THOUGHT LEADER

What makes someone a thought leader?

He defined a thought leader as someone who had ideas “that merited attention.” ... A thought leader is someone who looks at the future and sets a course for it that others will follow. Thought leaders look at existing best practices then come up with better practices. They foment change, often causing great disruption.(www.forbes.com)

A thought leader is an individual or firm that is recognized as an authority in a specialized field and whose expertise is sought and often rewarded. Thought leaders are commonly asked to speak at public events, conferences or webinars to share their insight with a relevant audience. (Wikipedia)

Thought leaders are the informed opinion leaders and the go-to people in their field of expertise. They are trusted sources who move and inspire people with innovative ideas; turn ideas into reality, and know and show how to replicate their success. (www.thoughtleadershiplab.com)

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SLAM BOOK

Slam books mix together the concept of a journal and old-fashioned passing notes. They are books that people usually pass around school or groups of friends to learn more about each other. Keep them positive and fun!

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A slam book is a notebook which is passed among children and teenagers. The keeper of the book starts by posing a question and the book is then passed round for each contributor to fill in their own answer to the question. Wikipedia

Why is it called slam book?

Etymology: Named "slam book" because when a teacher would come near, the book would be slammed shut and covered with homework, papers, or other appropriate camouflage.Apr 15, 2019

www.definitions.net › definition › slam+book

A spiral notebook with the name of a jr. or sr. high girl (usually) written on the top line. The books is passed around among classmates who write nasty things (slam) on the page under the girl's name.

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BOMBAY CAT

So I just found out apparently our black cat at home is actually a Bombay cat. I was talking to my dad on the phone and I asked how Snowball our (my brother’s) 18-yr-old black cat is doing and then I wondered how long their lifespans are. My dad says she’s a Bombay cat and their lifespan is usually about 18-21 years. -Angela

The Bombay cat is a type of short-haired cat developed by breeding sable Burmese and black American Shorthair cats, to produce a cat of mostly Burmese type, but with a sleek, panther-like black coat. Wikipedia

Scientific name: Felis catus
Rank: Breed
Higher classification: Cat
Origin: United States, Thailand
Lifespan: approximately 15 to 20 years wikipedia.org

NYC ROOMMATE APPS

THE 10 BEST APPS FOR FINDING A ROOMMATE IN NYC

4/16/19
https://www.tribecahouseny.com/uncategorized/10-best-apps-finding-roommate-in-nyc/

1. LISTINGS PROJECT

Started by Social Practice artist Stephanie Diamond in 2003, the Listings Project is a weekly email roundup of available apartments, rooms for rent, and other real estate offerings for a broad creative community. Subscribing to the email is free, and there is a $30 fee for those listing their apartment or room for rent. Either Stephanie herself or the Community Manager, Jordan, reads every listing and vets people when necessary before adding them to the Listings Project’s email list.

2. ROOM ZOOM

Rather than present an endless list of options, Room Zoom is a web app that takes some of the guesswork out of searching for a roommate. Users make an account, fill out a questionnaire, and receive a ranked list of potential matches. Room Zoom uses information about budget and lifestyle habits to provide a curated list of roommate options, so you have an idea of who is best to message once you get started.

3. SPAREROOM

Searching for rooms or people to fill them on SpareRoom requires only a zip code, with additional filtering options regarding room size, property type, and size of household. Beyond their website, though, SpareRoom hosts SpeedRoommating events in New York City. Similar to speed dating, SpeedRoommating events give potential roommates the chance to chat in person over the course of a couple of hours.  This is an excellent way to solve your “how to find a roommate in NYC” mission because you meet before you commit.

4. NOOKLYN ROOMS & MATES

Nooklyn, the apartment-hunting website focused on Brooklyn real estate, has a Roommates section for users in need of an apartment share. You can browse their available rooms, filtering by things like budget, neighborhood, amenities and proximity to trains. Signing up to view potential roommates requires Facebook verification and secure messaging is free once you’ve found a possible match.

5. ROOMSTER

Roomster’s interactive map allows you to search by room or roommate with filter options beyond the typical budget and pet restrictions. You can filter by household gender and even Zodiac sign, and roommate profiles can be in-depth. Searching is free, but a paid subscription is required to participate in messaging, ranging from $5.95 for three days to $29.95 for a four-week subscription.

