Enhancing the simple
During weeks eight through twelve, there is a period called “The Fear Impression Period.” During this time, any particularly frightening or painful experiences will leave a lasting impression on your dog rather than have occurred at any other time in his life. If the experience is very traumatic, it could literally ruin your dog’s life. While at this time you […]
Many people are drawn to television images of people ripping materials out of a dilapidated house, renovating it, and selling it for a substantial profit. The gain made on each investment can be modest or substantial, or the investor could lose everything depending on the decisions made before or during the process. My house move budget checklist Before you go […]
land of imagination For any South Park fan, the title of this story is a throwback to an amazing episode in the trilogy created by Matt Stone and Trey Parker. A quick recap for anyone who missed that episode, the infamous Eric Cartman and Kyle Broflovski have a bet that Cartman can prove that goblins are real. Cartman manages to […]
On Sunday, David faced Goliath, in his own backyard, and walked him…until Goliath landed a lucky shot and dropped David for the count. These were near-perfect circumstances to write a great David vs. Goliath story, and I was formatting it in my head as I watched Matt Flynn lead the Packers into the Patriots’ end zone for the game-winning touchdown…until […]
Visit most city websites on the web and you’ll be surprised how many claim to have more restaurants per capita than anywhere else. This is claimed by San Francisco; Madison, Wisconsin; Washington D.C.; and Shreveport, Louisiana. At least Canadian cities do the same. So which cities have a legitimate claim to the title of “Most Restaurants Per Capita”? The National […]
Since the introduction of full CD-quality music in video games during the 1990s (thanks to the introduction of the use of game discs and CDs instead of cartridges), the video game industry has expanded exponentially. Players now expect a totally emotional, original, and memorable score for every game they play, and will be harsh in their criticism if it’s not […]
twelve pillars, by Jim Rohn and Chris Widener, is a short, easy-to-read story about a man named Michael Jones, who feels his life is at a dead end. He meets an older gentleman named Charlie who shares with Michael twelve “pillars” that have helped Charlie’s homeowner, Mr. Davis, achieve great success. The story is somewhat predictable (although I’m not going […]
If you have never considered edible landscaping, now is the time to start! But how do you know if edible landscaping is right for you? Here are some ways to find out: You love gardening. If you compare gardening with edible plants and gardening with non-edible plants, there is no real difference: you still dig and plant, water and weed. […]
In Booth Tarkington’s 1918 novel “The Magnificent Ambersons,” inventor and automotive industry pioneer Eugene Morgan exclaims that “for all their forward speed, (automobiles) may be a step back from civilization.” Little did anyone know, but the Indianapolis-born novelist may have anticipated America’s current fuel crisis. We love cars and depend on them in countless avenues, from industry to family transportation […]
As fall approaches, we look forward to the holidays. After eating Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas ham, we savor the promise of spring, only to be reminded that 2017 income tax filing season will soon be upon us. For many people, the act of filing their tax returns creates significant upset and anxiety. Here are some planning tips to help you […]