Stranger Than Fiction: The Death of Mark Twain?
Early one morning in 1897, Twain arose and went downstairs to breakfast. He picked up the morning newspaper and was stunned at the headline. He sat slack-jawed and bug-eyed in disbelief. There, on the headlines of the paper, Mark Twain read his own obituary. Fortunately, Twain was a humorist and saw the irony in all […]
Patrick Rothfuss’ The Name of the Wind
Ever since reading the A Song of Ice and Fire (on TV, A Game of Thrones) series, new fantasy series have oftentimes seemed lackluster in comparison. Finally, I have found a new novel that honestly deserves as much attention as George Martin’s series has been receiving. Patrick Rothfuss’ The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller […]
Perspective
Dogs seem to have a unique perspective on life. Take the simple task of quenching thirst, for instance. My dog, Lily, will pass right by her freshly filled water bowl to take a drink out of the toilet. She’s smart by canine standards, so smart she even attempts to match wits with her Momma (a […]
Mosquitos Can Scar
I have noticed that I have a few small scars left from scratching mosquito bites and was wondering if you have any suggestions to get rid of them? It is important to remember that scratching a bite will often result in scaring and can sometimes lead to infection. Rather than scratching, try some calamine lotion […]
Science Is Everywhere For Children
Science is everywhere around us. It is important that children explore and learn about some of the world’s science secrets. And, they are never too young to begin appreciating the world of science. In the world of their future, it will be necessary to understand science to it’s fullest. I have listed a few activities […]
Golden Brush Award
Robert Cook, my favorite make up artist was awarded the most prestigious award that can be bestowed by Lancôme cosmetics and skin care. The award was presented to him in the Mecca of Lancôme in Paris, France. He was chosen out of over one hundred other international make up artist from all over the world. […]
Stranger Than Fiction: “And They Shall Take Up Serpents”
On a Sunday evening, men and women gather in the home of a fellow Christian to praise God and give thanks for the blessings in their lives. When all the members have arrived, they quietly retire to a room in the basement of the home for church services. They must be careful and not attract […]
Benefits of Aloe Plants
I was recently gifted an aloe plant from my neighbor, who swears that it is great for burns. After a little kitchen accident where I ended up with a burned finger, I broke off a stem of the plant. It smelled really bad! Is this normal or is something wrong with my plant? Complaints about […]
Engage Children’s Brains During Summer
Teachers spend the first four to eight weeks every fall reviewing and reteaching material that students have forgotten during the summer break. Some students actually lose reading and math skills during the summer. Research has proven that students who continue to learn during the summer, score better on standardized tests than peers, who do not […]
Same Old Delima
Summer is here… weather and all. Even though it is not officially summer, school is out, Memorial Day has past… and for me that means summer! I’m just a little worried this summer! As we all know, summer means vacation… and vacation for my family means the beach! Yes, each summer, we all enjoy a […]
The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy
Finally, I have found a book that combines two of my favorite things in life, philosophy and The Big Bang Theory. In William Irwin and Dean Kowalski’s The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy: Rock, Paper, Scissors, Aristotle, Locke, the characters and theories introduced in the beloved television show The Big Bang Theory are examined from […]
Summer Hair Styles
Hello, Darlings. Summer 2013 is unofficially here and it is time for us fashionistas to update our hair. I must admit that some of the popular styles for this summer are much more appealing to me than others are. I am not a huge fan of the wet head look, but there is a time […]
MoonPies
While surfing the web, I came across a site about MoonPies. Wow, did it bring back memories! When I was a kid MoonPies were considered a treat. Whether eaten whole, or taking the top off and eating the marshmallow center first, it was always delicious! There’s just something about a MoonPie. It’s hard to find […]
Healthy Foods
According to the CDC, most U.S. children consume a large portion of their daily food intake at school, and competitive food sources (à la carte, vending, school stores) compete with federally regulated school meals, often offering foods and beverages high in calories, sugar, sodium, and fat. In 2007, the Institute of Medicine (IOM), which advises […]
Stranger Than Fiction: The Deadly Wolf Peach
Throughout the 18th century and early in the 19th century, most Americans and Europeans believed the tomato was poisonous. Many thought they were pretty o behold and were useful as adornments in gardens but the acidic juices contained within the tomato, commonly referred to as the wolf peach, was highly toxic and would cause stomach […]
J. R. R. Tolkien’s: The Silmarillion
As a huge fan of J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings series, I felt as though I must review The Silmarillion, now that I finally have had a chance to read the book (major thanks to the friend who lent me their copy!). The Silmarillion is often referred to as “the Bible […]