6. ROOMIEMATCH

Touting itself as a scam-free alternative to other common roommate-searching websites, RoomieMatch is monitored by humans who verify each listing—and the person listing it—before sharing it publicly. Signing up only requires an email address, and after you fill out your profile, RoomieMatch will email matches directly to you. The only way to access contact information for your matches, however, is to subscribe to their Cheap Roommate Search service, which costs $19.95 for a full year.

7. DIGGZ

This free roommate-searching and room-finding website requires free registration to use. You fill out your profile, including information about your living habits and preferences, and Diggz shows you 10 potential matches for you to peruse. If you see a roommate or room that you’d like to learn more about, you can “like” that option to begin messaging.

8. ROOMI

Roomi is a people-focused roommate-finding app. You can filter their interactive map with a variety of conditions, from lifestyle preferences regarding alcohol and smoking as well as pets, amenities in the apartment, and the age and gender of the prospective roommates. Users can request background checks and even pay for rooms securely using the app.

9. CIRCLE FOR ROOMMATES APP

Circle is the closest thing to a dating app for roommate searching in New York City. Circle’s social networking app shows you roommate options from a pool of friends and connections instead of a list of complete strangers. Each profile includes tags to supplement the typical bio information, and to send messages, interest has to be mutual, so you will only receive messages from potential roommates you have “swiped,” which indicates your approval.

10. REDDIT/CRAIGSLIST

Though there is more risk to non-curated websites like Reddit and Craigslist, the sheer number of advertisements and offers that are posted to these websites means you never run out of options. As long as you vet potential roommates carefully, Reddit and Craigslist can work out for many people.

Soon enough, you’ll be able to say, “Mission: Roommates NYC… Accomplished!”

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NELSON MANDELA

What is Nelson Mandela known for?

Nelson Mandela is known for several things, but perhaps he is best known for successfully leading the resistance to South Africa's policy of apartheid in the 20th century, during which he was infamously incarcerated at Robben Island Prison (1964–82). He won the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1993, along with South Africa's president at the time, F.W. de Klerk , for having led the transition from apartheid to a multiracial democracy. Mandela is also known for being the first black president of South Africa, serving from 1994 to 1999.

Nelson Mandela , in full Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, byname Madiba, (born July 18, 1918, Mvezo, South Africa—died December 5, 2013 (www.britannica.com ›)

MAHATMA GANDHI

Who is Gandhi short summary?

Mahatma Gandhi was the leader of India's non-violent independence movement against British rule and in South Africa who advocated for the civil rights of Indians. Born in Porbandar, India, Gandhi studied law and organized boycotts against British institutions in peaceful forms of civil disobedience.Apr 2, 2014

www.biography.com › activist › mahatma-gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi
Indian lawyer
Born: October 2, 1869, Porbandar, India
Full name: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Assassinated: January 30, 1948, New Delhi, India
Spouse: Kasturba Gandhi (m. 1883–1944)
Quotes:

“An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind.”

“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”

RAISED FIST

The raised fist, or the clenched fist, is a symbol of solidarity and support. It is also used as a salute to express unity, strength, defiance, or resistance.
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The Fist as a symbol of black power
http://blackpower.web.unc.edu/2017/04/the-fist-as-a-symbol-of-black-power/

2020 The black fist image is to show awareness of the BLM cause.

According to their website, The Black Lives Matter Global Network is a chapter-based, member-led organization whose mission is to build local power and to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes.

Black Lives Matter began as a call to action in response to state-sanctioned violence and anti-Black racism, like the murder of Trayvon Martin or the police killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. Black Lives Matter works to connect Black people from all over the world who have a shared desire for justice to act together in their communities. 

The movement goes into further detail about what the Black Lives Matter movement believes in on their website and states, “Enraged by the death of Trayvon Martin and the subsequent acquittal of his killer, George Zimmerman, and inspired by the 31-day takeover of the Florida State Capitol by POWER U and the Dream Defenders, we took to the streets.”

They continue, “A year later, we set out together on the Black Lives Matter Freedom Ride to Ferguson, in search of justice for Mike Brown and all of those who have been torn apart by state-sanctioned violence and anti-Black racism. Forever changed, we returned home and began building the infrastructure for the Black Lives Matter Global Network, which, even in its infancy, has become a political home for many.”

