Warm weather and sunshine lift our spirits, encouraging us to host a get-together. Whether a Fourth of July BBQ or an elegant summer tea, the best events are made even better with these tips, tricks, and tweaks. The Theme The first step to getting good friends or family together outside to enjoy delicious food and…
A Couple of Kings’ Couplets: How Shakespeare Uses Meter and Rhyme in ‘King Lear’
Because we are incarnate beings, our spirits receive meaning through our bodies and their physical senses. If we don’t see (or hear or taste or smell or feel) it, we don’t believe it. We don’t even get it. To be effective, any work of art must convey meaning in some form. Poetry too—at least good…
A Father’s ‘Untold’ Influence
What impact did your father have on you? If you’ve never much thought about it, or discussed it with him, the answers might startle you. I never reflected on it deeply, let alone said anything to him—at least not in words. If I had asked him that question before he died—as the approaching ninth anniversary…
Bodily Benefits of Linen Bedding
Organic products have long been a popular trend in food, but now they’re taking over the home decor industry as well, and for good reason. Sustainably sourced, organic home goods not only last longer and use fewer chemical additives, but they can also benefit you in other ways as well. Linen sheets, for example, have…
13 Things Your Tongue Says About Your Health–Bright-Red Tongue Means See a Doctor
It might come as a surprise to some people that the appearance of our tongues can be indicators of our overall health. The best time to examine your tongue to get the most accurate reading is right after waking up in the morning, before brushing your teeth, sipping any water, or eating anything at all. With…
10 Ingenious Baking Soda Hacks You Really Should Be Using for Your Health & Home
June 18, 2022
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Almost every household in America probably has a box of baking soda sitting somewhere in their closet or pantry. It’s used in baking, causing dough to rise and helping to properly churn out cakes and loaves of bread. You don’t have to be an avid baker to find the household chemical useful, though. For generations,…
Backyard Refresh: How to Restore Your Outdoor Furniture
Goodbye, rainy spring; the long, sunny days of summer are here and it’s time to move things outdoors. But what if your backyard furniture isn’t ready? Don’t throw away that weathered wood bench or distressed patio set—revive it! Sometimes the simplest solution is best, and all you need to do is spring clean your summer…
On-the-Go Fitness: Ways to Stay Fit on Vacation or Business Trips
Because staying fit is a commitment that shouldn’t be paused while you’re on the road on vacation or during business trips, we’ve collected some innovative, yet compact workout gear to convert your hotel room into a gym. Jumping Jack Flash (Courtesy of Crossrope) Crossrope Get Fit Bundle $288 Prior to a fight, boxers use jump…
The Grill Dads Want to Teach You How to Grill Just About Anything
Mark Anderson and Ryan Fey scored big on “Guy’s Big Project” and ended up making two seasons of a quirky, dad-humor foodie show on Food Network. They’ve appeared on “The Today Show,” “The Howard Stern Wrap-Up Show,” and “The Wendy Williams Show,” and have a popular YouTube channel. They even get texts about their spice…
Heroic 3-Legged Dog Battling Cancer Rescues Orphaned Otter Pup From River
Weeks after his leg was amputated as part of an ongoing cancer battle, a keen-eyed dog rescued an otter pup from a river near his family’s home. His family doesn’t know for sure how the baby otter got stranded, but they know their brave pooch’s actions saved its life. Retiree Cleo Young of St. Mary’s…
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