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Memorable Moments: When the Spirits Move You

by Your friends at OIC on October 29, 2018

Read on . . . if you dare!
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No tricks, just treats, as we invite you to take a look at some of our favorite Halloween-inspired posts from the past.

 

Halloween Traditions: Spooks, Saints, and Souls

Cultural traditions abound at this time of year, when Halloween, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day converge. Wherever you land on the globe, you’ll find a melange of traditions—religious and cultural—that invite ghosts and goblins, honor saints, or pay respect to the dead during one or all of these three days. Go to the post.

 

Picture-Perfect Pumpkin Carving

Two Brooklyn-based childhood friends pause their 11-month art careers to spend every day in October working until early into the morning carving, cutting, and hollowing out hundreds of orange gourds as part of their seasonal business. This post also includes a free download of pumpkin carving tips! Go to the post.

 

Aha Moment: Halloween!

Halloween—It’s an ancient tradition that’s as new as this season’s marketing trends, and its popularity around the world is soaring. An agile shapeshifter, Halloween both adapts to and changes the way cultures celebrate. Go to the post.

 

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20

Aug

Memorable Moments: Let’s Have a Word

by Your friends at OIC on August 20, 2018

Let the wordplay begin!
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It’s no secret that here at OIC Moments, we love language! And with a name like “OIC,” our passion for language includes the love of using letters and words in amusing ways. While we give our bloggers a well-deserved break from putting words together (as they so adeptly do), we hope you’ll have f-u-n with our favorite wordplay posts from the past.

 

Wordplay: The Power of One Little Letter

Word lovers—find an “Oh, I see” moment when a change of just one little letter turns a word into a surprising new word. This post also includes a free download word game! Go to the post.

 

A Game of French Wordplay: Les Bons Mots

French language wordplay inspired five new French phrases that will test your language skills and your knowledge of French culture. Go to the post.

 

Wordplay: Wit and Wisdom in Public Spaces

Signage in the world’s public spaces reveals gems of wordplay, wit, and wisdom. Go to the post.

 

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Wordplay

17

Jul

Memorable Moments: A Wave of Ocean Wonders

by Your friends at OIC on July 17, 2018

Oh, I sea!
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One constant in our travels is the ocean, whose mysteries make it a prime location for “Oh, I see!” moments.  As our bloggers navigate their way to their next set of inspiring adventures, take a dip back into some posts that highlight the majesty and artistry of what lies beneath the sea. Whether you’re diving in for the first time, or revisiting these posts as we are, fascinating discoveries await. Enjoy!

 

Sculpture in the underwater museum by Jason deCaires Taylor, showing innovations by artist and ocean. (Image © Jason deCaire's Taylor)

The ocean is an extraordinary exhibition space, altering art with life.
© Jason deClaires Taylor

The Underwater Museums of Jason deCaires Taylor

Jason deCaires Taylor creates the world’s first underwater museums where sculptures grow into artificial reefs, showing innovations by both artist and ocean. Go to the post.

 

colorful plastic pieces in rows in Jerry Takigawa's artistic expression of world ocean tragedy

© Jerry Takigawa

Artistic Expression Speaks Out for World Oceans

Jerry Takigawa’s artistic expression inspires us artistically while delivering a powerful call to action to save the world’s oceans. As a special bonus, this post includes a free download for protecting our oceans, with useful tips for reducing your plastics footprint. Go to the post.

 

Sea nettle Jellies swimming at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, showing travel stories that connect travelers to different worlds (image © Sam Anaya A.).

Watch these jellies long enough and you will be transported to another world.
© Sam Anaya A.

The Awe-Inspiring Monterey Bay Aquarium

The Monterey Bay Aquarium lets us travel underwater while still breathing our own air. Come on a journey that connects us to awe-inspiring worlds. Go to the post.

 

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