His unjust death lit a new fire around the Black Lives Matter movement, and once again, brought up the issues with racism in America. While Gregory McMichael and Travis McMichael were eventually charged in the murder of Ahmaud, many believe it was too little, too late considering that not many even knew of the killing until two months later when video footage of the murder was leaked. Once the video went viral, the public outcry was overwhelming.

“They did not arrest the killers of Ahmaud Arbery because they saw the video,” Arbery family attorney Ben Crump said Friday in an interview with The Associated Press. “They arrested the killers of Ahmaud Arbery because we saw the video, the public saw the video and it went viral. It was shocking. People were astonished.”

The Black Lives Matter movement gained further attention following the death of George Floyd, a man who was killed during an arrest on May 25 when a white officer knelt on his neck for eight minutes. 

by KATIE GARRITY
(https://www.distractify.com/p/what-does-the-black-fist-on-tiktok-mean)


IDEAS: Black Lives Matter, Solidarity

ASTROLOGY

ASTROLOGY (noun) - the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world.

Historical Types of Astrology

Traditions which were once widely used but have either partly or fully fallen into disuse:

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_astrological_traditions,_types,_and_systems)

Types of Astrology

By Denise on July 10, 2014

Did you know that there are different types of astrology? You probably already know which is your zodiac sign, something between Aries and Pisces, but do you know that this zodiac belongs to the western astrology? The second most known astrology type is the Chinese zodiac with its animals.

Astrology is a group of systems and beliefs that changed in time and varies widely amongst civilizations. The common element in most astrology systems is represented by the celestial positions that are often taken into account and interpreted. The origins to the astrological beliefs are set in Babylonia around the second millennium BC.

Let’s discover the other types of astrology and then follow the articles that describe the signs for each zodiac.

Western Astrology is the form of divination we that uses the twelve zodiac signs that correspond to the position of the sun in zodiac at different times of the year. It is used to make birth charts and various types of horoscopes.

Sidereal Astrology is a term used to define the astrology of the year. This system is also based on the twelve zodiac signs but uses the position of the vernal equinox.

Natal Astrology relates to the use of natal charts that are astrological maps of the stars at the moment of one’s birth and that are said to suggest the traits and path in life.

Electional Astrology is a branch of astrology that uses the positions of stars at certain times to determine the auspicious periods for certain events to take place. It is also used to answer questions and make predictions over the future.

Horary Astrology represents a method of divination in which the astrologer uses the astral disposition to give suggestions to the answer of a question that was asked at the time of the reading.

Judicial Astrology is another branch that uses the planetary dispositions to forecast future events.

Medical Astrology is based on an ancient medical system that associates parts of the body, diseases and certain weaknesses with the twelve astrological signs.

Chinese Astrology is based on the knowledge from the Han Dynasty and is in strong relation to the three harmonies: heaven, earth and water. It features 10 Celestial stems and 12 earthly brances plus a lunisolar calendar.

Indian Astrology represents the Hindu system of astronomy and astrology and is also known as the Vedic Astrology. It consists of three main branches: Siddhanta, Sahita and Hora.

Arab and Persian Astrology is a mixture of muslim beliefs and scientific observations and dates back from the medieval Arabs.

Celtic Astrology is based on the idea that each personality can be define through the properties of a tree. It is also known as the astrology of the druids.

Egyptian astrology is based mainly on the position of the Sun and less on that of planets because early Egyptians were also more interested in fixed stars. There are twelve zodiac signs that each cover two very different periods of time.

What are the different types of astrology?

by Vivek E. Paras, May 5 2017 

Hello Truth Seeker,
Namaste & Greetings from the island of Trinidad and Tobago. Thank you for your question on Quora. I will be delighted to contribute my opinion. Being on this worldwide forum “Quora” it is my desire to help you - the seeker, it is my Aparigraha. I practice Jyotish - Vedic Astrology, my answer is based on this astrology type: Jyotish (Vedic Astrology) has many branches and each are dealt with separately and in a unique way:

  1. Natal chart (Jataka) - this personal astrology to do with human affairs, this includes analysis of natal chart, prediction from birth - day by day to the age of 120 or more. This is used for a life long reading.

