Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 67
March 3, 2022
5 things to add to your Skardu travel itinerary
If you’ve ever traveled in Pakistan, you’ve probably already seen or heard countless tales of the wondrous north and its scenic beauty. You’ve probably also heard specifically of Skardu, a city that has been marveled over by tourists and locals alike. Skardu isn’t only beautiful, it’s filled with history—and is a site to behold.
This is exactly why your travel adventures wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Skardu. If you’re looking to plan the trip of a lifeti...
February 26, 2022
Katharine Ross: #CommunityCollegeBecause# ... We Succeed
Katharine Ross is working towards her Associate degree in Business and plans to transfer to a four-year university to complete her Bachelor's degree. Katharine is currently working for her parents’ candy company. She is also participating in NASA's Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS). Katharine is the first CCAC student to be a part of this NASA program—and it has been one of the most rewarding things she’s ever done.
How did you choose your major in coll...
February 23, 2022
Read This: Examining a Creative Life Well-Lived in Books By Hand
Have you ever known an artist that is so completely immersed in the creative life that they just glow with it…for a lifetime? Such is the case with an extraordinary artist, Gerard Brender à Brandis, whom we interviewed at his studio in Stratford, Ontario several years ago, and kept visiting whenever we were in town. (His studio is closed now, and only open by appointment.)
Photo: Wandering Educators And, such is the case with an extraordinary writer, Mariann...
February 22, 2022
Read This: Captivating History Comes Alive with The School of Mirrors
This is one of those magnificent books. You know...a book that you cannot put down, that time travels you back to a specific place and, while you’re reading it, you’re so engrossed that you look up and are surprised to be in the now?
Such is the case with The School of Mirrors, the latest historical novel from renowned author Eva Stachniak. We’ve shared how much we love her books here before (Empress of the Night and The Chosen Maiden), and how we completely liv...
February 21, 2022
Music for a Month of Transitions
February: whether you are in the northern hemisphere with winter or the southern one with summer, it is a month of transition. In weather, in plans, in quality of light, and in the stories we tell, there are contrasts and changes, back and forth, from one day to the next.
Here are several ways musicians look at these things. At whatever point in the year you are reading this, there is much to explore and consider.
In the United States, this is a time of year whe...
February 18, 2022
The Traveler's Guide to Business Management
Managing a business isn't an easy task, especially for those who need to travel as part of the business. As a hands-on manager, you must create a balance between your operations and your staff to ensure a smooth relationship that will lead to better service. You also need to know that you don't have to micromanage everything because it's, more often than not, noncontributory to success. You need to know when to step on the brakes and let your staff provide you w...
February 17, 2022
Alexandria Kovack: #CommunityCollegeBecause ... it might just be the choice that changes your life
Alexandria Kovack is currently working on her Business Management degree from the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC), and has a goal to open a nonprofit organization that helps to rehabilitate Veterans in the future.
How did you choose your major in college? How did you choose CCAC? Did you have a mentor or person who helped guide you through that process?
When I first started at CCAC, I was actually going for a different degree; about two semesters i...
February 15, 2022
Artist Spotlight: Michael Ricigliano
A true Renaissance man, Michael Ricigliano successfully balances two careers at once. In recent years, he developed a career as an artist, writer, and film producer, while also still practicing law in Long Island, New York. He has exhibited his abstract work at the Union League Club Gallery and the Lilac Gallery in Manhattan, as well as The Huntington Art Gallery on Long Island. He wrote and produced the feature-length film, The Brooklyn Banker ("eng...
Top 5 Airlines Entering 2022 with the Youngest Fleets
All reputable airlines prefer to have a fleet of younger aircraft for many reasons. Why are young fleets important, and which airlines have the youngest fleets?
Young fleets are a boon for airlinesNewer aircraft can save fuel, compared to older ones, reduces the overall cost to run these flights, and is thus economically beneficial for airlines. Passengers also love traveling on newer aircraft, as the cabins are more comfortable, and boast the latest technologi...
February 9, 2022
Valiente: Courage and Consequences
In Valiente: Courage and Consequences, Chente Jimenez is a popular high school athlete who bravely navigates his road to self-acceptance and boldly confronts homophobia in the locker room. His road to self-discovery is filled with the impulsive innocence of young love and the cruelty of social media gossip.
The novel explores the complexities a gay teenager faces when communicating to family and friends. Chente Jimenez’s daring journey provides the readers with an...
