Dieting is a word that most hate to hear. There is something that every person wishes they could change about their appearance, and usually weight is one of the most picked choice. A few years ago I had decided I was tired of being fat. I didn’t have the energy I would of like to, ...
Any kind of migraine should not be confused with headaches, although the confusion is easy to come by. Both maladies involve head pain. But migraines often only pummel half of your head while headaches pummel both sides. Doctors tend to make a sharp distinction between headaches and migraines, but they will understand what you mean ...
The Graco Nautilus is a new 3-in-1 car seat that goes from a 5-point harness car seat to a booster to a backless booster. Graco bills it as “the only forward facing car you’re your child will need,” but does the Nautilus fill that bill? What about ease of use and, of course, safety? What’s ...
While Big Meadows Campground is not the largest in Shenandoah National Park, it is arguably the most popular. With numerous hiking trails, the scenic meadow, a visitor center, and wayside all in one place, campers find this to be a central place and good base camp. I’ve camped here since I was able to walk ...
The Greek myth of the Minotaur begins with King Minos of Crete. In defiance of an agreement he had with Poseidon, King Minos brought about the wrath of Poseidon, who cursed him, and the Minotaur was born. Learn the story of the Minotaur, the Labyrinth it guarded, and its defeat. Crete was a powerful land, ...
Hearing impairment can be frustrating and difficult to deal with on multiple levels. Thankfully, there are a variety of resources available for the hearing impaired, including amplification applications for the iPhone. As a former social worker, I am familiar with resources for the hearing impaired. It was my job to research and obtain them for ...
Over a decade ago I purchased a home that had an invisible fence for dogs, and when the home was marketed, the invisible fence was advertised as if it added a great deal of value to the home. I wasn’t impressed, and it didn’t add value as far as I was concerned. I had a ...
The end of summer in Central Indiana is always remembered for certain events: riding the train to the Indiana State Fair, back to school shopping and eating fresh Indiana grown corn-on-the-cob with butter and salt! As our farmers prepare for their harvests, many farms are also preparing and cutting their unique Corn Mazes that will ...
The following is a list, in alphabetical order, of ten computer repair and service stores that are located in Bloomington, Minnesota along with their contact information. Even though I have included the services of what some of the particular shops advertise, it is best to call ahead and find out the specifics before bringing your ...
This article, the thirty-second in a 50-state series, ranks the best places to live in Utah based on three criteria: (1) median household income (adjusted for cost of living); (2) educational attainment (% of residents 25 years and over who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher); and (3) property crime rates per 1,000 residents ...