  2. Varshaphala - Annual Solar Return, predicting events in one’s life during a particular birth year. This is used for a one year reading.

  3. Electional astrology (Muhurtha) - finding an auspicious timing for an undertaking.

  4. Financial astrology - Business and financial astrology, stock and trading

  5. Female astrology - a unique way of assisting women in their lifestyle, health, from puberty to menopause and beyond.

  6. Horary / Transit astrology (Gochara) - answering a question towards it’s outcome.

  7. Relocational astrology (similar to Astrocartography) - which longitude / latitude will be auspicious to fulfill one’s destiny.

  8. Medical astrology - analysis of disease to help medical professionals in a broad spectrum way to bring about cure, healing and rehabilitation.

  9. Meteorological astrology - to do with agriculture, weather, earthquakes, drought, famine, disease, natural disasters and such issues the humanity faces.

  10. Mundane - to do with predictions of cities, countries and head of state, parliament etc. and issues that affect the masses of a nation.

  11. Psychological astrology - dealing with mental and beyond issue of human affairs.

  12. Marriage Compatibility Reporting (Guna Milan) - Marriage may be made in heaven but marital bliss is in Guna Milan/astrological compatibility reporting.

  13. Para Astrology - astrology, psychology and para-psychology specially made for the spiritualist on the path of Moksha.

Trust the above inspires you, … enjoy the quest… explore, educate, experience and enlighten.

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PSYCHOLOGY DEFINITION 🤔

PSYCHOLOGY (noun)

  • the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
    Similar: study of the mind, science of the mind, science of the personality, study of the mental processes

  • the mental characteristics or attitude of a person or group.
    plural noun: psychologies "the psychology of Americans in the 1920s"
    Similar: mindset, mind, mental processes, thought processes, way of thinking, cast of mind, frame of mind, turn of mind, mentality, persona, psyche, (mental) attitude(s), makeup, character, disposition, temperament, temper, behavior, what makes someone tick

  • the mental and emotional factors governing a situation or activity.

    "the psychology of interpersonal relationships"

What is the best definition of psychology?

Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior, according to the American Psychological Association. It is the study of the mind, how it works, and how it affects behavior. ... Psychologists and psychiatrists work together to help people with mental health conditions, but they are not quite the same.Feb 1, 2018 (www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles)

What are the 4 goals of psychology?

The four main goals of psychology are to describe, explain, predict and control the behavior and mental processes of others. (www.udemy.com › blog › goals-of-psychology)

The 10 types of psychology, and what they entail

Broadly defined, psychology is the study of mind and behaviour. However, in an effort to right the misguided assumptions, here are 10 of the most widely-known fields of psychology:

1. Clinical Psychology

This treatment-oriented branch of psychology deals with scientific ways of handling psychological problems. Also called counselling psychology or psychotherapy, it focuses on the prevention, understanding and cure of psychological issues by way of psycho-therapeutic treatment.

2. Biopsychology

This branch of psychology looks at the role the brain and neurotransmitters play in influencing our thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It combines neuroscience and the study of psychology.

3. Educational Psychology

Educational psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour in an educational setting and, as such, it deals with issues such as learning disorders, adolescence behaviours, and so on. These studies focus primarily on the different developmental stages of children and teenagers.

4. Cognitive Psychology

The branch of psychology that deals with mental processes, such as thoughts, memory and problem solving, is called cognitive psychology. In essence, it is concerned with the perception and problem-solving capability of the brain.

5. Forensic Psychology

The application of psychology to law making, law enforcement, the examination of witnesses, and the treatment of the criminal is the job of the forensic psychologist. Also known as legal psychology, this branch of psychology is not dissimilar to cognitive and clinical psychology, but involves a thorough understanding of the law.

6. Social Psychology

Focussed on the psychological aspects of individuals within a community environment, community psychology explores characteristics such as interdependence, adaptation, diplomacy, empowerment, social justice, and so on. It is also referred to as critical psychology.

7. Industrial Psychology

This branch of psychology addresses practical problems in the workplace through the application of psychological principles. Industrial psychologists, also called organisational psychologists, are employed by companies to administer tests which measure employee aptitudes or skills in hiring and placement programmes.

