I know that there are times when friends are away from each other for a while or even forever and that your lives take different1. Yet, I always hope for a happy ending. I know that friends will reconnect if possible.
My friend Julie and I had a long period in our 2. We used to see each other daily. I would eat brown rice in her kitchen when we3our secrets.
Later, we celebrated each other's4 . My husband and I welcomed Julie's first son (born on my birthday). By the time he was learning to walk, Julie and her family had moved to another5 . We spoke on the phone sometimes and exchanged Christmas cards.
After they welcomed their third son, they moved to Edmonton, which is a6 city. We haven't seen each other since then. They changed their phone numbers. I received a7 from her, but I couldn't find that envelope later. I e-mailed her a few times, 8 didn't get a reply. It was 9not to be in touch with an
old friend. I knew that Julie and I would reconnect if possible. So I10 it go.
Last year, Julie's husband got in touch with me on Facebook. I felt11bad, and soon my feeling12 true: Julie had passed away a month before. She died of cancer. I13 that I had not been part of Julie's support system, or the last years of her joyous, painful time on the Earth. I cried. I was so sorry,
Julie, for14 more chances.
Last week, I donated my hair in 15of Julie to make wigs(假发) for cancer patients. It was a small way of showing that I loved her and that I would never forget her. And I looked forward to our reconnecting if possible.
Founded in 1891, the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is famous for its gardens and collections.
Today, the Garden—the largest in any city in the United States—is a National Historic Landmark. NYBG has 50 gardens and collections including more than one million plants. Every year, more than one million visitors enjoy the grounds, view innovative exhibitions (创意展览)and take part in different kinds of educational programs.
Know Before You Go
·At this time, face coverings are not required for NYBG visitors. Please keep in mind that many workers and visitors may continue to wear face coverings. If you are sick, we ask you to visit on another day. Your kindness and consideration of others is greatly appreciated (感谢). 250 acres(英亩) to explore. Enjoy the beauty of nature among our outdoor collections and paths. The Garden is open rain or shine. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable clothes for exploration.
·Leave pets at home. Service animals trained to do work or carry out tasks for people with disabilities (残障)are welcome.
· Special events and exhibitions. Around the Table: Stories of the Foods We Love begins on June 4 and is on view through September 11, 2022.
Hours
The Garden is open 10 a. m. -6 p. m. , Tuesday to Sunday.
Admission (门票)
All visitors — including Members —need tickets to enter the Garden. Buy at the Garden or book yourtickets in advance online and show them on your smartphone for quicker entry.
Pricing
Adults:$30
Students / Seniors (65+):$28
Children (2- 12 years):$15
Children under 2:Free
Members:Free
Contact Us
Call:718-817-8716;10 a. m. -5 p. m.
Did you catch the CBS special on longevity (长寿) late last year? The story centered on a town in Sardinia, Italy that is celebrating its centenarians (百岁老人).
"Old age is common and celebrated in this town, where murals (pictures on the wall) show people who've reached at least 100, "says CBS News reporter, Seth Doane.
The town of Villagrande, with its beaches and beauty, is a popular attraction for tourists. But, says Doane, it also draws scientists and researchers, including Valter Longo who directs the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California.
Longo points to the percentage of those reaching 100 in the villages of Sardinia as being"very rare anywhere in the world. "Villagrande is just one centenarian-rich town in Sardinia. Italy has one of the highest life expectancies in the world, but Sardinia beats their record. Consider that there are 33. 6 people 100 or older for every 100, 000 Sardinian people.
Scientists note that genetics(遗传学) undoubtedly plays a role in the long lives of these islanders. No one is in a hurry in this slow-paced lifestyle. At the same time, an active, community-based lifestyle and a healthy diet(日常饮食) are very important. Daily walking is their exercise where everyone walks up and down the hillsides.
Most continue to grow their own vegetables even as they themselves grow into old age. The diet focuses on vegetables. A little protein —usually fish, as well as olive oil, local yogurt, cheese and traditional flatbread round out the diet. And a glass of red wine(红酒) enjoyed with others.
People help each other out, and seniors remain central to family life. "In town, community and family is important, especially for Marietta Monni, who lives alone at 100, " reports Doane. He joined her for lunch, made by her family who live upstairs.
"Nearby, at Giulia Pisanu's house, we asked this centenarian what she thought the secret to a long life mightbe. "Don't be envious, she replied. "Advice that may not be scientific, but like those celebrated on the walls here, it comes from the wisdom of age, " says Doane.
Technology has done our world wonders: from development in medicine, travel, communication, to our day-to-day lives. It has undoubtedly changed the way our society works, and how we communicate with one another and ourselves. However, by completely welcoming technology as a part of everyday life, are we losing our ability to create?
Technology presents a new platform for creativity to exist on. Through technology, ideas can be set free and come to life in the physical world. We have the necessary tools for greater possibilities and new solutions. For example, businesses now have the opportunity to improve themselves more creatively through websites, film advertisements, social media or radio.
