My Modern Met - June 23 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Crocs Reimagines Viral Big Red Boots as Tall Yellow Clogs](=)​ [Crocs Reimagines Viral Big Red Boots as Tall Yellow Clogs]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Crocs Shoes (@crocs) If you keep up with recent fashion trends, then you may have come across a quirky pair of footwear called the Big Red Boots. With a distinctly stylized appearance and playful proportions (the kind that Astro Boy would wear), this pair […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Pixar’s Latest Short ‘Carl’s Date’ Brings Back Two Beloved Characters From the Movie ‘Up’](=)​ [Pixar’s Latest Short ‘Carl’s Date’ Brings Back Two Beloved Characters From the Movie ‘Up’] As the star of one of the most affecting love stories in film history, Carl Fredricksen from Up (2009) quickly became one of Pixar's most beloved characters. Now, 14 years after the release of the original movie, the animated elderly man is coming back for Carl's Date, Pixar's latest animated short. Not only is Fredricksen […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Ireland Is Offering $92,000 For People to Move to Its Remote Islands](=)​ [Ireland Is Offering $92,000 For People to Move to Its Remote Islands] Looking for a way to escape the city? For those interested in moving to a quiet island with stunning views, Ireland is offering a unique opportunity. In an effort to revitalize about 30 remote islands off of the country's coast, the Irish government is providing grants worth up to $92,000 for people to relocate there. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[5 Free Online Pixel Art Makers That Will Help You Create 8-Bit Masterpieces](=)​ [5 Free Online Pixel Art Makers That Will Help You Create 8-Bit Masterpieces] The options for digital art are endless. As technology advances, there are seemingly no limitations. You can pick and choose your tools—and, most importantly, what you'd like to create. Some folks, for instance, love a retro aesthetic. In that case, pixel art is appealing. If you love the blockiness in this type of art, then […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Winners of the 2023 BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition Embrace Our World’s Biodiversity](​ [Winners of the 2023 BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition Embrace Our World’s Biodiversity] Some of the world's top nature conservation photographers came together to judge the California Academy of Sciences’ renowned BigPicture Photography Competition. Cristina Mittermeier, Suzi Eszterhas, and Ami Vitale are just some of the big names that weighed in on the final decision. The winning photographs are both a testament to our world's biodiversity, as well […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[This LEGO 3D Puzzle Set Lets You Recreate a Colorful Flower Garden](=)​ [This LEGO 3D Puzzle Set Lets You Recreate a Colorful Flower Garden] Assembling a puzzle and building figurines are two popular pastimes. Now, you can enjoy the best of both worlds with a new 3D puzzle by LEGO. The Brick Botanicals 1,000-Piece Puzzle has everything you need to construct a beautiful flower garden that is full of dimension and color. Recommended for anyone age 9 and up, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Green Bolt of Lightning Captured on Jupiter by NASA’s JunoCam]()​ [Green Bolt of Lightning Captured on Jupiter by NASA’s JunoCam] If you thought lightning on Earth was spectacular, NASA is giving us a glimpse of what it looks like on Jupiter. Thanks to an image taken by JunoCam, we can clearly see a spark of green lightning in the distance. The photo, which was processed by citizen scientist Kevin M. Gill, was taken during Juno's […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Texas Roadhouse Customers and Staff Buy a Car for Server Who Biked 3 Hours to Get To Work]()​ [Texas Roadhouse Customers and Staff Buy a Car for Server Who Biked 3 Hours to Get To Work] A waiter's job can be really tiring, so picture having to ride your bike for three hours to get to work on top of that. It sounds gruesome, but that was what a man named Samson Adams had to do to support his family. After learning that the Texas Roadhouse server had been cycling from […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Dog Lover Celebrates 100th Birthday Petting 200+ Dogs After Daughter Tells Community About Her Dad]()​ [Dog Lover Celebrates 100th Birthday Petting 200+ Dogs After Daughter Tells Community About Her Dad] Over 200 dogs surprised a lifelong dog lover for his 100th birthday. Dr. Robert Moore has always loved dogs. For his big milestone, his daughter Alison decided to post on Nextdoor asking people to bring their dogs in front of their house to wish Robert a happy birthday… pic.twitter.com/gGFUQy5eTd — WeRateDogs (@dog_rates) June 20, 2023 […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Bruce Willis Holds His Newborn Granddaughter on Father’s Day](​ [Bruce Willis Holds His Newborn Granddaughter on Father’s Day]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Rumer Glenn Willis (@rumerwillis) From new dads to step-dads, Father's Day is a special day for paternal figures of all kinds. For Bruce Willis, this year marked the first Father's Day as a proud grandpa. His daughter, Rumer Willis, shared a heartwarming carousel of […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Retired Baseball Player is Now a Full-Time Artist Specializing in Wood and Resin Sculptures]()​ [Retired Baseball Player is Now a Full-Time Artist Specializing in Wood and Resin Sculptures] Lustrous and hard-wearing, epoxy resin has risen in popularity among contemporary artists. Its