Have you ever thought, “that squirrel is super friendly,” or “wow, he is really lazy” or “that squirrel is a total jerk?” Well, you may not be far off in that assessment! Researchers have been studying our furry tree friends and have noticed that they display certain personality traits in Read more…
When we set out to do a new task, sometimes we forget to look around us for the resources we might need to accomplish it. One man in his village in Malawi used items he had on hand to help improve his own life, and the lives of those around Read more…
You know the old saying about “you can’t please all of the people all of the time”? Well, it’s as true about life as it is about gala planning! If you try to please everyone, there’s a good chance that no one ends up happy. Now that we’ve acknowledged the Read more…
It’s time to tell people about your event. You are excited, your team is excited. The sponsored dinner is to die for and the auction items are out of this world. You even have, quite possibly, the most clever hashtag your team has ever come up with. What are the Read more…
Soaring temperatures have lately caused folks to find creative and innovative ways to get or stay cool, but this pup, Nelly, has gone the more traditional route: head-to-tail soaking in cool water. The level of relaxation and chill achieved by this sweet dog is enviable, though we know that not Read more…
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 Read more…
Thanks to the internet, there is no shortage of blooper videos from local news stations, and this week, we want to share this particular video of how to have fun with the funky moments in life. Covering the Minneapolis- St. Paul area, FOX 9’s Jennifer McDermed decided to play around Read more…
Our previous Moment of Bliss post, Loving the Library, was, as the title suggests, all about how great libraries are- the sharing of knowledge, the community support, the resources. This time, we want to shine a light on a few wonderful bookstores in other parts of the world, because reading Read more…
The phrase “herding cats” is a euphemism for trying, often in vain, to get a group of uncooperative (or easily distracted) people to work together. But, as this adorable video shows, it is possible! There are a myriad of ways to encourage cooperation and team work, and the majority of Read more…
Whether you’re an avid gardener or nature-seeker, or someone who has never had a hand in growing anything before, or somewhere in between, we all benefit from exposure to nature. Earth Day is a time to reflect on our relationship with our world and the other life that inhabits it. Read more…