Eating well today takes some effort, especially if you are on a budget as most of the subsidized foods are junk food. The problem with junk food is there is very little nutrition and a lot of toxins which will increase your risk for chronic disease and obesity. How...
Does maintaining a running list of tasks or goals throughout the year keep you motivated, or does it leave you feeling anxious? For many of us, the act of completing tasks can be cathartic—especially when it comes to tasks that may have been weighing on our minds...
Generally, people either love or hate mathematics – there are seldom folks who could take it or leave it. But it’s a necessary part of life even if one doesn’t see the need to know a substantial number of the digits in the value of PI, how to complete multi-digit...
Originating from England, a cup of tea is a staple in my daily life. I prefer hot black tea with milk and sugar. There are several varieties of tea available, such as green, white, herbal, oolong, and pu’erh tea, among others. They serve different purposes,...
Who doesn’t love a cupcake, a succulent, almost bite-sized piece of loveliness? We as humans have enjoyed cupcakes since the 1800’s. In fact, cupcakes came from a baker who wanted to make a smaller cake that was easier to handle instead of the traditional, large 3...
I think of a beautiful display of a cluster of red leaves whenever I think of a poinsettia plant. And Christmas. Statistically, it is the number one potted plant sold in America, which means more poinsettias are sold than all other potted plants combined! Several...
Many years ago, I wrote for the Williamstown Advocate, a weekly newspaper, and one of my articles featured stuffing recipes as the holidays that often feature turkeys were approaching. The recipe from my Aunt Rita in England included chestnuts! “This stuffing is...
After hitting the snooze button on my alarm a couple of times, I make my way down the stairs in the dark. If I had any thought to preplan the night before, my mocha pot should be clean and ready for fresh ground espresso. The whirring blades are like nails on a...
Jeopardy Answer – Diatomaceous earth. Jeopardy Question – What is almost everywhere, yet very few people know anything about it? D.E. gives us an abbreviation, and I for one am glad because spelling the name of this substance can be complicated. Have you heard of...
October is National Book Month. Not only are people excited for Halloween this month, but book lovers are happy to be celebrating National Book Month to promote reading, writing and literature. Book enthusiasts enjoy this month, as do authors, publishers and...
The American Society for the Prevention and Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has declared October National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. According to the ASPCA, 6.3 million companion animals are sent to U.S. animal shelters each year. Dogs account for 3.1 million of that...
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 ESV The importance of this verse has been weighing heavily on me recently. So many of us have been in a...
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