Cocktails are a lot of fun no matter what the environment. There are some people who simply do not want to drink cocktails because they do not enjoy the negative health effects which they face by drinking too much alcohol. This causes people to avoid cocktails altogether, but there are […]
Month: April 2024
The Europeans’ so-called discovery of the so-called New World goes down in history as one of the most important and earth-shattering moments in human history, ranking right up there with the advent of agriculture, the domestication of animals, and the discovery of the use of fire. Although the Vikings made […]
The Douglas Academy Current and former students, community members and staff from the San Antonio Schools staff gathered in the historic auditorium of Douglass Academy on Sept. 26 for a homecoming celebration and dedication ceremony to mark the completion of a major construction and renovation project at the school. “Douglass […]
The 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook, Connecticut has disturbing similarities to the 1999 Columbine High School mass shooting where two angry young men slaughtered a teacher and twelve students. Since all actions have both seen and unseen consequences, an effective response to reduce the incidence as well as mitigate […]
As a grandparent of four school-age children and a professional, who has thirty-three years experience in sexual child abuse prevention and recovery, and author, “If I’d Only Known….Sexual Abuse In or Out of The Family: A Guide To Prevention,” I am angry and disappointed that the news report, “Teacher-Student Sex […]
Do you believe in the saying health is wealth? Some would agree with this and some would not. This is an old saying, but in my own belief, health is certainly more important than wealth because health is the key to our happiness. Each of us wants to live life […]
Astrology forecasts and predicts future events that are likely to occur based on the presumption that astronomical phenomena and events in the human world are interrelated. In most cultures astronomical events are crucial. The Indians, Chinese, and Mayans for example developed systems elaborately for the purpose of predicting events here […]
Watching someone who is absorbed in the art of scrapbooking, the observer gets a feeling that there is more taking place than participation in a hobby. Immersed in photographs and memorabilia, the hobbyist appears to rise above the current stress of life as the task provides a mental break from […]
Casablanca has it all: moving love story; stunning artistry; and captivating characters. It’s a classic film that millions watch again and again. However, did you know that Casablanca was also an example of Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey? Here’s how to turn the film into a useful tool for teaching the […]
Are you planning to buy a bathing tub? If so, consider investing in a cedar hot tub. Today, more and more homeowners buy these bathtubs. According to a study, about 7.3 million US residents own hot bathing tubs. Most people install them outside their pool, whereas some individuals mount them […]