Anitta ist in einer Favela aufgewachsen, jetzt ist sie einer der größten Popstars Lateinamerikas. Sie zeigt ihre Cellulite, präsentiert ihr operiertes Gesicht – und streamt ihren Politikunterricht auf Instagram.
Guide to the 2021 Virtual Gaithersburg Book Festival
Another year, another Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF). But for the second year in a row, the festival will operate virtually.
Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman, the founder of the popular event, spoke to MyMCM about what to expect at this year’s Virtual Gaithersburg Book Festival:
The Virtual Gaithersburg Book Festival begins Saturday, May 1 and there will be activities for four consecutive weeks. All author discussions (listed below) will premiere on the GBF’s YouTube page. Most programs are prerecorded, but authors will participate in the YouTube Premiere chat discussions.
The first two weeks of programming will be geared toward adults and the final two weeks of programming are aimed at children and young adults.
We can thank Dr. Corbett for one of the biggest breakthroughs in 2020: developing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The 35-year-old viral immunologist and research fellow in the National Institute of Health’s Viral Pathogenesis Laboratory led the team that designed the vaccine within two days of the virus being discovered. 3 Sydney Barber Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathan Burke
In January, Sydney Barber became the first Black, female brigade commander at the U.S. Naval Academy. The 21-year-old will lead 4,500 midshipmen in the brigade’s daily activities and professional training until she graduates in May. 4 Amanda Gorman Rob CarrGetty Images
Amanda Gorman made history as the nation’s first-ever youth poet laureate in 2017 and as the youngest inaugural poet at 22 years old. The poem Gorman recited for the Inauguration titled “The Hill We Climb” called for strength and bravery.
Check It Out: Escape winter grays by reading a rainbow By Jan Johnston
Share: Photo Gallery Jan Johnston is the Collection Development Coordinator for Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. Email her at readingforfun@fvrl.org. Photo
On a sunny afternoon recently (yay, sun!), I walked around my yard and was pleased to see tiny buds on my fruit and maple trees. This means spring is on its way, and that’s excellent news. It isn’t winter’s fault, but being sandwiched between autumn and spring with their spectacular show of colors makes the muted tones of winter’s grays and browns less appealing to the eye. So, yes, I’m excited about the tiny buds on the trees because a truly lovely display awaits us.
2020 was such a dark year.
For me, the announcement of the Pfizer vaccine created a pinprick of light at the end of a very long tunnel. Finally, I found hope. And what a lift it gave my soul!
That glimmer of light helped me navigate a heavy holiday season diminished by the missing traditions of large extended family gatherings full of unmasked laughter, giant bear hugs, and white elephant gift giving shenanigans.
I felt like I could breathe a little bit easier. My chest literally expanded deeper with each breath and at night, when I awoke, my mind was not always filled with anxious thoughts about those I love most.