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.
Inspiring
April 24, 2025

10-Year-Old Boy Starts His Own Business Cleaning Headstones

Some kids enjoy playing football, others love getting creative with crayons, but 10-year-old Ben, from Ilkeston, Derbyshire, finds happiness in something quite unexpected—cleaning graves. It all began when he was tidying up his own grandmother’s headstone. As he looked around the cemetery, he noticed how many other graves were in need of care. That moment sparked an idea, and now Ben runs his very own grave-cleaning business.

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Animals
April 23, 2025

Blind Goat With Anxiety Finds Comfort in Her Cozy Duck Costume

If you swear by weighted blankets for soothing anxiety, you’ll probably relate to Polly, a goat rescued by Goats of Anarchy sanctuary in New Jersey. Polly faces a range of challenges, including anxiety, blindness, and neurological issues. However, her rescuer, Leanne Lauricella, discovered an unexpected remedy—dressing Polly in a yellow duck costume. When she wears her adorable outfit, she suddenly feels safe, becomes calm, and even drifts off to sleep.

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Inspiring
April 21, 2025

Michigan Community Forms Human Chain To Help Book Store Move 9,100 Books, One by One

When Serendipity Books, an independent bookstore in the small town of Chelsea, Michigan, faced the daunting task of moving all 9,100 of its books to a new location, owner Michelle Tuplin knew she’d need more than just a few helping hands—she’d need a village. Unsure how to tackle the logistics, she put out a simple call for volunteers, hoping a few people might show up.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.