Not just a hobby: Preserving history through stamp collecting
Philately or the hobby of collecting stamps is a fun pastime for some but for others, it is one of the preservers and promoters of history and culture. For many
Philately or the hobby of collecting stamps is a fun pastime for some but for others, it is one of the preservers and promoters of history and culture. For many
In Beijing’s heavy traffic, Lin Hongcheng traveled 10 kilometers to meet friends in less than half an hour. Instead of taking a taxi or bus, he rode his 80,000 yuan (US$13,000) bike.
As a young boy, graphic designer and app developer Patrick Cabral would watch his uncle inscribe names in classic lettering on diplomas. Although the uncle learned calligraphy in drafting class at a vocational school, he took it to the level of art with his soulful style. Cabral then studied it from a neighbor, who also knew the craft.
Psychologists say coloring has a calming effect.
With summer fast approaching, sunny skies and bright colors come to mind. Create something unique that will bring the spirit of fun and giggles to your family and friends—like a hot-air balloon centerpiece!
Fozzy Castro-Dayrit has always been fascinated with letters and writing. “Arts and letters and words have always been my outlet and my source of happiness. I was one of those kids who had every color of pen possible in an impossibly crammed pencil case.” In high school, classmates would ask her to write their names on their binders and notebooks, using her different styles. “I liked drawing fat letters and skinny ones and swirly ones,” Fozzy said.
Twenty-nine-year-old Mikko Sumulong of I Try DIY grew up in a crafty home. Her mom loved making crafts, and it was only natural for Mikko to follow in her mom’s footsteps.
There are several kinds of farmers. The common types are the poor ones you often see plowing the fields using their carabaos. He’s the rural, do-it-yourself farmer. If he does not farm, his family will starve.
Taylor Davis has dedicated himself to saving endangered Oregon spotted frogs. He spends hours each day tending to eggs or doting on tadpoles, feeding, nurturing and meticulously recording their development.
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