Germany, and the only real option I had was the cows down the road. The problem is, how do you make a quartet of cows lounging in a shack of rotting hay remotely worth watching?
On a Quest to Photograph all of Maine's 68 Lighthouses
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Maine’s lighthouses, which once served as saviors along the seacoast, are in no way a forgotten feature. All but three are still standing, and only nine are no longer functioning. Of the ones that are still operating, most are maintained as heritage sites, and others are owned and maintained privately. Some are only accessible by water.
September 19, 2013
Camping in Zeeland – A Real Dutch Treat!
One of the best campgrounds to stay in Zeeland, MI is Dutch Treat. Just ask anybody who seems to know the town, and they will tell you that Dutch Treat is one of the best places to go, especially for the happy aura and friendly staff.
Listen to the Birds: an Introduction to Classical Music
Listen to the Birds: an Introduction to Classical Music by Ana Gerhard, with illustrations by Cecilia Varela
Exploring the USA, One Tip at a Time
I’m constantly amazed at the incredible things you can explore in the United States. We’ve been participating in United Sharing Adventure, at hostelbookers.com, where everyone – including you!
Travels in Europe: PARIS, and the Tour d'Chance
You are wrong, Cole Porter. I can never imagine Paris not sizzling like a rasher of streaky bacon dropped into a hot frying pan, any time of year. Yes, even in the winter when you say it drizzles.
September 18, 2013
The Productive Way To Manage SAT Prep
The notion of acceptance in academic institutes is commonly linked to a respectable GPA, good letters of recommendations,and quality research papers. However, standardized tests such as SAT and ACT scores don’t get the attention they deserve, but they pretty much remain the major benchmark for academic acceptance.
Whale Sharks on Fire?!
Not quite the case. There a few places around the world where one can get up close and swim alongside the largest fish in the sea, the whale shark. It was promise made by Mom. She said she’d take me anywhere in the world to ring in 16. No rules. No boundaries. Just a family, some cake, and maybe a flight or two.
Postcard from Osios Loukas Monastery in Greece
Walking into a Greek Orthodox monastery in Greece throws a curtain of serenity over all who enter. There is simply no need to tell anyone to quiet down, although we are instructed by a monk to stay silent once inside. The building looked like a mere small stone building from the outside.
