Posts by Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Staff Writer and Video Editor at My Modern Met. She earned a BA in Fashion and Textile Design at the University of Ulster in Belfast. Originally from Northern Ireland, she lived in Berlin for many years, where she fostered a career in the arts, dabbling in everything from illustration and animation to music and ceramics. She now calls Edinburgh home, where she continues to work as a writer, illustrator, and ceramicist. Her ceramics, often combined with hand-painted animation frames, capture playful scenes that celebrate freedom and movement, and blend her passion for art with storytelling. Her illustrations have been featured in The Berliner Magazine as well as other print magazines and a poetry book.
Landscape Photography
March 20, 2019

Photographer Captures the Magical Beginnings of Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season

Springtime has officially started in Japan, marked by the arrival of the iconic sakura blossom. Every year from late March to early May, the entire country transforms into a colorful splendor, covered in beautiful pink flowers. From Osaka to Kyoto, Japanese photographer Koji captures the beauty of Japan’s cherry blossom season in full bloom. Koji’s stunning photos show streets paved with pink petals, forests blanketed with “sakura snow,” and lines of lush cherry blossom trees.

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History
March 15, 2019

This 1,288-Word Run-On Sentence Broke Records and Inspired Hundreds of Modern Writers

Most book lovers would agree that coming across a very long sentence in a novel can sometimes require multiple reads to comprehend. The world of literature is full of examples of sprawling monologues and multi-line descriptions, but it was American writer William Faulkner who was featured in the 1983 Guinness Book of World Records for his lengthy passage from his 1936 book, Absalom, Absalom! The huge run-on sentence consists of 1,288 words and countless clauses.

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Gift Guide
March 13, 2019

20 Calming Gifts for the Stressed-Out Person in Your Life

Stress is sometimes unavoidable, which is why it’s so important to remind yourself and your loved ones to take some well-deserved time for relaxation. Thankfully, there’s a wealth of wellness promoting products available to help instill a sense of calm and harmony. Whether you have a stressed out friend or you’re in need of some “me time,” we’ve curated a list of gift ideas that will help even the most uptight people unwind.

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Science
March 11, 2019

Scientific Study Proves That Looking at Adorable Animal Photos Can Save Your Love Life

You probably don’t need an excuse to look at cute animal photos, but did you know it could actually improve your love life? According to a recent scientific study, looking at images of puppies, kittens, and other adorable creatures with your partner can help to better your relationship. Don’t believe us? The researchers from Florida State University had their doubts at first too. However, lucky for us, they went on to prove the theory.

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My Modern Met

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