Tag: Life & Tradition

Got Debt? Do Something About It!

Doing something about consumer debt is good for your finances—and just about every other area of your life. Health Experts say there’s no question that carrying a lot of debt can be stressful, causing all kinds of health issues. It can result in worry, sleeplessness, communication breakdown, depression, and anxiety. Credit card debt takes a…


George Washington: Like a Culprit to His Execution

“My movements to the chair of Government will be accompanied with feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to the place of his execution.” These were the unenthusiastic words of George Washington, written to fellow Revolutionary War veteran Henry Knox on April 1, 1789, not long before his nearly inevitable election as…


Honey Vanilla Marshmallows

This recipe for homemade marshmallows ditches the corn syrup in favor of a combination of honey and sugar. Honey, combined with vanilla, gives the marshmallows a subtle floral flavor. If you prefer a different flavor, you can easily swap the vanilla for another extract, such as lemon or almond, or even a spoonful of rum…


From Cure to Confection: The Surprising Medicinal History of Marshmallows

You’re undoubtedly familiar with marshmallows—the puffy, sweet confections that you might toast over a campfire in the summertime or drop into a mug of hot chocolate in winter. They’re sweet, above all else, with little nutritional value save for a few grams of protein that come from gelatin and egg white. It’s these two components…


Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Aside from roasting marshmallows over a campfire, one of the best ways to enjoy them is dropped into a steaming mug of hot chocolate. This version combines both chocolate and cocoa powder for a richer, deeper flavor. Using mint and vanilla extract to flavor the drink makes this recipe kid-friendly; however, you can always add…


Murder-for-Organs Evidence Leads Coalition Director to Launch Not-From-China Pledge

An Australian education professional who was in disbelief after coming across a petition table about people being killed for their organs in a state-sanctioned operation in China set out to verify the claims for herself. After studying all available evidence, she not only discovered that it’s true, but that forced organ harvesting is a billion-dollar…


Georgia Sheriff Called to Distraught Man With Gun, Talks Him Into Putting It Down, Comforts Him

An armed standoff between a 21-year-old man and Haralson County Sheriff’s Department officers ended peacefully after Sheriff Stacy Williams was able to de-escalate a delicate situation. Responding to a call of a domestic dispute between a father and son, Sheriff Williams on Nov. 10 arrived at a property in Buchanan, Georgia, where he was presented…


Film Review: ‘House of Gucci’: Gaga Can’t Save Gucci

November 24, 2021 | R | 2h 38m Based on the 2000 book “The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed,” “House of Gucci,” by acclaimed British director Ridley Scott (“Blade Runner,” ”G.I. Jane,” “Alien”) has a go at the fashion world: It’s about the rise and fall of the…


What Makes a Good Christmas Story? ‘The Green Knight’ Movie Versus the Original Poem

I wanted to sit in a plush, velvet movie-theater seat, gripping the armrest tightly in anticipation. I’d waited expectantly for the Christmas-themed “The Green Knight,” based off one of my ultimate favorite books, to be released. But after watching the trailer, reading a detailed synopsis, a review, and an analysis, and after seeing the terrible…


Sesame-Ginger Salmon With a Double-Duty Sauce

This quick sesame-ginger salmon recipe uses the sauce for both glazing the salmon and tossing with the broccoli. Serve over rice noodles or brown rice tossed with sesame oil and scallions. Ginger-Roasted Salmon and Broccoli Active Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Serves 4 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted dark sesame oil 1 1/2 tablespoons…