{:en} Every New Year starts with the same hope. Maybe this time it will be different. We write lists, download habit-tracking apps, imagine a more organized, healthier and calmer version of ourselves. What feels like motivation is often something else, like relief. Relief that the old year is over, mistakes feel temporarily far away, as there is a symbolic pause button. Psychologically, this moment creates distance from past mistakes. But distance is not the same as change. When daily life returns, stress, fatigue and emotional patterns come back and the goals suddenly feel harder than expected. Not because people are lazy, but because their behavior made sense...

{:en} Today I would like to tell you about a trip to Greece many years ago.A blue and white country like the colors on its flag that resembles Turkey with its history, nature, culture, music, and food, which I had the opportunity to visit several times because it is close to Turkey.This time we chose to go to Greece by cruise. I boarded the ship from Izmir with my college friend. One of the nice things about cruises is that you can travel without constantly packing your luggage and changing your room. Although this is a comfort, the time spent on land is limited, so it is necessary...

{:en} A View of the Cosmos from MiamiMarch 15 – 22, 2026A Cosmic StoryAs evening slowly settles over Miami, the ocean breeze moves gently through the palm trees. Above, the sky is entering one of the most intuitive periods of the astrological year.The Sun is still traveling through the final degrees of Pisces. In astrology, these days are considered a threshold of closure. Some stories come to an end, while others have not yet begun.This week the sky reminds us of something simple:Sometimes life is understood not by analyzing it, but by feeling it.The Energy of the WeekThe final days of Pisces are among the most mystical...

{:en}      A traveling nurse extraordinaire, fearless globe trotter and adventurer Banu Doyle takes us on a journey through her unconventional life, where work, travel and spontaneity collide. Banu Doyle isn't your average professional. She lives life in motion, finding inspiration in faraway bustling cities, and in the quiet moments when she's at home between contracts. Banu shares what it's like to truly live as if in another world. In this exclusive interview, she opens up about her life, travels, and the philosophy that keeps her moving forward. Banu DOYLE, Florida Melda Sherman: Hi Banu, where are you from, and where are you living now? BD : Hi Melda, I'm originally from Ankara,...

{:en} By Melda Sherman / ArtModernMiami Gazette       Melda SHERMAN/ Boston      In every era, the world witnesses individuals who step through invisible thresholds; leaving behind what was known in pursuit of what might be possible. Some relocate for opportunity, others for love, and some because the soul whispers, “It is time.”    In this feature, we present the story of a woman who crossed continents not to escape, but to expand,  to reimagine herself under new skies. Her journey is not only geographical; it is creative, spiritual, and deeply human.    Anna SUDAREVAA A Story That Begins in Quiet Places    Some beginnings are not loud. They bloom quietly, like wildflowers along...

{:en} Costa Rica, one of the most beautiful countries in Central America, has been named the happiest country in the world in many surveys. This country, which has no army, and cares about nature and the environment, is worth seeing. Costa Rica means rich coast in Spanish. We arrived in this beautiful country for a 4-day trip with a three-hour flight from Fort Lauderdale airport. The first thing we did after arriving in the capital city of San Jose was to go to the Rent-A-Car office. I had already reserved the car online and got a great deal, but I paid a lot more at the checkout....

{:en} The most common operation performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons is the extraction or operations of the wisdom teeth, which cause the most problems since adolescence and the most complications can be seen after extractions. It is given different names such as wisdom tooth, 20-year-old tooth and 3rd molar tooth. Trying to erupt after people have completed their teeth and jaw development often causes the teeth to remain trapped. The problems caused by these teeth, which are located in the last region of the upper and lower jawbones, are gum infection, bone infection, orthodontic problems, caries in the adjacent tooth, formation of cysts and tumors in...

{:en} Take a moment to think about the last time you felt joy. Did you smile broadly, laugh out loud, or quietly savor the moment? The answer likely depends on where you are from. In Latin America or people with Latin cultures, emotions are often expressed openly. Joy is loud, grief is shared, and anger can be temperamental but fleeting. This openness comes from a collective culture, where emotional expression strengthens bonds. In contrast, in East Asia, emotions are more covered or more silent. Societies like Japan and China value harmony, often prioritizing emotional restraint to maintain social balance. A Japanese person might feel the same joy...