You often hear about how we’re all living in bubbles created and nurtured by our personal views and opinions but what if we’re actually living in echo chambers. And how are echo chambers different? Does it even matter? It matters because the difference between the two can help us understand why people have such diverse …
Surprising Lives welcomes a few popular and interesting guest authors.
Lynn Abaté-Johnson; “Just don’t flinch”
One of the good things in life is connecting with someone new and immediately feeling a “click.” Their attitude, perspectives, or whatever, clicks with yours. And if you’re fortunate, they will inspire you too. One such person, for me, is Lynn Abaté-Johnson, (also, known as @LAJBiz on Twitter). We met online when we were both …
Winslow Eliot: Do feel you’re a nail or a hammer?
I became friends with Winslow Eliot about five years ago on Facebook. At the time, I had no idea who she was, just that she was an award-winning author of a number of non-fiction and fiction books. Currently, I’m reading and loving Sati And The Rider (A Satyana Mystery Book). But as if that wasn’t …
Mud And Stardust By Su Leslie @suleslie
Over the years since I’ve been blogging a few people have continued to inspire and delight me. One of those people is the very talented Su Leslie of Zimmerbitch. WordPress. Com. Su has been a popular guest author here on Surprising Lives a few times and when I read this recent post of hers I …
The Surprising, Creative, Life Of Benchman. By Trev Jones.
The Benchman series of images impressed me from the time I saw the first one. Creator Trev Jones has been a friend of mine for a few years, and I knew that he had a unique sense of creativity, but his Benchman series is, to me, quite spectacular. Trev and I met in the WP …
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Do You Feel Safe? Being Jewish In The USA, Today.
Surprising Lives has always aimed to help, inform, and offer the many perspectives of all people in our world. One current topic is, are Jews in The USA safe, particularly considering the recent synagogue shooting and current political environment. I am very proud to welcome a new guest author, Gordon Andrews, who has agreed to offer his …
Vulnerability.
“When your heart feels heavy like a ball of lead, and the walls start to build themselves up around you once more. You can’t help but think of how this even came to be. The one you love didn’t love you back; you’re vulnerable once again. You promised yourself it would never happen again. And …
Magic Macro Flowers By Su Leslie.
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing the very talented photographer, Su Leslie, and her blog Zimmerbitch for about four years. Throughout those years Su has repeatedly impressed me with her stunning photographic posts. Su has also been a favourite guest author here on Surprising Lives, so I’m thrilled to offer a new compilation post of …
An Unlikely Fox Photo Opportunity.
“Yeah, I see you too!” Nature continuously amazes and impresses me but getting glimpses let alone shots of some of nature’s shyest creatures blows me away. So when I saw these beautifully natural, relaxed, and adorable fox photographs I was duly impressed. A morning yawn. Why are you watching me? “One second, what’s that?” …
NYC Light II – Photo
A Manhattan sunset captured from Queens across the East River. Part 2 in a New York trilogy called NYC Light. ~ Lars Sivars, Photographer This photo caught my eye for a couple of reasons. First, NYC is my fav city in the world. Yes, I think I like it even a bit better than London. But …
Polar Bear Love. – Photography.
“I saw a polar bear mother and her newborn cubs in Wapusk National Park, Canada in March 2016. The -35F degree windy weather became even more challenging after sleet coated my camera, lens, and other gear in a solid layer of ice. Luckily, after several days of waiting, the mother-cub finally emerged from her den …
You Can’t Pick Your Family But You Can Love Them
I love this post by Floridaborne or Joelle LeGrendre, one of our regular guest authors. I’m sure you will agree with me, especially if you’re an animal lover. It may coma come as no surprise to frequent reads of my blog that 3:00 am and I aren’t strangers. Unfortunately, when I’m ready to sleep again, my bed …