Enhancing the simple
Corn has been around for centuries. When the Pilgrims reached the New England coast in 1620, the flour they brought with them had spoiled. Fortunately, the Indians taught the Pilgrims how to grow and grind corn, and these skills helped them survive. Many historic corn recipes have also survived, and each region of the US seems to have a favorite. […]
“Silk flower” has become a generic term used to refer to any fabric flower and many of the newer chemical compounds that produce not only life-like, but almost life-like plants and flower buds. They are also called artificial flowers, fake flowers, and the now beloved term used by many florists, permanent botanists. They vary in material, quality, and apparent skill […]
Compound nouns are nouns that have been created by joining two words. There are three types. – United (entrance/bathroom/water park) – Open (post office / real estate / night watchman) – With script (mother-in-law / surprise box) When you’re teaching compound nouns to your students, it makes sense to spend most of your time exploring the joined type. This is […]
Are you wondering what kind of gift to give your girlfriend for Christmas? Women are easy to please as long as you give them a gift that shows you love them and pay attention to their likes and dislikes. There are many things to consider when it comes to deciding on the ideal gift for your girlfriend. This article will […]
Almost all athletes are afraid of seeing an orthopedic surgeon and it is completely understandable. Some may be terrified by the idea of surgery, while others may think that the specialist will prohibit sports or exercise. Unfortunately, however, some injuries do not heal over time and need professional medical help. Before visiting a sports doctor, there are certain necessary tips […]
A child is born with billions of brain cells that need to grow. The brain does not automatically grow with age. It comes from zapping brain cell connections into place. This occurs through the stimulation and exercise that the brain receives. A child’s brain develops its full potential when exposed to rich experiences in early childhood. 1. Make your child […]
There was always speculation about who is the face of the Gerber baby. Some people still think it’s Humphrey Bogart, Elizabeth Taylor, or Ernest Borgnine when he was a baby. Well, bad news for them because none of the celebrity faces listed above appear on Gerber’s baby food jars. But who is it then? Who is the mysterious boy? The […]
I am writing this article because of a recent discussion on a piano forum that I am a member of. The argument was about the proper use of words when describing music reading, specifically the term “sight reading”. If you are sight-reading a piece of music, is this the first time you are playing it or have you played it […]
It was a ‘Silent Night’ when this beloved song was first composed. If it weren’t for a broken pipe organ, the world probably wouldn’t have had its most popular Christmas carol. Perhaps it was that very silence that inspired the Reverend Joseph Mohr to pen those now-famous words in 1818. At the time, it was probably sheer desperation rather than […]
Raising alpacas continues to gain popularity among all kinds of people. Some are drawn to the lifestyle of owning a small ranch. Others see alpacas as an investment opportunity (although we would call it a business, No an investment!) Those with a particular fondness for spinning and weaving may be drawn to the idea of growing their own source of […]