Coming-of-age stories have been box office blow-outs and best sellers since the dawn of time. I expected The Complete Persepolis to simply depict the life of a young girl growing up with the back-drop of Iran in the 1980’s, a tumultuous time to say the least. But Marjane Satrapi went beyond that. She recreated her ...
It seems as if every time anyone writes or talks about the issue of young women’s unhealthy preoccupation with trying to achieve the perfect body it doesn’t take long before one name inevitably gets mentioned – Barbie. The Barbie doll, which was introduced when I was a child, is blamed for all those little girls ...
A client of mine had an antique rocking chair that was in serious need of repair. The chair was a family heirloom that dated back several generations. My husband and I determined it would take teamwork to bring it back to working order. The chair had a missing slat in the back, a broken slat ...
The Yasur Volcano found in Tanna Island is a famous tourist destination. The volcano is active year round, and tourists have no problem getting there. According to the Smithsonian Institution, in 1774, the volcano was discovered by Captain Cook, and it looked like a beacon night. However, most scientists believe that the volcano was created ...
Winnie the Pooh is much loved by children of all ages. It is a popular theme for a birthday party and if you are throwing a Winnie the Pooh birthday party, you need to start your planning by buying invitations that match your theme. There are several Winnie the Pooh invites on the market but ...
The Weinstein Company is the brainchild of brothers Bob and Harvey Weinstein. The company gained success during the 1990s as the production house behind a series of hit films. Though the company fell on hard times in recent years, it bounced back by forming partnerships with some of the biggest studios in the world. Bob ...
It’s been a while since I’ve tackled the issue of banner ads. Although they continue to grow in popularity – they are, in fact, a mainstay in the Internet advertising culture – it’s easy to forget that they’re not the simplest things to create effectively until you’re faced with having to do them. A great ...
We don’t get to eat breakfast together as a family very often. We usually can pull it off on Saturday and possibly Sunday if we skip church. But, during the week, I have work and my oldest daughter has school and, as a result, we have breakfast at different times of the day (my wife ...
Walk the Line What else can I say about Johnny Cash and his relentless pursuit of June Carter to be his wife? This real life romantic love story has to go down in history as one of the most endearing love stories ever to end happily for two people in love. Despite tumultuous times, the ...
As a Colts fan and season ticket holder from 1984 to 1988, I have watched a lot of Indianapolis Colts football and this is an article to pay tribute to some of the greatest ball carriers to wear a Colts uniform. 10. Anthony Johnson (1990-1993) In 1992, Johnson was the leading rusher on a 9-7 ...
