Consequence1 month agoPodcastIrene Tu and Noah Findling on the Silly Advice They'd Give Their 13-Year-Old Selves: PodcastLaughter is the best medicine even during allergy season. [ more ]
Pinstripe Alley4 months agoNew York YankeesOn hope springing eternalThe power of laughter in relationships Excitement for baseball season and the Yankees' new player, Juan Soto [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk4 months agoBerlinAfter Rembrandt and Vermeer, Dutch master Frans Hals gets a major exhibition at the RijksmuseumFrans Hals was a notable painter in the 17th century who captured laughter in his artwork. Hals' loose brushstrokes and use of movement influenced later artists like Van Gogh and Manet. [ more ]
Americanlibraryinparis5 months agoBooks(Hybrid) Learning to Laugh with Nuar AlsadirLaughter is a complex phenomenon that goes beyond amusement, serving as a political tool, poetic instrument, and therapeutic mechanism. Nuar Alsadir explores the power and dimensions of laughter in her book, using psychology, philosophy, history, and personal experience. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com6 months agoBooksThe best children's and YA books of 2023Landmark birthdays and milestones were celebrated in the world of children's literature. Picture book authors focused on themes of laughter, resilience, and facing fears. New releases brought Christmas cheer and tackled intriguing questions. [ more ]