My Modern Met - September 21 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Author Spends Decades Trying to Find the Woman Who Taught Him How to Read](=)​ [Author Spends Decades Trying to Find the Woman Who Taught Him How to Read] Jamil Jan Kochai moved to America from Afghanistan when he was a baby and grew up in a household that only spoke Pashto and Farsi. Struggling in an English-speaking classroom, Kochai was met with ignorance and a lack of empathy by his kindergarten teacher, who punished him for not understanding his directions in English. As […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[After Three Summers, Man Finally Gets Photos of Hummingbird With Rainbow Wings]()​ [After Three Summers, Man Finally Gets Photos of Hummingbird With Rainbow Wings] During the summer of 2020, Stan Maupin found himself with some time on his hands. Like most of us, he was spending his days at home instead of the office and decided to try his hand at photography. Inspired by the hummingbirds who visited his backyard, he began learning more about his DSLR. But it […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[The Queen’s Corgis and Horses Say Their Last Goodbye to the Historic Monarch](=)​ [The Queen’s Corgis and Horses Say Their Last Goodbye to the Historic Monarch] Embed from Getty Images Queen Elizabeth II leaves behind a diverse legacy, characterized by her historic 70-year reign, her colorful outfits with matching hats, and her love for horses and corgis. When Her Majesty was laid to rest, it was only fitting that her two remaining corgis and five of her horses, including her favorite […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Floating Contra-Rotating Wind Turbines That Can Produce Double the Energy](=)​ [Floating Contra-Rotating Wind Turbines That Can Produce Double the Energy] Wind is an inexhaustible, clean resource. Capturing these powerful gusts is a critical component of many plans to replace fossil fuels with renewable, eco-friendly energy. Norwegian company World Wide Wind has designed an innovative floating, vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT). With two sets of “contra” blades, these turbines known as contra-rotating vertical turbines (CRVT) have the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Mosaic Canopy Made of 832 Colorful Glass Tiles Reflects a Spectrum of Sunlight](​ [Mosaic Canopy Made of 832 Colorful Glass Tiles Reflects a Spectrum of Sunlight] Nestled in the valley of a Sonoma winery, a colorful mosaic canopy provides a unique tasting space. Designed by Studio Other Spaces—founded in 2014 by artist Olafur Eliasson and architect Sebastian Behmann—the Vertical Panorama Pavilion brings an artistic touch to the grounds of The Donum Estate. As one of California's leading Pinot Noir producers, The […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[14 Illustrated Mental Health Facts That Educate While Breaking the Stigmas Surrounding It](=)​ [14 Illustrated Mental Health Facts That Educate While Breaking the Stigmas Surrounding It] Illustrator and author Holly Chisholm is using her creative skills as a way to help others feel less alone. She has created illustrative visualizations of mental health statistics, selecting 14 important facts that are enhanced by her charming artwork. In pairing the colorful images with research and stats, she is hoping to educate her audience […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Blake Lively Calls Out Paparazzi by Sharing Her Pregnancy Photos on Her Own Terms](​ [Blake Lively Calls Out Paparazzi by Sharing Her Pregnancy Photos on Her Own Terms]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Blake Lively (@blakelively) Congratulations are in order for actor Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds. They are expecting their fourth child together. After keeping private about it for months, Lively shared the news on her own terms by cradling her baby bump at […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[This African Plant Is the Brightest Object in the World]()​ [This African Plant Is the Brightest Object in the World] With shiny, iridescent berries that look like little Christmas ornaments, Pollia condensata takes home the title of the brightest living matter in the world. Also known as the marble berry, this fascinating perennial plant grows in the forests of Central Africa. Growing up to 3 feet tall, the plant sprouts clusters of up to 40 electric blue berries. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Man Celebrates 60th Birthday by Breaking World Record for Longest Journey Traveled in a Pumpkin Boat](​ [Man Celebrates 60th Birthday by Breaking World Record for Longest Journey Traveled in a Pumpkin Boat] People have different ways of celebrating their milestone birthdays, but not many think about taking a ride on a river…in a giant pumpkin. This year, Nebraska resident Duane Hansen celebrated his 60th birthday by doing what most people would consider almost impossible: traveling down the Missouri river in an 846-pound pumpkin—one that he grew himself—to […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[High School Tradition Lets Seniors Dress Up For Fun, Pop Culture-Inspired ID Photos](=)​ [High School Tradition Lets Seniors Dress Up For Fun, Pop Culture-Inspired ID Photos] “I was just totally clueless.” #nfid23 #Clueless pic.twitter.com/EweQrRF6wm — emily tchozewski (@whatevemily) September 13, 2022 Senior year of high school is filled with traditions. Some are formal, like prom and graduation, while others are informal and unique to a particular institution. For those entering their last year at North Farmington High School in Farmington Hill, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Hand Lettering Artist Illustrates Empowering Phrases And Will Show You How](=)​ [Hand Lettering Artist Illustrates Empowering Phrases And Will Show You How] Hand lettering artist Danison Fronda fosters joy through his expressive letterforms and watercolor paintings. His optimism shines through handwritten empowering phrases that are often paired with colorfully painted backdrops. With gentle reminders like “practice makes progress” and “drown out the doubt,” you’re sure to feel better once you see his work. Fronda is a prolific […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​ [Daily Newsletter](): Get our newsletter everyday [Weekly Roundup](): Get the weekly digest every Friday [Unsubscribe]( {EMAIL} from these emails 26074 Lugo Dr, Loma Linda, CA 92354