“I would have sold my soul like Faust” “in the final analysis I myself determined the degree of my isolation, the extremity of my evasions, and the extent of my ignorance.” The preponderance of historians agree that Albert Speer was a calculatingly selfish intellectual and a technocrat devoid of morality. But he was no empty ...
Not too long ago I published an article about what happens when musicians decide to become actors. In it, I mentioned that very often this is a good idea, but more often it is bad medicine. One of my examples of when it goes off the tracks was Frank Sinatra. Naturally enough, the Frankophiles attacked ...
Many people think that whitewashing walls is the same as painting them. Actually whitewash doesn’t use paint at all. Whitewash is application of a thin plaster of lime on the wall. The purpose of whitewashing and painting are the same, which is coloring. The whitewashing mixture is made by mixing lime (calcium hydroxide), water, salt ...
The desert mountain climate of the Wasatch Mountain range provides many wonderful landscapes for many compelling hiking trails. Here’s what to expect when you try these five hikes and one bonus-a spectacular walk-this Spring, Summer, or Fall. One: Hiking Timpanogos Perhaps the most popular hike in Utah is hiking Mount Timpanogos. This hike has something ...
Mark Twain once said, “My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.” It is fun to imagine what Mark Twain must have been like as a child, and the best picture one can find of this are in his books such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, ...
Whitewashing your cabinets is one way to refurbish old cabinets, although many builders are installing new whitewashed cabinets in their homes. It’s a popular and inexpensive finish which presents a light cottage feel. The first consideration is to determine whether the cabinets you propose to whitewash are new wood cabinets, older wood cabinets that have ...
With its streamlined country elegance, the Scandinavian style is an ideal solution for the heart of the home. Natural finishes and understated decorations combine to create a sense of warmth and hospitality for a family kitchen. With its emphasis on natural light, clean lines, and painted wood, Scandinavian style is an excellent look for a ...