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This “Bits and Clips” post is a monthly feature on this blog of the best I read, saw, or listened to on the internet during the month. I hope you find something here inspiring, thought provoking, helpful, motivating or fun. Subjects are separated by category for your convenience:
Art:
12 Historic Women of Abstract Expressionism
Our Creative Nature (SPARK video)
Rita Kirkman’s A is for Angelfish
Rita Kirkman’s D is for Dolphin
Duncan Martin Debuts National Parks Paintings at Schoodic Institute
The 12th Annual Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest
In the Studio with Krista Harris (video)
Photography:
Portrait of America at the Crossroads
55 Photos by Obama’s Official Photographer
Spirituality:
Powerful Prayer for Dallas and the Nation
Erasing Violence from the Headlines
Fearless Success (short podcast)
Steep Cost of Hate Completely Erased by Love
A Place in the Choir (music video)
Ideas:
Why You Think You Are Right Even if You Are Wrong (TED Talk video)
My Child is Gifted and I Can’t Talk About Him
Obama’s Speech at the Dallas Police Memorial (video)
Stuck or Growing: When Your Adult Child Returns Home
In Praise of Scruffy Hospitality
How to Raise Brilliant Children According to Science
10 months, 45 National Parks, 11 Rules
What “the Pursuit of Happiness” Means
Why Good Storytellers are Happier in Life and Love
Redefining American Patriotism
How ‘twisted’ early childhood education has become
Books:
Why Calvin and Hobbs is Great Literature
Movies and Poetry:
Food:
Greek Zucchini Salad with Crumbled Feta
Crunchy Zucchini Fritters with Avocado Dill Dip
Hope:
New Sandy Hook School Reflects Innovative Elements
Michelle Obama’s Speech at the Democratic Convention (video)
Bill Clinton’s Speech at the Democratic Convention (video)
President Obama’s Speech at the Democratic Convention (video)
Hillary Clinton’s Speech at the Democratic Convention (video)
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