TBT: A Photographic History of Men in Love
TBT: Super Awesome People™ in History. In the United States*, it is a scary time to be in the LGBTQ+ community. Although advances in LGBTQ+… Read More »TBT: A Photographic History of Men in Love
October 2020
Abolition for the People
As the Black Lives Matter movement gained strength in 2020 following the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others by police officers, so too… Read More »Abolition for the People
Super Awesome Cats™: Because Photoshop Is Pretty Great.
Some days, being optimistic about the future can be tough. On days like this, it feels like the Super NOT-Awesome People outnumber the Super Awesome™… Read More »Super Awesome Cats™: Because Photoshop Is Pretty Great.
Voters In Space, Voters On Earth
Today’s Super Awesome People™ are the folks who are voting—in the United States, around the world, and even circling 250 miles above Earth. American astronaut… Read More »Voters In Space, Voters On Earth
TBT: “Bird Ladies” Harriet Lawrence Hemenway and Minna B. Hall
TBT: Super Awesome People™ in History. In 1896, Boston socialite Harriet Lawrence Hemenway recruited her cousin Minna B. Hall to join her in hosting wealthy,… Read More »TBT: “Bird Ladies” Harriet Lawrence Hemenway and Minna B. Hall
Singer-Songwriter Tom Leher Releases Lyrics to the Public Domain
Copyright law—in the United States, especially—is complicated. The rules for when intellectual property enters the public domain has changed over time, and on several occasions,… Read More »Singer-Songwriter Tom Leher Releases Lyrics to the Public Domain
In 2020, Community Gardens Offer More Than Just Plants
Across the United States, community gardens have offered a place of refuge for people who have grown weary of isolating at home. With the relative… Read More »In 2020, Community Gardens Offer More Than Just Plants
More Ways to Spend Your Days at Sleepathome Camp
Back in July, I first wrote about Sleepathome Camp, a daily newsletter designed to inspire kids and adults to partake in arts and crafts, cooking,… Read More »More Ways to Spend Your Days at Sleepathome Camp
TBT: 73 Years Ago, Chuck Yeager Flew Faster Than Sound
TBT: Super Awesome People™ in History. On October 14, 1947, U.S. Air Force Captain and test pilot Chuck Yeager became the first person to break… Read More »TBT: 73 Years Ago, Chuck Yeager Flew Faster Than Sound
The Amazing Creators of Pandemic Art Recreations
In the spring of 2020 when the world went on lockdown, two glorious Instagram challenges were launched. The #gettymuseumchallenge (alt: #gettychallenge) and #tussenkunstenquarantaine (alt: #betweenartandquarantine)… Read More »The Amazing Creators of Pandemic Art Recreations
2020 Nobel Peace Prize: World Food Programme
Last week, the United Nation’s World Food Programme won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize “for its efforts to combat hunger, for its contribution to bettering… Read More »2020 Nobel Peace Prize: World Food Programme
Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day!
In fourteen hundred ninety-two Columbus sailed the ocean blue. ………. Read the updated version of the classic children’s poem, as revised (and with much greater… Read More »Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day!
TBT: Historical Halloween Costume Ideas (Without Cultural Appropriation)
TBT: Super Awesome People™ in History. The CDC may have warned against traditional Halloween celebrations this year, but whether you’re hosting a virtual Halloween party… Read More »TBT: Historical Halloween Costume Ideas (Without Cultural Appropriation)
Super Awesome Kids™ Volume IV
And now for Volume IV of our Super Awesome Kids™ series which celebrates incredible young people who are making a positive difference in their communities!… Read More »Super Awesome Kids™ Volume IV
Women Set Record In Thru-Hike of the Adirondack High Peaks
On September 10, Bethany Garretson and Katlin (Katie) Rhodes set out to break records as the fastest hikers to complete an unsupported thru-hike of the… Read More »Women Set Record In Thru-Hike of the Adirondack High Peaks
#Social Media Disruption As a Form of Protest
There are many ways to protest, and some are more effective than others. Research has shown that non-violent protests are more effective than violent protests,… Read More »#Social Media Disruption As a Form of Protest
TBT: Super Awesome People™ In History: Top 100 Lists
TBT: Super Awesome People™ in History. Super Awesome People™ has made it to 100 posts (woo!), and I want to commemorate the occasion! Every Thursday,… Read More »TBT: Super Awesome People™ In History: Top 100 Lists