Garlic is quite extraordinary. Not only does it keep mythical beings away but it has some pretty insane health benefits too. People have used it over the centuries for a variety of ailments. Today, garlic is used in food and taken as an herbal supplement. It is commonly used for several conditions linked to the blood…
B-24 Bomber Camp
Must admit, I am a little bit of a World War 2 (WWII) junkie. I enjoy reading and exploring the life and times of the people during this period. What I find particularly interesting is the aviation during this time. The movie Memphis Belle really got me fascinated in the B-17 and B-24. My brother…
Unusual Ways to Unstress
Fancy some number counting or how about playing in the mud? I can’t think of better ways to decrease stress than knitting and gardening. Both have been studied and the results show that there is a decrease in anxiety and an increase in wellbeing. I have participated in both activities. Both are a work in…
Fae from Around the World
Since March is approaching, I begin to think about St. Patrick’s Day. Pots of gold, green shamrocks and of course leprechauns. I have always been curious about leprechauns and finding their gold at the end of the rainbow since I was little. Now that I am older, I have realized how clever the leprechauns truly…
The Four Elements
I was watching Frozen 2 and I have a confession to make. For the younger audience, it could be quite serious. I have to admit that I enjoy Disney’s Frozen 2 way more than Frozen. What I loved about Frozen 2 was the introduction to the elements: Fire, Water, Earth and Air. Since 450 BC,…
Your Speaking Voice
I haven’t heard my voice in a while and decided to record it and play it back. I don’t know if it is just me or if this happens to other people, but when I hear my voice in the recording, it always shocks me. Mostly because in my head, I certainly don’t sound like…
Memorable Valentine’s Day Getaways
This probably should have been posted a couple of weeks ago to give people ideas, but c’est la vie. Valentine’s Day is a great way to sweep your significant other off their feet and take them to a destination of romance. However, due to the unique time that we are living in, it may be…
Fantastic February 14th Facts
Chocolates, flowers, hearts, harps… so, maybe not harps, but February 14th will soon be here and Valentine’s Day will once again grace us with it’s presence. I have my outfit ready. I will be wearing my pink gnome shirt with hearts and might even be super naughty and order a heart shaped pizza. Now that…
Evidence of Stories
I was thinking about Troy today and how at one time no one thought Troy existed. Prior to 1870, all that was known of Troy was the tale of the Trojan War, which was an epic story originally told by Homer in the Illiad and later used by Virgil in the Aeneas. The precise location and even the…
The Sorcery of Chocolate
It is February and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Since it was my New Year’s resolution to lose weight, this then brought me to the bitterest realization. I can’t partake in Valentine’s Day candy. Also, I know I will most likely be watching the movie Chocolat with Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp. I…