“Raising children IS the hardest job in the world!” a statement every new parent hears. Your response would be a simple nod or a laugh, but you’ll have no idea until your baby DOES come out. I bet you were thinking, “No, it doesn’t sound so bad.” Once your child is born, it means the […]

To the World of Basketball: Please, let’s examine the generally accepted instructions for shooting a basketball. There are at least six common instructions used by most trainers, and I’ll cover them in two articles. Three of the rules are that (1) you must “SHIELD” to shoot, (2) you must have your “ELBOW DIRECTLY UNDER THE […]

ESL teachers can use songs to teach English to their students with great success. ESL songs can bring energy to the classroom, boost students’ confidence, and provide a much-needed active learning experience for younger students who can easily become bored or distracted. They are great for adding motivation and excitement to your classroom routine! Integrating […]

Many couples marry with a clear and strong red line when it comes to infidelity. They say, “If my partner ever has an affair, I’ll break up and divorce.” And then it happens to you unexpectedly and leaves you to deal with the devastating betrayal and the inevitable roller coaster of emotions. When you are […]

Few books have grabbed my attention from the first page like Michael O’Brien’s Fearing Nothing. Michael begins this book by sharing his personal story of how he had won bodybuilding contests and was attending another when he had his first panic attack that caused him to run out of the auditorium. wow! I thought. Do […]

1 It had an iron peg for a nose; his future wife, named Kciroy, she was a toothless dwarf and therefore they would soon be married, and that in itself is a long story, which I will try to summarize in a jiffy. 2 She was the morbid princess of Oxas, a bewildered little kingdom […]

Decoupage is an easy, creative and satisfying craft medium. With minimal materials, you can decorate almost any surface or object easily and with professional results. Simply defined, decoupage is the art of cutting designs out of paper or other flat material, then applying a decorative pattern to a surface and covering with lacquer or glue. […]

If you’ve never heard of Collembola, you’re not alone. Until a few years ago, these soil creatures were thought to be essentially harmless. Even doctors vehemently denied that springtails could infest human hair and skin. People who suffered from chronic itching, biting, and tingling sensations were often considered delusional, but that mindset is slowly changing. […]

I am a proud and self-proclaimed nomad, always in search of fresh pastures. I can pack up my essentials and be on my way in less than five minutes. A relative once said that it’s easy for me to be a nomad because I don’t really have anything. But in my eyes, I have everything […]

You are already well dressed and ready to leave for the annual party in your office, at your neighbor’s house or perhaps with your family. The holidays are so special, festive and romantic, but this year there is a greater sense of excitement because… you are pregnant. With the festivities fast approaching, the age-old question […]