Patrick Donohue

Jan 24, 2025 | laloyolan.com | Patrick Donohue

Los Angeles has a stereotype. To outsiders, Los Angeles is full of , pretentious ego-driven elitists. To outsiders, it appears as if you live in LA, you’re either an over-privileged celebrity — or you’re ready to step on as many heads as you need to become one. Before I moved here, I wholeheartedly believed this, but I was wrong. LA is not just a celebrity circle; it’s a community, and the city’s response to the recent wildfires has proven that. Following wildfires that started on Tuesday, Jan.

May 17, 2024 | thecooldown.com | Patrick Donohue

Picnickers in one city's parks will soon be adding an animal they may encounter to the usual ants and bees, and it isn't what you'd think. It's elephants. The City of Newport, Rhode Island, will be the first stop on a year-long United States tour for "The Great Elephant Migration," a large-scale art installation featuring a herd of 100 life-sized elephant sculptures, The Newport Daily News reported.

May 17, 2024 | thecooldown.com | Patrick Donohue

Passengers aboard Japan's Shinkansen bullet trains will enjoy commutes at speeds up to 177 mph from the comfort of their own private rooms. Starting in 2026, Japan's most popular rail line, Tokaido, will have private cars available. This experience is available for an additional charge, but a spokesperson from Japan Rail said the service is worth it.

May 17, 2024 | flipboard.com | Patrick Donohue

You’re Probably Overwatering Your Plants—Here Are 5 Signs to Watch Out ForEven the hardiest houseplants need water, but when they can't tell us they're thirsty, it's very easy to accidentally overwater them. Overwatering …

May 17, 2024 | thecooldown.com | Patrick Donohue

TikToker Marissa (@honeylunehivery) has a bone to pick with the popularity of wooden toys. "From a sustainable environmental perspective, I totally love the idea of wooden toys ... that don't end up in our landfills," Marissa says. @honeylunehivery Stop making sustainably be economically unattainable 😠 There are so . many . ways . to be more sustainable without spending on expensive zero waste products. Being more eco friendly and environmental isn't a "trend". Greenwashing is real.