versatility comes from being able to be combined with other ingredients such as pigment powders or even other objects like flowers and sand. In the case of Blake McFarland‘s work, he prefers to pair resin with different wood varieties. Since retiring from […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Gallery Walls Are Transformed Into Exquisitely Ornate Art Made of Cardboard]()​ [Gallery Walls Are Transformed Into Exquisitely Ornate Art Made of Cardboard] Humble cardboard is transformed into spectacular artwork by French artist Eva Jospin. Using the ubiquitous paper material, she creates cave-like architectural elements and smaller sculptures that showcase its versatility. Now on view in her solo exhibition titled Folies, each piece gives cardboard a voice. Sawed, inlaid, and stacked, Jospin creates a permanence to an ephemeral […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Who is Your Genius Persona? Discover Your Historical Counterpart [Quiz]]()​ [Who is Your Genius Persona? Discover Your Historical Counterpart [Quiz]] We've all fancied ourselves geniuses from time to time, but what if you really were one? Do you belong in Mensa? This week's personality quiz takes a look at your analytical skills and the way you tackle problems in order to see which historical figure is your genius alter ego. Are you an Einstein or […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Harrison Ford Fights Back Tears After Interviewer Thanks Him for 40 Years of ‘Indiana Jones’]()​ [Harrison Ford Fights Back Tears After Interviewer Thanks Him for 40 Years of ‘Indiana Jones’] Harrison Ford is known for playing no-nonsense, hard-faced action heroes in film sagas such as Indiana Jones and Star Wars. Off-screen, the actor himself is known for sharing an equally measured personality. That's why it almost came as a surprise when he nearly broke down during a recent interview with BBC Radio 1. The 80-year-old […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Community Helps Buy a Car for Beloved School Custodian Who Walked Hours to Get to Work](=)​ [Community Helps Buy a Car for Beloved School Custodian Who Walked Hours to Get to Work] When a valued member of a community is in need, it's always inspiring to see people rally around them and come to their rescue. This is exactly what happened for Troy Henderson, a custodian at Fillmore Elementary in Oklahoma City. After his car broke down, he began walking to and from work—a round trip of […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Winners of the 2023 Audubon Photography Awards Celebrate the Beauty of Birds](=)​ [Winners of the 2023 Audubon Photography Awards Celebrate the Beauty of Birds] Now in its 14th year, the Audubon Photography Awards spotlights the professionals, amateurs, and youth that create incredible visuals of birds. The recently announced winners of the 2023 edition were selected from 2,200 entrants living in all 50 U.S. states and eight Canadian provinces. In the end, wildlife photographer Liron Gertsman took home the grand […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Inspiring Pair of Deaf Climbers Complete Historic Climb of Mount Everest](=)​ [Inspiring Pair of Deaf Climbers Complete Historic Climb of Mount Everest]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Scott Lehmann & Shayna Unger (@scottandshayna) In 2016, Japanese climber Satoshi Tamura became the first Deaf person to summit Mount Everest. After his achievement, Nepal stopped issuing climbing permits to people with disabilities, and it wasn't until 2018 that the ban was finally repealed. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Thousands of Bees Work With Artist on Incredible Embroidery Art](=)​ [Thousands of Bees Work With Artist on Incredible Embroidery Art] Over the past decade, Toronto-based artist Ava Roth has been making art with some unusual helpers—bees. While it sounds unconventional, this inter-species collaboration explores the relationship between humans and nature. Wooden frames with collages and embroidery are embellished with an abundance of golden honeycomb, highlighting the beauty that can come from this partnership. Roth relies […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Monumental Installation Uses 804 Trees To Create an Untenable Version of Home](=)​ [Monumental Installation Uses 804 Trees To Create an Untenable Version of Home] The phrase “putting down roots” is likely familiar to anyone looking for a permanent place to call home. In deciding to root ourselves in a location, we have the benefit of building a community and flourishing; home is one thing you don’t have to search for anymore. It’s just one reason why being displaced from […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Learn How to Draw Your Favorite People in This Beginner-Friendly Online Class](=)​ [Learn How to Draw Your Favorite People in This Beginner-Friendly Online Class] There are some types of art that feel impossible to do, and portrait drawing is certainly one of them. The subject matter requires you to consider a lot of factors, from facial expressions to anatomical proportions. Plus, everything has to work together to capture a person's likeness. If you’ve always wanted to draw your favorite […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​ Thanks for subscribing to newsletters from [My Modern Met.]( To make sure our emails don’t get lost, [add us to your address book.]() UPDATE YOUR PREFERENCES: - Daily Newsletter: Whenever there is something new - Weekly Roundup: Weekly updates packaged into one convenient newsletter - Click here to change your [current preferences.]( [Unsubscribe]( | 121 Evergreen Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630