Posts by Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. She is a Mexico City-based journalist, translator, and digital media professional with over a decade of experience creating bilingual content in English and Spanish. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a specialization in Journalism from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Her work spans both hard and soft news, with a focus on arts, culture, and entertainment. She has a particular interest in highlighting emerging and independent musicians, a passion that earned her recognition as CBC Radio 3’s Fan of the Year in 2014. Sienra brings a broad pop culture perspective to her writing, with interests that include music, film, and cultural trends across media. When she isn't writing, she is watching films, attending concerts, and building out her growing vinyl collection.
Inspiring
December 16, 2024

Loving Sibling Crafts Tactile Wrapping Paper With Puffy Paint So Blind Sister Can “See” the Festive Designs

The holiday season is known for its bright lights and festive decorations. However, not everyone gets to enjoy it all in the same way—particularly those with a disability, such as vision impairment. That's why Reddit user 1228maj came up with a simple yet clever idea to make the holiday cheer more accessible for their blind sister. As most people do, the user wrapped their sister's gift in some nice wrapping paper featuring cute holiday designs.

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Birds
December 12, 2024

World’s Oldest-Known Wild Bird May Become a Mom Again After Laying Egg at 74

Over the last decades, a Laysan albatross named Wisdom has fascinated ornithologists. At an approximate age of 74, she is the oldest known wild bird in the world. As if that wasn't impressive enough, Wisdom recently laid an egg, meaning she could soon be raising a new chick well into her golden years. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the lifespan of a Laysan albatross is 68 years.

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Art History
December 9, 2024

Art History and Famous Photography References in ‘The Simpsons’

The TV show The Simpsons has long been lauded for predicting the future, but it has also drawn from the past for its visual gags. An Instagram account known simply as Criminal Simpsons has compiled the art history references featured in the beloved long-running animated sitcom, as well as the famous photographs they've recreated and cleverly woven into their episodes. The art references in The Simpsons never feel gratuitous.

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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.