Few joys match the peaceful feeling of laying back and watching languid clouds drift across a summer sky. Science and intrigue are even then a possibility, however. If you have a kiddie pool or a lake or a pond on hand just notice how the sky’s reflection refracts onto the water’s surface and reflects an… Read more »
Kamala Devi Harris has been front and center in the media since August 11, 2020 when Presidential Candidate, former Vice-President Joe Biden, chose her as his running mate in the 2020 election. She is the first African American and Asian American female to be selected as the running mate of a major presidential candidate. Biden… Read more »
What a great snack popcorn can be, it’s universal. It’s at the movie theatre, hockey games, county fairs, community events, and more. I’ll bet most of you still cook up a bowl of popcorn before you watch a movie at home or a zoom call. It’s also a healthy snack: 100g of popped popcorn contains… Read more »
Can people really change? Yes, themselves, but not others. Fear holds us down. So, when fear strikes, we must rise above. If not, we could tumble down the darker side of human nature. We could slide into despair. We could lose grasp of how to cope, and we could spin toward a tragic ending. But… Read more »
Dear Barb: Hi, I am the mother of two children aged eight and ten. Recently our family received some devastating news; my father has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. He was referred to the cancer clinic and his oncologist confirmed that the type of cancer he has is not curable, although with treatment dad… Read more »
You don’t have to be Beyoncé to sound musical. Stephen King sounds musical, and I’d guess he doesn’t sing. You just need a smoking hot pen. And a few literary tools. Fortunately, Rayne Hall has just the toolbox you might be looking for. Tip #1: Too much alliteration sounds like alligators: shocking. According to author… Read more »
Ah, love! Love feels best given, not received. But when you love your customers and employees, it feels awesome for all—and makes you wealthy. You know the revised golden rule, don’t you? Treat others not as you want to be treated, but as they want to be treated. Do so to grow wealthy—not just with… Read more »
This past week my family and I camped in Dinosaur Provincial Park in southern Alberta. It was a great trip and was capped off by a two-night stay in Airdrie (a small city just north of Calgary) where my friend Chris, who I’ve known for almost 30 years, lives with his family. While visiting their… Read more »
Album: Ricky Martin (1999) Artist: Ricky Martin Milica Markovic How can I talk about Spanish-language music without mentioning the King of Latin Pop himself? Enrique Martìn Morales (also known as “Ricky Martin”) is one of the artists who introduced me to this festive genre through various party mixes from the late 90s, and the fun… Read more »