Outdoor fires are making a comeback. As humans, we’ve been gathering around fires for warmth and protection just about forever. For a short time, we became enamored of things like furnaces and central air conditioning, but more and more people are discovering the almost instinctive sense of comfort and camaraderie that emerges when we gather ...
“Why I bought it” My father has a 2001 Tacoma and I have been in love with the truck ever since he brought it home. When the new redesign came out, I just had to have it. It of course took some time for me to save up the money. The Tacoma may very well ...
One of the premises of Dan Brown’s popular novel, The Da Vinci Code, was that Leonardo Da Vinci hid secrets about Christianity in his painting “The Last Supper.” Since then, everyone is looking for clues and hidden secrets in Da Vinci’s art. Surprisingly enough, it’s not fiction- Da Vinci really did hide secrets in his ...
Backyard chickens are rising in popularity around the United States, but what about backyard ducks? There are several reasons to consider adding a few ducks to your backyard flock. Not only are they adorable and fun to watch, they also happen to lay large eggs regularly. Duck eggs said to be wonderful for baking, resulting ...
I often need to get my hair out of my face. However, I can’t wear headbands because they give me a headache. Most barrettes are made for children so it is difficult to find anything along that line I like. Additionally, the truth is I much prefer using hair combs anyway. I find they work ...
I was a fan of Gwen Stefani back when she was the lead in No Doubt. I have enjoyed her voice time and time again. Some of her songs suck, and some rock. I came across Gwen Stefani dolls in a local Toys’R’Us while gift shopping for a second cousins birthday. Like a few of ...
In the interest of disclosure, it is worth stating that I consider myself basically a Christian, but with a somewhat unorthodox perspective. That said, I wanted to address something that I saw on TV recently; specifically, a commentator made a reference to the negative portrayal of Jews in Mel Gibson’s movie from a few years ...
No one wants to think about having to place a loved one into a nursing home. The fact is that there may come a time when you are faced with this decision. If you live in or around Salisbury, NC you need to visit Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Rowan. They are located ...
Mariska Hargitay plays the emotionally driven detective, Olivia Benson on NBC’s Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. It was this role that won her the 2006 Emmy for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series. Her role as Olivia Benson also won her a Golden Globe Award in 2004. Mariska Hargitay was born in Los Angeles ...
These delicious summer recipes can be used all year long, but are especially tasty as 4th of July dessert ideas. All of these summer recipes would be great for 4th of July dessert ideas because they are all red, white and blue desserts so they’ll look great with on a patriotic table display. (For more ...
