The man responsible for laying down the foundation for the way of life in Sparta, one of the most famous ancient Greek city-states, was, according to the historian Plutarch, Lycurgus. The key to Lycurgus’ Spartan system was education. This education was intended to be holistic and differed in modern conceptions of education in that its ...
Unfortunately, there are many people in the United States and all over the world who die each year from suicide. In fact, according to the United States’ Department of Health and Human Services, there were over 30,000 suicides in 2001. Even though this does not seem like a significant amount of people compared to the ...
I have been reading a lot about the sustainable living movement. It is growing by leaps and bounds, but as for a simple definition on how to live simply, well I am stumped. If I said I was a vegan everyone would know that being a vegan means I don’t eat dairy and I don’t ...
Lisa Ling has investigated the Freegan lifestyle for Oprah and the report entitled, “Living on the Edge” is the topic of the February 27, 2008 Oprah Show. According to the Oprah show and Lisa Ling, Freegan is a combination of the word free and vegan and the Freegan movement is “people around the world who ...
Living a frugal lifestyle is something that can benefit you in a number of ways. Everyone can benefit either by finding inner peace or financial stability. There are some that have made it a way of life and those that are making the attempt for the first time. It can be a bit confusing at ...
Ina Garten is a much beloved chef on the Food Network channel. She’s also a cookbook author and food writer, as well as producer of a line of gourmet kitchen products. She previously owned a specialty food store in the Hamptons called The Barefoot Contessa, which eventually became the name of her cooking show. While ...
Talented artists are everywhere. Unfortunately for all these talented artists can not all possibly become world famous artists having their works displayed in some of the most prestigious art galleries around the world. Although many artists will find that they are unable to make a living simply selling their paintings, drawings, sculptures and other artworks, ...
Kate Chopin (1851-1904) is one of the truly tragic stories that Literature has to offer. Although she did not end her life in a premature suicide, as far too many of our poets and novelists have done, her particular time of living simply was not ready for her. When Chopin made her debut into society, ...
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