The cold winter months are a quiet meditative time for the body and mind but signal an aromatic awakening of explosive proportions for the senses. Chocolate is one of the more commonly coveted winter scents, both for its alluring smell and for its ability to trigger happy childhood memories. Here’s a look at some of ...
Sun exposure has some benefits since it’s a natural source of vitamin D, but too much ultraviolet light can lead to premature aging and skin cancer. Everyone that spends time in the sun needs a sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB light. Before applying sun products, be sure you’re getting the protection you need. ...
Organic pest control methods utilized to get rid of centipedes are mostly about prevention. Centipedes are a predatory arthropod known to be a form of organic pest control in themselves. In other words, they eat pesty bugs and are a gardener’s best friend. Though they are quite disarming in appearance, most centipedes are not dangerous ...
Dream catchers were made popular and brought to attention by the native people of North America. The story behind Dream Catchers is that you place them over your bed. The Dream Catchers catch the bad dreams in their web where they become trapped, so that they can not bother you through the night. You are ...
People always have mixed perceptions, thoughts, or beliefs about death. When people think about death, they might experience fear or anxiety as to what the afterlife holds for them. Writers in different time periods throughout history have used different figures to represent death itself, as well as the different feelings toward dying and what happens ...
As a young boy growing up in a Catholic Church, I was always amazed at the different colored vestments that the Catholic Priest would wear. I grew even more amazed when I was asked to become an Alter Boy. The old Priest that I use to serve Mass for had a closet that was full ...
The case of Terri Schiavo has unfortunately pointed out a very important point that Americans need to be conscious of. Terri Schiavo was the unfortunate pawn in the middle of a battle between her parents and her husband over whether withdrawal of medical aid following an accident which left her totally incapacitated. The media circus ...
According to the American Heritage Dictionary, the definition of critique as a verb is “to review or discuss critically.” (2000). Everything can be critiqued. We critique things without realizing it every day, such as the way a person is dressed, a movie we just watched, another person’s driving, etc. In this article, the definition of ...
It’s Pinewood Derby time in Cub Scout packs across America. When designing your Pinewood Derby car for maximum speed, weight placement can mean the difference between returning home with a trophy and just returning home. Here are some tips on Pinewood Derby car weight placement for maximum speed. Pinewood Derby Car Maximum Weight Five ounces. ...
Four years ago, the idea of starting a home based writing business seemed like a pipe dream. I was stuck in a low-paying job as a bookseller for a large chain retailer, seemingly with no way out. But it was literally on my way out, at the end of my shifts, that I began noticing ...
