Words or Wood: Why We Need Skilled Trade Workers
There’s a natural life path people have been following for years to be successful: college, college, college, college-based job. Often now, this path is seen as the only way to be successful. You must traditionally academically educate yourself for a corporation or service. English, math, science, history, and the variations of these core teachings are […]
Believing in the Moon: A Gardener’s Lost Knowledge
Sought after for light and direction, and often to simply gaze at fondly, our brilliant and beautiful moon has been a compass to sailors, and also provided naturalists, scientists, farmers and gardeners a way to connect its phases to the tides and weather patterns, so that seeds become thriving plants. In this more technologically advanced […]
For Your Listening Pleasure: The Wreak Havoc Film Buff’s Broadcast
By David Willard Deyth Banger once made the statement, “Listening to a podcast, reading a book, listening to an audiobook and watching films isn’t waste of time. It’s how somebody becomes wise!” Although there is truth in that comment, it is more a good picture of where we are as a society and where we […]
Self-Defense 101: Five Important Tips Every Woman Should Know
Almost every day, we read or hear a story about a woman getting attacked and assaulted. According to research, assault on women is a common crime, because many assailants assume women are more passive and won’t fight back. However, there is one way to change the facts and statistics. One of the most important things […]
Black HairStory!
In honor of Black History Month, I wanted to share some historical gems on some of the most popular hairstyles worn among the black women of today and yesteryear. BRAIDS This beautifully intricate hairstyle originated back in Africa. African women have been adorning their crowns ever since 3500 B.C.! This style started with the Himba […]
Constructing Dreams: Ever Think About Bamboo Wood Flooring?
Whether you plan to build or buy a home, remodel a room or seek ideas to expand your “green” footprint, we are all in the beginning stages of constructing our dreams. Each month, this column will invite you to look beyond the usual ideas and consider alternative cost-effective and eco-friendly options. With so many topics […]
Perfect Party Dips
If you’re anything like me, at parties you gravitate towards any sort of cheesy, delicious dip. I’m sharing three of my favorite party dips that are sure to be a crowd pleaser. They all start with 8 ounces of cream cheese, so you know they will be decadent and oh-so-good. Also, I promise I won’t […]
Full Belly, Full Heart, Full House
By Karen Jarvis Who doesn’t love a man who cooks? Even better, how about 23 of them all in the same room serving up their favorite dish? The third annual Men Who Cook is a fiery cooking competition to please your palate and raise much-needed funds for families in need. The annual signature event for […]
To Your Health: Do the New Blood Pressure Guidelines Impact You?
In October 2017, about 70 million American adults (29%) had high blood pressure—that’s 1 in every 3 American adults at that time. That statistic just increased to nearly 50% of all Americans with the publication of new high blood pressure guidelines as of November 2017. With the announcement of these new guidelines, more than 30 […]
The Delicious History of Famous Candies
Did you know that 58 million pounds of chocolate will be purchased the week of Valentine’s Day? What about the fact that 47.5% of people give candy on February 14, making it the most popular gift given? Sounds like a majority of the people in the world have a sweet tooth. Also, everyone has their […]