8. Health Psychology

This branch of psychology observes how behaviour, biology and social context influence illness and health. Health psychologists generally work alongside other medical professionals in clinical settings.

9. Experimental Psychology

Experimental psychologists work to understand the underlying causes of behaviour by studying humans and animals. They work mainly in a laboratory environment, exploring how different species interrelate and investigating the evolutionary significance of certain behaviours.

10. Developmental Psychology

Developmental psychology is a branch of psychology that attempts to explain the development of humans over time, both in the micro sense, as they develop from babies to mature adults, and in the macro sense, as the culture itself evolves through the years and decades.

(https://www.sacap.edu.za/blog/applied-psychology/types-of-psychology/)

ABRAHAM LINCOLN

What was Abraham Lincoln known for?

Lincoln is known primarily for his leadership during the American Civil War (1861 – 1865) and for signing the Emancipation Proclamation, an executive order changing the legal status of slaves to 'free'. What follows are 10 facts about Abraham Lincoln. (www.historyhit.com › facts-about-abraham-lincoln)

Abraham Lincoln
Born: February 12, 1809, Hodgenville, KY
Height: 6′ 4″
Assassinated: April 15, 1865, Petersen House, Washington, D.C.
Party: Republican Party
Presidential term: March 4, 1861 – April 14, 1865

An American statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the United States. Lincoln led the nation through its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis in the American Civil War. (Wikipedia)

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MALCOM X

What did Malcolm X do?

While the civil rights movement fought against racial segregation, Malcolm X advocated the complete separation of African Americans from whites. He proposed that African Americans should return to Africa and that, in the interim, a separate country for black people in America should be created. -en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Malcolm_X

How did Malcolm X make a difference?

His charisma and oratory skills helped him achieve national prominence in the Nation of Islam, a belief system that merged Islam with black nationalism. After Malcolm X's assassination in 1965, his bestselling book, The Autobiography of Malcolm X, popularized his ideas and inspired the Black Power movement.Feb 21, 2020 (www.history.com › topics › black-history › malcolm-x)

Gangster, preacher, revolutionary. Malcolm X went from being a petty criminal to an internationally-celebrated voice against racism and colonialism. This is ...

What is Malcolm X real name?

Malik el-Shabazz. Malcolm X , original name Malcolm Little, Muslim name el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz, (born May 19, 1925, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. —died February 21, 1965, New York, New York ), African American leader and prominent figure in the Nation of Islam who articulated concepts of race pride and black nationalism in the early 1960s.May 9, 2020 (www.britannica.com › biography › Malcolm-X)

How did he get the name Malcolm X?

Malcolm commenced direct correspondence with its leader, Muhammad, from prison, reading extensively about Islam, and he became a devout follower, changing his name to Malcolm 'X', when he was paroled on 7th August 1952: the 'X' signified his original, lost tribal name, the surname Little having been imposed on his .. (www.history.co.uk › biographies › malcolm-x)

Who died first Martin or Malcolm?

Three years later, on April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King was assassinated in Memphis. He was the same age as Malcolm X: just 39. Who killed Alberta Jones, Louisville's first black female prosecutor?Jan 14, 2018 (www.washingtonpost.com › news › retropolis › 2018/01/14)

IDEAS: Black Power Movement, Black Nationalism

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This young woman recounted to me that one afternoon, after his poetry class, Jack had taken her aside. He complimented her work, then asked what she wanted to do with her life. Hesitantly, she admitted that perhaps she wanted to be a writer. He smiled at the girl with infinite compassion and asked, “Do you have the courage? Do you have the courage to bring forth this work? The treasures that are hidden inside you are hoping you will say yes.”

Creative Living, Defined

So this, I believe, is the central question upon which all creative living hinges: Do you have the courage to bring forth the treasures that are hidden within you? Look, I don’t know what’s hidden within you. I have no way of knowing such a thing. You yourself may barely know, although I suspect you’ve caught glimpses. I don’t know your capacities, your aspirations, your longings, your secret talents. But surely something wonderful is sheltered inside you. I say this with all confidence, because I happen to believe we are all walking repositories of buried treasure. I believe this is one of the oldest and most generous tricks the universe plays on us human beings, both for its own amusement and for ours: The universe buries strange jewels deep within us all, and then stands back to see if we can find them. The hunt to uncover those jewels—that’s creative living. The courage to go on that hunt in the first place—that’s what separates a mundane existence from a more enchanted one. The often surprising results of that hunt—that’s what I call Big Magic.”

— Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert

ITALY WATER FOUNTAINS

But some things are only in Rome. Like the sandwich counterman so comfortably calling me “beautiful” every time we speak. You want this panino grilled or cold, bella? … And then there are the fountains. … I already have a few contenders for my favorite fountain in Rome. One is in the Villa Borghese. In the center of this fountain is a frolicking bronze family. Dad is a faun and Mom is. a regular human woman. They have a baby who enjoys eating grapes. Mom and Dad are in a strange position — facing each other, grabbing each other’s wrists, both of them leaning back. It’s hard to tell whether they are yanking against each other in strife or swinging around merrily, but there’s lots of energy there. Either way, junior sits perched atop their wrists, right between them, unaffected by their merriment or strife, munching on his bunch of grapes. His little cloven hoofs dangle below him as he eats. (He takes after his father.) (P.36)

He drives for a big, then pulls the car over in the center of the Piazza della Republica, one of Rome’s more noble open spaces. He parks in front of that gorgeous fountain with their phallic flock of stiff-necked giant swans. This fountain was built fairly recently, by Roman standards. According to my guidebook, the women who modeled for the nymphs were. a pair of sisters, two popular burlesque dancers of their day. They gained a fair bit of notoriety when the fountain was completed; the church tried for months to prevent the thing from being unveiled because it was too sexy. The sisters lived well into old age, and even as late as the 1920s these two dignified old ladies could be seen walking together every day into the piazza to have a look at “their” fountain. And every year, once a year, for as long as he lived, the French sculptor who had captured them in marble during their prime would come to Rome and take the sisters out to lunch, where they would reminisce together about the days when they were all so young and beautiful and wild. (P. 86)

-Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat Pray Love

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PUBLIC ART LIST

by Jayme Hitchcock, April 20, 2020 

Whether you’re a seasoned artist, you dabble with paint and brushes, or you simply prefer to appreciate from afar, art is a wonderful way to spice up your time at home while social distancing. To get your creative juices flowing, keep scrolling for a list of twenty pieces of the most photographed public art on Yelp. Legs need a nice stretch? Is fresh air calling your name? Do a quick search on Yelp for public art near you and go for a stroll, snap a few pictures, and let your friends in on a little secret… art is everywhere and you can find it on Yelp!

Note: With Coronavirus-related closures changing daily, we suggest confirming these attractions are open prior to visiting. 

  1. With almost 7,000 photos on Yelp, it’s no surprise that our top spot goes to the famous Wynwood Walls in Miami, Florida. Established in 2009, Wynwood Walls was the first outdoor street art museum in the nation. If you’re a big art fan, you better bookmark on Yelp and add to your bucket list because Yelp Elite Anna V. describes it as “Out of this world amazing!” Be sure to visit once they open up after stay-at-home orders are lifted. 

2. This next piece of art is perfect for visiting during times of social distancing. Located out in the desert near Las Vegas, Nevada, the Seven Magic Mountains installation is colorful and giant in size. Visitors get really creative with their photography here with over 3,000 photos shared to Yelp featuring different angles and times of day.

3. Salvation Mountain is the second piece of public art on this list that’s featured out in the middle of the desert, only this time the experience is in California. Made out of natural materials such as adobe clay, straw, and a vibrant array of colorful paint, Salvation Mountain has many fun photo opportunities for professionals and amateurs alike. While currently closed, definitely bookmark on Yelp for a future visit!

4. Lurking beneath the Aurora Bridge you will find the Fremont Troll, a large cement sculpture made in 1990 and inspired during an art competition in an effort to clean up the neighborhood. Thirty years laters it’s a stop on any tourists’ list of places to snap a selfie  in Seattle. 

5. Bushwick Collective is a well known graffiti and street art project in Brooklyn and it’s clear by the five star rating on Yelp that it’s a sight to see. Word on the street is there are several walking tours available, perfect for getting behind the scenes information on the artwork displayed. 

