Kenny Powers is a fictional character from Eastbound & Down. He used to be a professional baseball player, but his short temper turned his career upside down. From wearing a jersey to donning a sweater vest, his life and career changed exceptionally. His new job didn’t only teach Kenny many lessons, it also shed some
When you go through a heartbreak or depressing event, you need a little push to help you move past it and get on with your life. Experiencing sad moments is a part of life, but staying stuck in the painful and depressing moments can be extremely unhealthy. Life is about moving on and learning from
Stillness is a state of being in complete calmness, peace, and serenity. While our thoughts keep us occupied all the time, stillness helps us stay sane and focus better on what matters. But in today’s busy lifestyle, finding peace and stillness is quite rare. At the end of the day, everyone longs for stillness. Some
Ever since it was first produced in 1959, Barbie has been the number-one selling doll worldwide. Its rise in popularity amongst children and adults (yes, even adults) has resulted in several Barbie-themed fashion shows, movies, a global brand that several people love, and even a YouTube channel with Barbie as the host. Read on as we
Barbara Bush (June 8, 1925 – April 17, 2018) was the second lady and the first lady. She is one of only two women who distinguish between being married to one president and mother to another (the other woman was Abigail Adams). Regardless of most people’s politics, they usually have the utmost respect for Barbara
Chances are, you already have a book that is full of Mark Twain quotes that reminds you of the simpler times. These stories, that are only a sentence long, are full of nostalgia, arduous lessons for life, or sometimes just plain ole’ humor. Twain was known for wisdom and quick wit, and that’s exactly what we’ve
Bullying has become a very big problem in the world. It’s getting so bad that people are taking their lives because they can’t handle what’s being done to them. Bullies need to be handled severely so they can stop hurting people emotionally and physically. Everyone can’t take that type of torture. There are some quotes
David Chang is a famous Korean-American Chef. He is a TV star, a “bad boy” character, and he presides over a growing food empire. His specialty dishes such as pork buns, ramen, fried chicken and now spice lines, have given him fame and notoriety in the food world. He is a restauranteur and entrepreneur and most
Betrayal is a bad thing. It can hurt you deeply. It is an emotional pain that some people never get over. It is a terrible thing that people have trouble understanding. It makes it hard for you to trust people because you never know when the backstabbing may occur. You also don’t know why it
Rare for his time, Terrence McKenna was a widely known advocate for the use of psychedelic substances to facilitate altered states of consciousness. He believed that the Western world is a brainwash of consumer culture, and that the only cure is to open the mind to see the world from a macroscopic view; usually by
Marilyn Monroe whose original name was Norma Jeane Mortenson and later called Norma Jeane Baker was born on 1st June 1926 in Los Angeles California and died on 5th August 1962. Norma Jeane Mortenson later took her mum’s name, Baker. She had a challenging childhood – her mother was occasionally confined in an asylum and
Marvin is a fictional character in the Looney Tunes series of cartoons created by animator Chuck Jones in 1948 for the Warner Bros. animated television show “The Hasty Hare” He is an extraterrestrial martian who appears as a stocky, green-skinned humanoid with antennae on his head and speaks with a heavy accent. Marvin has made
Pink Floyd is one of the most well known bands of all time. They had a very unusual sound and style that distinguished them from other bands. Originally formed in London in 1965, they gained a followed a “psychedelic pop” band. They had a very experimental approach with their sound and lengthy experimental approaches to
We all have some emotional baggage and sometimes we make mistakes and take a wrong direction. That can lead to emotional pain. Sometimes others are experiencing physical pain that causes them to feel stuck. Below, we pulled together the best and most inspirational quotes on pain that will help show you a path for growing during times
Do you take time when you make choices? Or do you feel regret after made your choices? Let the following choice quotes help you. Often we don’t realize just how many choices we make constantly every day – deciding what to eat, what to wear, what time to exercise, study, how to spend your day, whom to meet
Having a deadbeat parent or father is quite a traumatizing experience for children. In addition to affecting a child financially, it also impacts their mental well-being. These individuals who prioritize their own wishes above their parental responsibilities are deeply loathed by society. Let’s take a look at some deadbeat dad quotes to learn what this experience
Are fairies real? Are they a fantasy? No one really knows. But what we do know, for sure, is that the fairies in movies and cartoons are always the most beautiful, kind-hearted, loving, and graceful creatures. You will always find them saying beautiful things that go straight to your heart. So, for this article, we
Aeschylus was a Greek tragedian who wrote almost 90 Greek tragedies. His surviving works allowed historians to begin studying the genre of Greek tragedies. His most popular work to date remains to be Prometheus Bound which tells the mythical tale of Zeus punishing Titan for not providing humans with the gift of fire. He is
Regarded as one of the biggest franchises in the realm of animated movies, Minions has risen beyond the stature of typical Hollywood flicks. It has accumulated a huge fan following amongst audiences of all ages. Even people who don’t appreciate the movie itself express immense love for the characters. The fun, quirky and entertaining characters
Melanie Adele Martinez was born in April of 1995 in New York. As a child she attended Plaza Elementary School and had a music teacher, Mr. Nadien, who would give her singing lessons. In her kindergarten years she began writing poetry. Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Shakira, Biggie Smalls and The Beetles were some of the
Do you have people in your life who get on your nerves? Do you deal with people who insist on being irritating and annoying? There seem to be a lot of people around us who do nasty things to us. They will do them and not even think twice about it. Have you found yourself
Although the world has been changing quickly, girls in some parts of the country, or internationally, still face people who may be trying to hold them back. In a lot of countries, the birth of a son is seen as a blessing. But parents, specially the elders don’t rejoice as much when a daughter is born.
Gilmore Girls is a dramedy TV show that began in October 2000 and finished airing on the 15th of May 2007. The show is a top-rated TV series to this day as fans continue to rave about Lorelai, Rory, and the drama that unfolds throughout the seasons. It is a heartfelt journey about the relationship between
You meet many people in your life, but sometimes it’s hard to distinguish your true friends from hidden enemies. Some are tough to deal with but have a good heart. Some try to impress you with their charm but do not harbor any positive thoughts about you. Having such shady people in your life only
