Sentences with phrase «touching story of our times»

We've written about this before; it's such a touching story of our times.

LaDawn shares the touching story of the time that Sophie got her feelings hurt and...

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Mary Pilon — New York Times: Pilon is a different type of sports reporter, one whose stories often touch on the intersection of sports with business, politics and corruption.

That's the premise behind a recent New York Times story asking female executives who came within touching distance of becoming CEOs what caused them to fall at the last hurdle.

They can keep in touch with friends, look at photos of their vacations, read news stories they suggest, play time - wasting games, invite people to their parties and speak and be heard.

The revealing story, in intimate touch with the religious mind and practice of the times, of the bringing of the ark of the covenant into the capital city of Jerusalem (6: 1 - 16); Michal's bitter scorn of David (vv.

because I needed help.Long story short.I am a slow learner and need time to absorb info.I don't like to just touch subject matter here and there.I like to go chapter by chapter and that takes to much time out of peoples busy day.O well, God has all the time in the world, and I have till I die.because I was on the computer a certain day, at a certain time, looking for a certain thing.

To avoid these problems but ensure your child knows they are safe and loved, spend time with them during the evening, bath them, read stories to them and give them snuggles before bed; try to put them down when they start to show signs of tiredness (including rubbing their eyes and touching their ear).

Some of the stories are really touching, like single parents who found free classes for their child that helped them through a hard time.

This is probably one of the most touching and heartwarming stories I've heard in a long time.

Because I am afraid of snakes and would not touch them (except helping a late dear friend who was a herpetologist), time or books would have to prove grandpa's story.

Not only is the flower crown a boho touch, but it is also a nod to the original story as the grandmother placed a crown of lilies on each granddaughter's head the evening of their 16th birthday when they were each allowed to go to the surface of the ocean for the first time.

Lately there has been just too many depressing stories around from war, various types of abuse to racial violence, they all touch our hearts and sometimes make us miserable to think we are living in such bad times.

We live in a time when almost everyone has a story to share of how cancer has touched their lives and it's a beautiful thing to share in somebody's trials & triumphs.

While the film touches upon its various political and cultural issues (In addition to the give - and - take relationships between reporters and politicians, there's a lot about the overt and subtle sexism that Kat receives as the first and, at the time, only woman serving a newspaper publisher), the film plays mostly and best as a race - against - the - clock thriller of sorts, in which the obstacles are as imposing as the might of the U.S. government and as low - key as deadlines or being beaten to a story by a rival paper.

The touching story of a stay - at - home parent who finally gets her degree is a worthy moral, but by the time Christina Aguilera shows up, it's been lost in the noise.

It weaves an interesting, often touching and sometimes cringe - worthy story, although this time the premise of the story (revenge, initially) is much darker than you might have expected.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is one of Nintendoâ $ ™ s most epic challenges and tells one of its most touching stories â $ «itâ $ ™ s an absolute must - play for Nintendo fans.

The nested story structure and changing aspect ratios are a delightful touch, giving Grand Budapest Hotel a sense of time passed, and making the love and loss in the film all the more resonant.

And just think: The more Tiffany Haddish campaigns, the more likely we are to get her wacky, amazingly hilarious stories like the time she took an out - of - touch Will and Jada on a Groupon swamp tour.

The film takes it's time in relating the story, but patience will reward those who stick it out with a touching and compelling tale of healing and overcoming anything that ails you.

With each of those stories, Frears is able to narrow in on what makes these stories so unique and touching all at the same time.

It's also less artistic than Woody's finest, but what it lacks in flourish it makes up for in energy, and we can appreciate the way writer - director Adam Brooks (screenwriter for Bridget Jones: the Edge of Reason and Wimbledon) takes the time to build up the story's many fine small touches to give the larger ones the depth and interest necessary to soar when it needs.

The First Time is the kind of movie I hope to see at Sundance each year — a coming of age story which is smart, funny, and able to touch your soul.

It's a nice story about embracing personal disaster and the work of relationships — there's a nice touch at the end when a bickering couple takes the time to consciously choose to be kind to one another.

So it's unfortunate that Schrader's Touch, based on Leonard's novel of the same name, never gets off the ground, especially because it has all the elements of a good time — bouncy atmosphere, an ensemble cast, playful humor, and, befitting Schrader's thematic obsessions, a cheeky religious story.

However, so much time is spent on battle scenes and numerous other characters that you soon lose touch of where the story is going, which is a shame as I thought it had great graphics and this was a creative idea for a film.

In five stories only lightly touched by dark fantasy, King follows three friends from their sixth - grade year, 1960, to 1999, by which time each has been victim and savior, of one another and others.

I try to write stories that are thrilling and full of mystery and funny all at the same time, stories that raise moral questions but come up with very few moral answers, stories that emotionally touch readers through the characters.

