A few facts: They will cover their eyes with their cute paws to help them sleep (video below).They hold hands when they sleep so the other doesn't float away.The sea otter can live its entire life without leaving the water.The sea otter is one of the few mammal species on Earth to use a tool... Continue Reading →
Flower frogs
When I hear the word “cute,” I don’t immediately think of frogs. But this image of two frogs taking shelter from the rain with a reassuring arm on the other’s back, made me pause and smile. This looks like a love song. Let’s take care of each other.
Let’s dance!
I love this!! As someone who strongly believes in the cathartic power that a spontaneous dance party can bring, I’m so happy for them! I can feel the joy from thousands of miles away. 🥰 More of this in 2021 please. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Commonsense (@commonsenseorganics)
A sonnet a day
One of my favorite things about studying literature in college was seeing the passion emanate from my professors. Some are so fiercely flamboyant in their deep love, while some have a quiet reverence that is almost transcendent. In both situations, when they read a passage, you feel it in your soul. Sir Patrick Stewart reminds... Continue Reading →
A hedgehog’s hat
This hedgehog's hat game is on point. It is so cute. That is all.
Learning a language
This is one of my favorite ads this season. I'm not going to spoil the ending, but suffice it to say that to me, it almost doesn't matter if he becomes fluent enough for his goal... the important thing is that all this effort IS the language of love, and that is more than enough.... Continue Reading →
Happy Saturday!
Wishing you a weekend as happy as this.
Websites I like: Chibird
I found this college student through Tumblr and I just love her outlook, talent, and dedication. Her cute drawings and encouraging messages never fail to brighten up my day, too! Check her out...
Love at Pre-K
I saw a story last night that simply made me giddy: A couple who had been dating for a year just found out two weeks ago that they were each other's pre-k "sweethearts!" According to People.com, Amy and Justin actually met each other online and at a later conversation in their relationship, Justin mentioned that he always liked her name... Continue Reading →
Yukio’s pet penguin
Over 10 years ago in Southern Japan, Yukio Nishimoto found a badly injured penguin caught in a fishing net. He nursed him back to health, studied penguins, and built a special refrigerated room under their house just for him. Now Lala is part of the family and he even helps them do a little shopping! How... Continue Reading →
Prison bake
Imagine you’re a prison warden and you forgot to lock up some inmates at the end of the night … what do you think they’d do? In Sweden, the Norrtälje inmates decided to bake a chocolate cake and watch tv! In translating the source website below, the article ends with: "It is still unclear whether... Continue Reading →
Song of the day: “I Feel Good”
Mondays can be a challenge. For our group in particular, we start off with an early morning meeting where everyone commits to the work planned for the next two weeks. Saying that everyone had sulky, post-holiday blues is an understatement. However, as we went around the room and confirmed that we feel good about the work we... Continue Reading →