11.28.09

Did you ever wonder why we associate the color blue for boys and the color pink for girls? Well, In ancient times, it was believed that certain colors could combat the evil spirits that lingered over nurseries. Because blue was associated with the heavenly spirits, boys were clothed in that color, boys then being considered [...]

Getting Back to the Yoga Mat

Yoga is everywhere these days. It has arrived and is moving beyond its Paparazzi-like intrigue into an accepted part of our western society. Yoga has transcended time, culture and spirituality. It offers numerous benefits including creating flexibility and strength, decreasing stress, healthy weight management, increasing immunity, and connecting mind and body.

A Twisted Little Poem

By Robert J. Ottaviani Sometimes stories and poems have real morals that we can all learn from. Our author Bert Ottaviani offers this twisted little original poem about the big one that got away, a fish story with a moral. Enjoy this quick read over the holidays when you have a free moment to reflect. [...]

The Friday Flee

Cynna Woo explore the dreaded Friday night commute home from work in her latest blog entry.

The Big Purge:

Getting Rid of all the Excess Junk By Janel Pfluger It’s that time of year. Time for the big purge, or the purge before the binge, as I like to think of it. Soon I will be gorging myself on turkey and all the trimmings, and giving my credit cards a workout in attempt to [...]

Holiday Wine Pairings

Essential Bottles For Thanksgiving By Pam J. Bernd I awake to loud noises…pots and pans, shutting of the oven.  I walk out into the living room; the windows are covered with steam.  The smell of Thanksgiving lingers.  This is always my first memory of Thanksgiving Day.  This same scene repeats itself every year.  I am usually [...]

Therapy On A Budget:

Free Advice From The Art World By Melissa D. Calder You are stressed out.You are feeling down.You need an outlet but … you don’t have the extra cash to take a vacation let alone spend $12 on a yoga class, $80 on a massage, or a $100 new clothing shopping spree that may just maybe [...]

Ready and Training

by Lauren A. Grant When was the last time that you tried something new? When was the last time you stepped out or in this case “sprinted” out of your comfort zone? Author Lauren Grant discusses how she is taking on adventure one race at a time. Just a few minutes after my first 5 [...]

11.21.09

Did you know that… A quarter has 119 grooves on its edge, a dime has one less groove!

Nothing Beats a First Kiss

By Elle Mathews I guess it all started when I was in junior high school.  His name was Chuckie. After fifteen years I still remember like it was yesterday. I still remember how my heart was beating twenty miles an hour.  I was hoping he couldn’t hear it pounding through my chest. We were outside [...]

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