Tag: Eyes

“Windows to the Soul” They say eyes have a language of their own. That they can speak volumes without a word being spoken. I agree. In some cultures, like mine, it is all about celebrating the eyes. For centuries, kohl eyeliner has been an important, if not the main highlight...

One-handed interaction is ubiquitous in our daily lives, primarily through the use of smartphones. Smartglasses and head-mounted displays (HMDs) become increasingly prevalent, with big players like Apple, Microsoft, and Meta taking center stage in the race for the next generation of spatial computin...

We all knew what was coming and there didn’t seem to be that much to get excited about, but I wanted to be excited. I’ve been an Apple fan for years and years and years. I’ve owned more Macs & iPhones than I’d care to remember. I’ve invested in the Apple e...

This leaf-green lovely is a Giant Rainforest Mantis (Hierodula majuscula). Just a young ‘un — a nymph* — only 75 mm (3 in) long. When fully grown, this species is up to 110 mm (4.3 in). It is the largest mantis in Australia and one of the largest in the world. What are you l...

Afew months ago, when I wrote about what the first blue-eyed person looked like, some of you asked if Genghis Khan had red hair and green eyes. Though it sounds absurd, Genghis Khan’s appearance has sparked a huge debate on social media. In my Telegram group, I received the following i...

The covers were pulled up to my mother’s chin and the smell of Ben Gay filled the room. The shades were drawn to darken the room as much as possible in the middle of the afternoon. I could see the pain of the migraine deadening my mom’s eyes. Any slight movement made her nauseous. &ld...

This is Taylor Swift during her Speak Now era. Back then, she used to wear her makeup in a smokey cat-eye style that made her eyes look more squinty and a bit more “exotic and sultry.” On a rainy, New York City spring evening, my co-worker Carla (not her real name) and I wer...

In 1999, I was first drawn West (where I lived from 2004–2022) from the East Coast, where I had lived for close to 50 years. Why exactly? Well…. 1973, my curiosity had been raised about Native American issues by the Wounded Knee Occupation protest in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, led ...

Sixty years ago, I stood in the children’s chapel for Sunday School. We began Sunday School with 25–30 minutes of lessons and music, and that song was my favorite. I liked the cheerful tune and the insistent consistency of the long-e end rhyme. Every Sunday I hoped we’d sing t...

The way I look has allowed me to occupy a space of “accessible Blackness” to many of my white peers. In other words, I have Black blood but not Black skin, meaning I can be seen as interesting but not scary. This has also functioned as my greatest tool of influence. I often find myself i...

Hazel eyes are an intriguing and uncommon eye color, characterized by their distinct combination of colors. While the frequency of hazel eyes varies among populations, the mesmerizing hue continues to captivate people’s attention. In this article, we will explore 34 fascinating facts and super...

A person’s thoughts are revealed through their eyes. Many people say that the eyes are the windows to the soul, and that’s absolutely true. Sometimes, what a person thinks in their heart is not what they say, but it can be conveyed through their eyes. That’s why the ancients ...

When Danny came into Lower East Side Services at 9 am after his first call to them, he spoke first with the director regarding intake services. Jamal ,the director, asked him specific questions about his usage, how often he used, in which way, and how much each time. After his interview with Jamal, ...

Hooded eyes are when the skin around your brow bone droops down and covers your lash line. This can make it difficult to apply makeup, because you can’t see your natural crease. But once you know where to place your eyeshadow, it’s easy to create a makeup look that enhances your eye shap...

Ifyou have hooded eyes, chances are you’ve experienced the frustration of spending a good half-hour recreating a popular eye look, only for it to disappear the moment you open your eyes — sigh. Thankfully, not all hope is lost. With just a few changes in application technique, ...

Ifyou have hooded eyes, chances are you’ve experienced the frustration of spending a good half-hour recreating a popular eye look, only for it to disappear the moment you open your eyes — sigh. Thankfully, not all hope is lost. With just a few changes in application technique, ...

Korean skincare has gained worldwide recognition for its innovative formulations and effective results. When it comes to taking care of the delicate skin around the eyes, Korean brands excel with a variety of eye creams tailored to address specific concerns like dark circles, fine lines, and puffine...