I thought that this was a good book... As to an earlier comment I think that this was one of his times... It is a touching story about a kid that has ADD... I real Pickeruper and do nt stop...

His new novel, Eden West, touches on similiar topics, this time through the story of a teen boy who belongs to an insular, secluded cult, and what happens when the outside world begins to creep in on his protected world.

From the author of the viral New York Times op - ed column «To Siri with Love» comes a collection of touching, hilarious, and illuminating stories about life with a thirteen - year - old boy with autism that hold insights and revelations for us all.

Laced with touching passages evoking the charms of rural Virginia, imbued with graceful humor, and enriched by with unforgettable characters - A heart - wrenching yet triumphant story about family and adversity from times past that resounds forcefully today.

What better medium to express the whimsically ghoulish story of Ms. Vampira's Ghoul School, «where timid souls are transformed into spooky ghosts and goblins in the twinkling of a bat's eye» than with three dimensional interactive pages that beckon young readers to touch, participate in, and read all at the same time.

I'm at that moment (just before 50) and realise that its time to look forward...», and «Debbie's life story of her struggles and successes has truly motivated and inspired me to persevere in some areas of my life that I have been hesitant to start due to fear of failure», resonate and touch me deeply.

Throughout her blockbuster career, # 1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult has seamlessly blended nuanced characters, riveting plots, and rich prose, brilliantly creating stories that «not only provoke the mind but touch the flawed souls in all of us» (The Boston Globe).

I'm not one who normally reads children's books, but when I came across Erika's lovely stories and drawings of charming little «Peter Vole» I felt something that I had not experienced in a long time from a book... I was genuinely touched.

Presenting the touching stories of some of our successful senior placements, even a story of one who «crossed the Rainbow Bridge» not long after we found her and another whose «Forever Home» will probably turn out to be permanent foster care, will make clear why ESRA devotes so much time and effort to these very special Springer Spaniels.

Every Tuesday leading up to GivingTuesday on December 3, we'll be sharing with you a touching story of a family who got the special gift of love and time thanks to the Alice T. Whitney Helping Hand Fund and supporters like you.

It's always good to have input from the younger generation of Nintendo rather than just the seasoned professionals, I mean even Shigeru is losing his touch (see: less story - oriented, more gimmick focused Paper Mario like Sticker Star / Color Splash, Star Fox Zero's control wonkiness along with it essentially being Star Fox 64 Remake # 120029, single analog stick for original 3DS, etc) even though he has helped make many of my favorite games throughout his time at Nintendo.

It has a great noir edge to it, so I came into the game with faint hopes of a story that could hold my interest as much as the first time I watched Se7en, and while the game doesn't begin to touch David Fincher's masterpiece (despite a few nods throughout), I left feeling a whole lot more satisfied than I thought I would.

It's here where the game gets its moniker: this isn't an origin story for Batman, it's an origin story for the strange, twisted and dark connection between the vigilante and his greatest adversary To my delight Batman: Arkham Origins takes the time the time to delve into psychology of the Joker and his strange fascination with the Batman, treading dangerously into hallowed ground that many a comic book has explored, but doing so with an expert touch that quietly ensures that it can stand proudly alongside the best comic works that have tacked the very same subject.

Its dialogue choices and quick - time events feel like something that came out of Telltale Games, while its star - studded cast (Mahershala Ali, Scott Porter) and touching small - town story could help deliver a Madden that anyone can enjoy.

There's also a lengthy suite of challenges outside of the Story mode that range from the simple (trying to run a level under a par time) to the decidedly not so simple (getting through a whole level in the squirrel suit without touching ground).

The presentation of the game is solid with a great touch screen based user interface on Vita, despite the touch pad on DualShock 4 not being supported; across various menus such as the main menu, story menus, time attack menus, options menus and gameplay menus with support for navigation via the left and right analogue sticks, directional pad and face buttons.

Fallout 3 was one of my top five games last gen, and Fallout 4 is well on its way to securing a top five spot for this gen. I've spent close to 25 hours making my way across the Wasteland, and it doesn't appear Bethesda has lost their touch when it comes to crafting immersive worlds filled to the brim with unique — and at times disturbing — stories just waiting to be experienced.

The story is rich of unpredictable plot - twists, but it is touching at the same time.

At times, the game is downright brutal, but it also tells a rather touching story, with a conclusion that leaves me wondering what a future Wolfenstein game would even consist of.

Now available on the iTunes App Store and Google Play Store, the free - to - play adventure transports players to a rich fantasy world for story - driven questing, real - time touch - based combat, deep customization, hordes of monsters, piles of treasure, and party - based gameplay with friends.

Story cutscenes also replay each time you revisit a scene, but thankfully, they can be easily skipped with the touch of a button.