I recently received an email from a wife who was on the edge of her wits with her husband’s ex-lover. The husband insisted that he was now committed to the wife and the marriage and they were working very hard to save the marriage. However, the mistress did not seem willing to let her husband go. He would stop by…
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How to make the most of the Diwali Festival
The Diwali festival lasts for several days and celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Most countries like India, Nepal and Malaysia celebrate the festival in mid-October and around mid-November. Just like Christmas is for Christians, Diwali is very important for Hindus. It is known as ‘the festival of lights’ and when you choose to join, you should do everything…
How To Grow Grapes: The Secrets Of Backyard Grape Growing Revealed
Contrary to speculation or popular belief, growing grapes in your backyard is not as difficult as might be assumed. When someone brings up the idea of starting a grape orchard, one can immediately assume that without acres of free land at their disposal, it will be nearly impossible to be successful. This is absolutely NOT true! In fact, today there…
Norman Rockwell Urban Connection
Although his home was rural Vermont, Norman Rockwell knew of the integrated urban neighborhoods that thrived in America in the 1940s. Long before interstates, Levittown, and the “white flight,” working-class neighborhoods in Troy, New York, and Los Angeles, California attracted the famous illustrator. He drew sketches and took photographs of their homes and their people, and these sketches served as…
How to Prevent Strikes: Tips from a Former Major League Baseball Hitter
Nothing is more frustrating for young baseball players and their parents than strikeouts, especially if it is a recurring event. Strikes can lead to very depressed players and annoy coaches and parents. Obviously, continual strikeouts cause athletes to lose confidence, self-esteem, and generally their desire to play the game fully. To do? First, explain to baseball players that hitting a…
Interview with Jayel Gibson, Author of “The Wrekening – An Ancient Mirrors Tale”
Synergy Books (2006) ISBN 9781933538303 Reviewed by Ian McCurley (13 yrs.) For Reader Views (4/07) Tyler R. Tichelaar of Reader Views is visiting for the second time with Jayel Gibson. Jayel was here last month to tell us about the first book in his “Ancient Mirrors” series, titled “Dragon Queen”. Now he’s back to talk about his recently released sequel,…
NFC West 2015 offseason changes
Seattle Seahawks: The Seahawks were very quiet for much of the draft opening night, as they didn’t have a pick until the end of the second round. Where did your first-round pick go, you ask? Well, they traded him in with their center, Max Unger, for a little-known player named Jimmy Graham (more on him later). Much of their draft…
Five quirky cult movies to watch on a date night
Cult movies aren’t usually the first place you go when choosing a movie for a date night. You’ve covered yourself quite a bit with a nice rom-com, or you could enhance the class with a nice foreign movie. But go straight to the final danger with a cult movie for a date night? That is just a recipe for disaster.…
Stress and inner conflict: heal yourself with forgiveness
All stress, regardless of the source, will undermine our well-being if left unchecked. Accumulated stress can eventually lead to conditions like anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, stroke, MS / chronic fatigue, and depression, to name just a few. Therefore, any steps that we can take to reduce our stress will be beneficial. What many people do not…
Basics: Get in shape for bras
Eight out of ten women wear a bra that is the wrong size. Are you one of them? Most wear the wrong bra for their body type or the wrong one for their garment. To be a smart consumer of bras, all women need to be fitted by a professional. Bra stores and department stores offer free professional measurements performed…