Inspiring
February 9, 2023

Little Girl Protects Her Brother While Waiting to Be Rescued from Earthquake

As the death toll of the powerful earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on February 6 continues to rise, people are taking comfort in positive stories that are coming from the region. One such story includes the tale of two young siblings trapped under rubble for 36 hours before they were rescued. Seven-year-old Mariam and her younger brother Ilaaf were sleeping peacefully in their home near Haram, Syria, when disaster struck. The 7.

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Food Art
February 9, 2023

You Can Eat a Tiny Mount Fuji at This Japanese Cafe

When you think of Japan, Mount Fuji is likely one the first things that come to mind. This tall, conical volcano has been an inspiration for art and spirituality for centuries. And while climbing this dormant stratovolcano is a dream for many outdoor enthusiasts, there is also another way to appreciate this iconic national symbol.

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Architecture
February 8, 2023

Boss Transforms Office Into a “Neighborhood” Where Each Employee Works Out of a Tiny Home

One company has a unique take on showing up to the office. They don't work from home, but the employees are working… from a home. As a TikTok user named Kylie shared, her boss transformed the company's headquarters by building everyone their own tiny homes to serve as individual offices. There’s no walking down a hall, but rather walking down a sidewalk and knocking on the front door of someone's “home” that they've decorated themselves.

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Illustration
February 8, 2023

Try Your Hand at Beautiful Lettering With These Drawing Supplies

Want to try your hand at some lettering? Hand lettering is a great way to express yourself through written word. If it’s something on your creative bucket list, let Danison Fronda help you cross it off. He teaches an online course called Write Out Your Future: Hand Letter an Inspiring Phrase in which he shares the basics of hand lettering and how to cultivate your own style.

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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.