MountainMom

We know, quokka selfies are all the rage on Instagram and people go all the way to an island off western Australia to get a selfie with them. Sounds crazy. I couldn't imagine us doing that until watching this video about them. Now we can't resist. …

I love these snow sculptures. I am so glad folks have the talent, time, and willingness to create this.

I might be Apple's problem. I have an iPhone 6+ which I have owned for years. I took advantage of Apple's special $30 program to upgrade the battery and it made a huge difference. I don't know why I'd want a new one? My husband has a newer phone …

I agree that reading can really make a difference. In in our area we have a thriving program where volunteer dogs spend time with children learning to read. The child has a listening but non-judgemental ear. The act of reading aloud to a listener …

I cannot say enough great things about this book. And since this is a no preparation or training required book it might worth considering recommending to the parents of these kids. Either a parent or a child caregiver could spend the 20 minutes or …

Thanks for the suggestion. My problems started with menopause. Not sure I want to do anything with drugs, hormones, etc. But I will ask my doctor at my next appointment. At the sleep clinics they seemed to think just the CPAP machine would be a …

Thanks for the suggestion. I have tried some meditation but am thinking I might need to get more serious. Mainly just listened to some meditation how-to's and went to one meditation session. Maybe I need more....

I tend to get passionate about things that I really like. And this is a book I am extremely passionate about: https://photos.smugmug.com/Yummy/n-sfq5mk/i-4kX7nH9/0/18d8b145/M/i-4kX7nH9-M.jpg There are lots of books out there about teaching …

I think that article mentioned some white noise machines that did not loop. I wonder if that might make a difference for you?

The fluid intake at night is a very big deal for me. I really try to limit it. I am sure stress is a factor but years ago when this insomnia began I was not as stressed as now. So there has got to be something more. Like you my sleeping situation …

I have had insomnia for a very long time so I am always looking for relief. My specific problem is technically called Maintenance Insomnia. I can fall asleep easily doing basically nothing to promote sleep. No pills, no white noise, etc. But I …

Beautiful, Doug.

What route did you go? If I had the time, I think I might choose the Northern Tier route.

I saw this short in another conversation and it got me thinking. Maybe this is my year for a week on a bike. Who knew India could be so interesting for a week in the saddle? I'm not as skilled as this woman but I think I could ride in those places, …

What would you do if your intent was to provide adult smokers with a gateway to help them stop smoking, but it got coopted by teens and turned into a cultural phenomenon? You became almost overnight billionaires? Then the FDA started investigating …

> just 4% of venture capital goes to women-run businesses How disheartening. 😢 I googled you to find out how that statistic could be and found this interview you did at Yale a few years ago. https://youtu.be/01mfjVxAYZU Sometimes we hear about a …

It is obvious you and your family are doing a wonderful and selfless thing. I am sure blessings and good things will come to your family because of your willingness to help others. Your kids will learn all kinds of valuable lessons just by being a …

Talk about the swim of a lifetime! I wonder what this woman was thinking? How would you ever forget this? https://gfycat.com/bountifuldefenselessdunnart

The Glenfinnan Viaduct, where the Hogwarts Express travels from Harry Potter!

Such beauty, Awais. What kind of trees are those? They look like cherry blossoms.

These are beautiful. Thanks for sharing. I was only vaguely aware of computer-generated art but after seeing this I searched Google and found more lovely …

Isn't The Plaza Hotel one of the most famous movie locations of all time? https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/g11985038/inside-the-plaza-hotel-famous-movies-celebrities/

I remember going to New York for the first time and having a feeling of Déjà Vu like we'd been there before after seeing all the movies. How about Tiffany's?

Well then how about these tree houses? https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57aa677df5e2314c50955c04/t/5924b6355016e128c834c8a1/1495578182346/Triple+Decker+Record+Setter+Treehouse?format=2500w You could build them …

This is apparently a cabin in Norway that lets you see the skyline. @rtwPaul has been thinking of a container home after his travels around the world on his motorcycle. I vote for something like this, although it could suck to carry your skis up …