6. Next on the list is the Balmy Street Murals, located in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District. Balmy Alley started back in the 1980’s inspired by artists’ outrage over human rights and political issues. Today, the alley is still going strong and features a variety of different styles of artwork with new murals going up all the time. 

7. If you’re looking for an adventure, then jump in the car and cruise on out to the Anza Borrego Desert, CA and explore the Galleta Meadows Estate. You’ll find amazing sculptures of prehistoric animals created by artist Ricardo Breceda. Not only can you easily social distance from other visitors but it’s a totally free experience!. 

8. With hundreds of photos uploaded to Yelp, Crown Fountain is more than a piece of public art, but an interactive experience for the entire family. Find the fountain in Millennium Park in Chicago, take off your shoes and splash around a bit! Your inner child will appreciate the cool down from the hot summer sun. While currently closed through April 30th, 2020, we hope you’re able to catch a glimpse of the fountain soon!. 

10.  Art and creativity collide in the streets of Astoria at the Welling Court Mural Project. Over 150 artists from New York and beyond have left their mark of contemporary art here over the past ten years. Yelpers deem it a “must-see” if you’re visiting or happen to be in the area. Not on the east coast? Browse through more than 250 photos shared on Yelp and enjoy from the comfort of your couch and comfy pants. 

Photos by Yelp Elite Harish V. 

11. Houston, Texas is home to Twilight Epiphany Skyspace created by artist James Turrell. Visit when the sun is shining bright and you may be left bewildered. Stop by when the sun is rising or setting and you’ll be greeted by a LED light show which is projected onto the ceiling and creates a colorful glow for all to see. The pavilion is closed at the moment, so be sure to check their website before visiting. 

Photo by Yelp Elite Carolyn H.  Photo by Farran M.

12. Texas scored back to back spots on this list thanks to the Essex Modern City in San Antonio. Described as good design and technology combined, this project has brought together authors, craftsmen, and artists alike! While events in this space may be on hold for a while, the art here is free to enjoy between the hours of 9AM to 5PM Monday through Friday. 

Photo by Yelper Mona V.                            Photo by Yelp Elite Tasha S. 

14. Established in 2015, the Coney Art Walls in NY were created by thirty talented artists and is described as a free outdoor art museum. Yelper Teresa S. says “I literally stopped in my tracks and took my phone out for some pictures…” These walls are vibrant, eccentric, and the perfect backdrop for live music, rides, and tasty eats nearby. 

Photo by Yelp Elite Alyssa R. 

16. Is anyone surprised the Greetings from Austin Postcard Mural snuck in and landed the number sixteen spot on this list? Yeah, we didn’t think so. In an artsy city like Austin, there’s a lot of creativity to enjoy and this mural makes for a stellar photo-op. 

Photo by Yelp Elite John L. 

17. How about a round of applause for Alley Gallery in Louisville, KY for representing the midwest with their repurposed alley and back-of-the-building metal door art. Best explored on foot or by bicycle, this creative corner of Louisville features work from several local artists. 

Photo by Yelp Elite Christopher S.                 Photo by Yelp Elite Janet V. 

18. We’re mixing things up with this next piece of public art! The International Car Forest of the Last Church in Nevada brings together a rural environment, roughly three dozen old buses and rusty limos, and a whole lot of paint. Pro tip – If planning a visit, definitely reference Yelp for the ins and outs of the forest. While viewing this public art is free, there are no amenities and even official signage is amiss. 

Photo by Yelper Robert K.  Photo By Yelper Janet H. 

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SOMEDAY IS TODAY

It was always “I’ll do it later."

Eventually I told him, “Look, I get that you’re scared, but if you don’t act tonight, it’s like spending a lifetime being afraid of doing the stuff you’ve always wanted to do, because you feel the time isn’t right." When is the time ever going to be right?

Look - so many of us WAIT until SOME DAY to finally take care of our health, to travel, to knock off those bucket list things. But some day never comes, it’s an illusion.

Some day is today - imagine if my friend decided to wait? Waiting for some day means looking in the mirror, hating the feeling of being fat, and then doing nothing about it. Waiting for some day means promising yourself that Europe trip, and then year after year, continuing to promise it. But the greatest lie in life is the "some day" lie.

And the day you realize that "SOME DAY" is actually today, is the day your life changes.

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- Alexander Heyne

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