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I don’t know how your week has gone, but hopefully you weren’t surprised by much. I have no idea if the fisherman below was intentionally trolling for squid, but if not, then he could legitimately claim “surprise!” Regardless, I’m sure he was not banking on a face full of squid ink…er…let’s hope it is ink. [...]

“Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those who we cannot resemble.”  (Samuel Johnson)   Aside from making me laugh, this video got me thinking about how ridiculous it is to live in a world of imitations.  An African bullfrog isn’t exactly an easy push-over in the amphibian world.  The males can [...]

This video is inspiring. If you love to celebrate “the journey and not the steps” or the “forest and not the trees,” this video shows a different perspective. It celebrates the tiny parts of life. Sometimes, the most beautiful and poignant moments can be captured in a single second. This video compiles sixty such moments. [...]

Two weeks ago I was rushing for my 6:40 A.M. flight. (Can you hear the yawn?) I was going through the airport security scanner and the TSA agent pulled me aside asking for a female pat down. “She’s got something in her pocket.” That statement got my attention, along with that of those around me. [...]

Occasionally, you just happen to be at the right place, at the right time. Enjoy it when it happens. Murmuration from Sophie Windsor Clive on Vimeo. Share on Facebook