However, when we look more closely, it's easy to notice some disadvantages. For example, many of us depend so heavily on automated calculations(自动计算) nowadays, rather than taking the time to work it out for ourselves. Another obvious situation is that a lot of people are spending too much time on screens. As a result, they are reducing the opportunities to come up with their own creations.
Is there a way to find a balance between technology and human creativity? I think so. It is simply a matter of making sure that creativity is not deterred by technology. The first way is to reduce our usage of digital devices (数字设备) by setting limits on when, where, and how long we use them, turning off the notifications (通知)on your phone, or putting your phone on"Do Not Disturb". Once you become used to these, you will feel surprised how little you think about your phone.
Another wonderful way is to take daily walks in the nature. It can help you reset, re-balance, and keep going. In the long run, a daily walk can not only influence our creativity and imagination but further our physical and mental health. We can also develop our creativity by doing yoga, keeping a journal, or reading.
The key to the survival of our creativity starts with us. Will you put your phone away when spending time with friends? Will you try to find happiness and purpose outside of a screen? The actions you choose to take will help change the relationship between creativity and technology for the better.
Joey and Katie Mims might be the middle-class model. They are raising a son and they found a home in thecity they love: Lincoln, Nebraska.
Jobs and homes are two areas that have recently presented Lincoln and other cities with an unusual problem. Lincoln is at the top of a list measuring labor market tightness(劳动力市场紧张程度). In cities like Provo, Utah, and Lexington, Kentucky, the number of job openings is more than double the number of unemployed (失业的) persons. In Lincoln, it's nearly four-to-one.
"We're a largely rural(农村的) state, so as people go to college and move out of those communities, they aren't coming back in. And so, we have a lot of people moving out of our state and we're trying to find ways to bring people into our state, "Joey Mims said.
For the past year, Nebraska governor Pete Ricketts has tried to find ways to encourage people to work. Last fall, the state spent $10 million on a national ad campaign(广告活动) to attract people to move there. Wayne Mortensen runs NeighborWorks Lincoln, a non-profit that plans to empower homeowners. "You can't fill jobs and bring people to Nebraska with housing you don't have, "Mortensen said.
Lincoln, like many mid-sized cities, doesn't have enough affordable housing to support the middle-class employees they'd like to attract. "In our area, anything that goes up for sale is either bought by some companies and turned into a rental or is upgraded and sold for twice what a family just starting out can afford, "Katie said.
Dr. Roger Tutterow, an economics professor at Kennesaw State University in Georgia, said times are hard for a lot of people right now. "If you're in a tight labor market and a tight housing market, it's a difficult situation because you may look at a city where there's a great employment chance, but if you can't find the housing that's suitable in terms of affordability or location, then that may discourage you from moving here, "he said.
Joey and Katie had jobs. But in the Lincoln market, they couldn't find a home before receiving help from NeighborWorks. "Our story isn't unique, but it means so much to us that I want other people to have the same experience, "Joey said.
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However, though it's hard, we can still do something to psome of them happening?
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Agatha Christie was one of the most successful authors of all time and a master of murder mysteries. One of her plays, The Mousetrap (捕鼠器), has been playing in England for 68 years. It is the world's longest running play. It began in Nottingham in 1952, moving to St. Martin's Theatre in London in 1974. Nearly 500 actors have acted in the play over the years.
The play begins with the sound of the murder. The curtains open on Monkswell Manor. The house has recently been changed to a hotel by Mollie and Giles Ralson. As they get ready for their first guests, they listen to news of the murder on the radio. It was a woman called Maureen Lyon, and the main suspect is a man wearing a dark coat.
There is heavy snow as the guests arrive at the hotel. Christopher Wren is young and untidy. Mrs Boyle arrives by taxi with Major Metcalf, a retired soldier. Mioss Casewell is a young lady who dresses like a man. An unexpected guest, Mr Paravicini, arrives because his car is stuck in the snow. Everyone is wearing dark coats, because of the weather!
There is a call from the police. Sergeant Trotter is coming to talk to them. He explains Mrs Lyon was recently released from prison. She was there for mistreating (虐待)her foster children, and the police believe she was murdered by one of them. A notebook was found with the address of Monkswell Manor and the words"Three Blind Mice". On the body was a note with the words"This is the first. " Soon after, Mrs Boyle is strangled at the hotel. Who is the murderer?
The Mousetrap has an important tradition. When the play has been finished, and the murderer has been revealed, the actors always ask the audience not to tell anyone who the murderer is!
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努力学习知识，养成良好的学习习惯，热爱运动 |
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常与家人交流，感恩父母，分担家务，知错就改 |
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遵守规则，在公共场合不要大声喧哗，注意安全 |
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Be a virtue teenager
Teenagers are the future of our motherland, and also the symbol of our city. What should we do to become a virtue teenager of our city?
