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Smile Newsletter: A Warm Embrace and Presence

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Aug 12, 2012
“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.” — Amelia Earhart
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188.jpg“The escalators at the subway station were under maintenance and I saw a lady walking down with her child and the stroller. I helped the lady to carry the stroller for her. She was very thankful.” — ajitha

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Inflatable Bag Monster Art

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August 12, 2012

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Inflatable Bag Monster Art

Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.

– Edgar Degas –

Inflatable Bag Monster Art

Before seeing the work of street artist Joshua Allen Harris, most people wouldn’t have considered the artistic possibilities of subway exhaust. Fortunately, Harris had: using only tape and garbage bags, he creates giant inflatable creatures that become animated when fastened to a sidewalk grate. Check out this amazing short video of what can be done to brighten others’ days with a little serendipitous, playful imagination. { read more }

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