My personal Walt Disney World word cloud — you know, those graphic sets of adjectives that use type fonts to rank our feelings about something — would feature a great big FUN, an equally large EXPENSIVE and a pretty bold CROWDED . The biggest of all would be ENCHANTING . I do love the place, and so does my family. Read full article > >
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At Disney, it’s home for the holidays
After New York, London, Barcelona, and Paris, Woody Allen is off to Rome for his next film. “I love these sophisticated and civilized metropolises,” said Allen. “Each time it’s been like writing a love letter to these places and projecting my feelings…
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Woody Allen Packs Camera for Rome
George W. Bush was all over my television this past week, all over the newspapers, and the feelings inspired by his sudden reappearance are almost beyond my capacity to describe. There was the story about his hearty approval of waterboarding. There was the story that had him contemplating dropping Dick Cheney from the administration. There was the story that had him describing himself as a “dissenter” on the Iraq invasion. He did interviews, and excerpts of his new book dribbled out, and it was all too much to endure. read more
A study has suggested looking at and and listening to sounds of nature can reduce the feelings of pain suffered by patients undergoing invasive, painful procedures.
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Scenes of nature ‘reduces pain’
A dark-witted book explores the feelings of loss and loneliness with ironic levity A children’s book for adults, ” All My Friends Are Dead ” cleverly illustrates the inevitable sadness we all will face—whether you’re a tree, sock, pirate, cassette tape or other—when our friends cease to exist. From the snowman whose friends all melt away to the house plant whose friends are slowly killed by humans, the book uses dark humor to shed light on the ubiquitous feeling of loneliness. Written by actor Avery Monsen and journalist Jory John, “All My Friends Are Dead” sells online from Chronicle Books (where you can check out the lighthearted video short) or at Urban Outfitters stores for $10.
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All My Friends Are Dead
