Inspiring

January 30, 2019

Disney Artist Turns the Ashes of the California Fires into Beautiful Mural Art

In November 2018, California experienced devastating fires that roared through parts of the state. The city of Paradise was one of the most affected by the massive Camp Fire, and residents are still picking up the pieces of its destruction. Artist Shane Grammer, who once hailed from nearby Chico, is using his creative abilities to find beauty among the ashes. On December 31, he began painting murals on parts of the Paradise community ravaged by flames.

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January 17, 2019

Multi-Sensory Wedding Album Lets Blind Bride Experience Her Special Day in Detail

A wedding is a life-changing occasion. While this is always true for the betrothed, it can even apply to all parties involved, from family and friends to photographers and film houses. In 2018, photographer James Day was asked to shoot the wedding of Australian couple Steph and Rob. Steph, who inherited Cone Rod Dystrophy from her mother, Linda, lost her eyesight shortly before meeting Rob. Nevertheless, they fell in love, got engaged, and excitedly planned a November wedding.

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January 1, 2019

Philosopher Bertrand Russell’s Indispensable Advice on ‘How (Not) to Grow Old’

Bertrand Russell is one of modern philosophy's most prolific minds. Born in Victorian England, Russell rejected British idealism in favor of logic—an approach that has significantly shaped contemporary perceptions of mathematics, language, and even aging. In his essay, “How to Grow Old,” Russell uses his logical thinking to lay out his advice for achieving “a successful old age.

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