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Every year I start a reading challenge and this year, I am progressing rather quickly, thanks to the Quarantine life! I think it's not just the fact that I've got loads of time in my hand, but also some amazing online resources that have helped me catch up with my goal. So, I thought of sharing a list of websites and applications that might encourage you to get into reading too (or listening to books, if that sounds more interesting to you).
By Aarushi Shetty6 years ago in Geeks
The Reality TV Effect
The Bachelor is a reality television series in which twenty-five single women in one household compete for the love of their life. Everything on The Bachelor is meticulously crafted with the viewer’s judgement in mind. When introducing each bachelorette, the producers make clear which characters they want the audience to feel empathy for or to root against. The moment the show reveals 26-year-old contestant Renee, her elimination becomes inevitable. Whether she is kissing a dog or creating a vision board, the show makes clear that this erratic woman must be eliminated. After being eliminated, she stutters while claiming that her “vision boards are real and a lot of good things come from it’’(“Episode 1”). This example is illustrative of the command producers have over the viewers’ emotions. Of course, Renee is not the only reality TV show contestant to be negatively portrayed by producers. The reality is, casting agents want people like Renee to increase the entertainment value of their shows. Although not all viewers are aware of the manipulation in producing reality television, there is something about the predictability, the judgement, and the absurdity involved with characters like Renee that producers use to intrigue viewers.
By Isabella Makabali6 years ago in Geeks
5 Podcasts You Should Be Listening to During Quarantine
Unlocking Us with Brene Brown Brene Brown is the friend we all need during this time. She is imperfectly perfect at handling things when life gets tough. She will be the first to admit that she doesn’t always get it right and it is a struggle for her to stay calm and steady during these times, but she strongly relies on her research of vulnerability and shame as she navigates everything life has to offer. She is my hero, not because she is perfect, but because she is willing to share her very human experiences that provide lessons to support living a more meaningful and wholehearted life. If you don’t know, Brene Brown is the best-selling author of the books Daring Greatly, Rising Strong and Dare to Lead. Her research in vulnerability and shame is life changing. She has an amazing gift for storytelling and the moral of her stories will provide you with a compass for living a wholehearted life. However, her work does not give you a step-by-step checklist for living your best life. Instead she provides you with skills to navigate this very imperfect and emotional life. She will not pretend to have all the answers, but every week she will sit in this uncertain time with you and share some of her ideas on how to make it through this difficult time.
By Marci Brodock6 years ago in Geeks
The Wonder of Circus
As a child, our sense of adventure is unhindered by fear. Do you remember the feeling of the wind whooshing over you as you were pushed on the swings? Rolling down hills and landing in a giggling heap at the bottom? Jumping, cartwheeling, and climbing trees? Life as an adult leaves little time for these small joys. Over time we gain trepidation over new experiences, fear of getting hurt, of looking silly. Day to day stress prevents us from taking time to just enjoy the world around us. If you had asked me two years ago the last time I had felt a childlike sense of freedom, I wouldn’t have had an answer for you. But I’ve found a place that lets me feel that exhilaration — along with accomplishment, inspiration, and community. It’s the Circus.
By Lauren Baer6 years ago in Geeks
Stories are medicine
Even those who dislike William Shakespeare are tuning in to chill as Sir Patrick Stewart reads sonnets. Others sigh with relief to the gruff tones of Samuel L. Jackson reading "Stay the F*ck at Home." Every night I go live on Facebook to read life lesson fables from my books because I know that the benefit is a massive attitude adjustment, as much for me as for my audience.
By Lisa Suhay6 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: Learn to Draw Disney/Pixar Onward
Your artistic destiny awaits! With Learn to Draw Disney•Pixar Onward, embark on a thrilling artistic journey to the once-magical world of Onward. Join teenage elf brothers Ian and Barley on a quest to discover the artistic magic in your world. This 64-page book includes drawing projects for your favorite characters from Disney and Pixar's movie Onward (March 2020).
By Ashley Nestler, MSW6 years ago in Geeks
Free Shakespeare Festival: Together Under The Stars
It’s early August. The heat of the summer gives way to a cool, responsible breeze — one that stirs the air just right, without raising too much of a ruckus. The grass is wet, sticky. When I put my gray, polyester blanket down, it clings to the ground almost immediately. My neighbor Lauren and I kick our shoes off and clumsily plop down.
By Mariam Makatsaria6 years ago in Geeks
Off-Netflix Series
Especially with all this time spent in with quarantine I feel it's time to start going through my movie collection. As I mentioned in a previous piece I wrote here on Vocal “Rental Shops Were Better than Streaming,” I have began to notice all the titles that are missing from the streaming wars on the main services. So I will start going through some of my favorite movies that you can't find on a subscription. Many of them you either have to find a physical copy or find on a Video On Demand (VOD) style rental service.
By Art School Dropout 6 years ago in Geeks
