07-28-2021 ~ Stand Here For Dance Party

What could be better than an impromptu dance party? How about a planned moment of surprise, delight, community and fun?! Organized by street performance group Improv Everywhere and featuring the dance troupe Dynamic Rockers, Stand Here For Dance Party was a wonderful mixture of performance art and culture jamming. The effects on the surprised on-lookers …

07-08-2021 ~ Flowers As Fireworks

This summer we’ve noticed an uptick in the comparisons of fireworks and flowers and came across this delightful mashup. Anyone who has read our past Moments of Bliss, like Everyday is Earth Day, is likely aware that we are eager gardeners and appreciate plants and flowers as much as the next person. But by presenting …

06-30-2021 ~ Fast As You Can

As the Olympic trials run their course ahead of the Tokyo games later this summer, there have been several standout moments. One in particular that we’d like to highlight is the win by Sha’Carri Richardson in the 100m dash. The 21-year-old athlete from Texas has sprinted to stardom as her name becomes known by fans …

06-23-2021 ~ The Catio Compromise

Though conventional wisdom claims that there is a significant rivalry between cats lovers and dog lovers, the truth is that the real, long-simmering hostility is between cat lovers and bird lovers. Cats are natural predators, and those who have access to the outdoors can be a menace to the local bird population. According to the …

06-09-2021 ~ Relish The Moment

As summer begins in earnest and lockdown restrictions give way to cautious optimism, it’s more important than ever to let yourself relish the moment. After an intense year of instability, it can be difficult to feel relaxed enough to experience happiness. Like the delightful doggie above, find ways to be present in the moment and …

06-03-2021 ~ Bringing Back the Monarch

One of the most beautiful sights that I grew up with in California was the yearly Monarch Butterfly migration. Every year, millions of these beautiful and delicate butterflies would swarm over the city, enjoying the friendly gardens and enthralling everyone with their bright orange wings. However, each year that swarm has become smaller, so much …