Inspiring
April 18, 2023

People Are Searching for 4-Year-Old’s Lost Teddy Bear That Has Last Recording of Her Mom

Losing a beloved stuffed toy can be a nightmare for any child. More than just a toy, these precious items can bring kids comfort and a sense of safety. For some, they hold even deeper meaning, serving as a one-of-a-kind keepsake. For one 4-year-old girl in Tennessee who lost her beloved teddy bear, it has been a devastating ordeal that has entire communities scrambling to find the toy.

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Embroidery
April 18, 2023

Illustrator Uses Embroidery Skills to Create Adorable Custom Pet Portraits

Illustrator Sara Barnes has found a unique medium to bring her illustrations to life—thread. What started out as a way to incorporate new materials into collages she was creating has transformed into a unique way to provide people with images of their pets. Embroidered portraits of cats and dogs are her bread and butter, but Barnes is a versatile illustrator who knows how to use thread to create any image she can dream up.

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Entertainment
April 17, 2023

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ Plays It’s Final Performance After 35 Years on Broadway

It's over now, the music of the night. The Phantom of the Opera has played its final performance on Broadway. After a record-breaking 35-year run, the curtain fell on Andrew Lloyd Webber's famed musical on Sunday, April 16. At the time of closing, The Phantom of the Opera was the longest-running Broadway musical, having run for 13,981 performances. The Phantom of the Opera had haunted the Majestic Theatre since January 26, 1988.

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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.