22nd September 2008
In part one we looked at five suggested variations on the concept of bedtime stories, and some additional ways that parents and others can both share precious moments and create some precious memories with their children. Let’s continue with suggestion ...
16th September 2008
Storytelling must surely be one of the oldest forms of artistic expression in existence. Imagine the earliest humans huddling around the warmth of a fire, finding safety in the confined space of a cave and in each other's company, recounting tales of thei...
05th July 2008
What clothing should you pack when you must carry all of your luggage yourself and you want to travel light ? Take a "bare" minimum of clothing with you. Dress comfortably and casually. Choose your clothing for its practicality. In warm climates loose lig...
25th June 2008
If " dog is man’s best friend, " then why does our language have so many expressions that portray dogs in a negative light ? English abounds with sayings that focus on canine aggression or the sadness of "a dog’s life, " at the mercy of cruel human "m...
25th June 2008
Cats ! What beautiful, graceful animals. Cats have lovely, delicate faces, soft glossy coats, precise acrobatic movements, and exhibit fastidious cleanliness. Cats are also famous for their hunting prowess, their solitary natures, their inscrutable expres...
23rd June 2008
Around 1990, by which time countless Americans owned personal computers, often simply because they were the latest cool, electronic, must have gadgets, I was offered a computer that someone was getting rid of, in favour of an updated model. I said “No, ...
11th June 2008
Governments may not make it easy for people to start their own businesses, creating minefields of time-wasting regulations and paperwork and charging social security taxes even when profits are yet to be seen. Only the most intrepid souls take that giant ...
05th June 2008
What does your job mean to you ? Is it a career you’ve trained for, in a field you love and are committted to ? Do you wake up every day happy eager to get to work ? In contrast, is it a mere job, just a means to an end, a paycheck at the end of every w...
05th June 2008
“ Happy Birthday to You ! “ It’s one of the most commonly used phrases in the English language, sung around the world on a daily basis, but what do birthdays really mean to us ?
People celebrate lots of events every year. We may celebrate religio...
25th May 2008
Have your new pets checked over by a vet, especially before bringing them into a home where you already have other animals, to quickly catch, treat and prevent the spread of any diseases that may have been contracted while in the pet shop or shelter. You...
25th May 2008
Caring for pets should be a joy and a privilege for children, not a punishment. If your kids come to see their pets as nothing but chore-inducing nuisances, then you may be reinforcing negative attitudes towards animals and a lack of empathy for them, the...
22nd May 2008
Have your children been hounding you for a dog, cat, rabbit or hamster ? Are you already contemplating adding a new family member in the form of a pet ? Let your children have a say in your choice of what type of animal you'll be welcoming into your home...
22nd May 2008
Children's clothing can be as varied as children themselves and can include anything from casual T-shirts and jeans, to dresses and neat shirts, to elegant little gowns and junior tuxedos, depending on the occasion. Children's wardrobes may include a wh...
20th May 2008
Travel tips in travel books and on travel websites often advise travelers to "pack light." In my experience, these sources of travel information don't go far enough. If you're a budget traveler you're unlikely to be relying on hotel porters, taxi drivers,...
15th May 2008
If you're a budget traveler who must carry or drag your luggage through airports, subway systems and city streets, then you'll want to travel as lightly as you can. One area where you can really cut down on both the size and the weight of what you carry o...
