I often hear from wives who are experiencing quite conflicted feelings after their husband returns home from a trial separation. They are often so relieved that he has finally decided to come home because this is what they have been waiting for all along. But, despite this, they are sometimes confused as to what is…
Month: September 2022
The Dick Leftridge Story: A Forgotten or Simply Ignored Pioneer
Quick show of hands, how many of you have heard of Dick Leftridge before today? I must confess that I never heard of Mr. Leftridge until recently, when his son Jack Richard Leftridge Jr. contacted me. The younger namesake is on a quest to have his father’s name and accomplishments remembered and duly recognized in…
Things to do in Puerto Rico
Known as the Island of Law, home to around 4 million people and a place that has been shaped by African, Spanish, Indian and American influences, it is a place that many consider a paradise on earth: Puerto Rico. This country has a climate that is close to perfection. With an average of 83°F (22.7°C)…
Robinson Crusoe and the middle season of life
The final state of Crusoe’s plantation and the island can be reconciled with what Crusoe has learned about religion and values during his time on the island. Some of the lessons Crusoe learns are his father’s wisdom in admonishing Crusoe to be content with the “middle state,” the importance of trade to the value of…
Free handheld Wi-Fi analyzer
How do you choose the best Wi-Fi access point out of all the ones your phone tells you are available, create a detailed coverage map of your SOHO (small home/small office) network, or decide which channel is best for it? All you need is an Android mobile device and a Wi-Fi analyzer app. Search Google…
More than survival: the future of neonatal care
I am about to confirm something that you, as a neonatal therapist, know very well. While survival rates for preterm infants have increased tremendously in recent decades, much work remains to be done to improve long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes. This is why we do what we do. We are wired (and educated) to use each interaction…
Ideas for attractive kitchen renovations
If you’re planning to renovate your home, the one part of your home that allows you to be more creative and innovative is your kitchen. You can find hundreds of different designs in the homes of your friends and family, but it is difficult to find a 100% similarity between two different kitchens. This is…
5 Social Media Marketing Strategies to Improve Your Efforts in 2017
Social networking is considered the number one daily activity among Americans and 76% of Facebook users worldwide visit the site daily. An average time spent sending emails and Google is more than anything else. An investigation concluded that 93% of marketers use social media platforms to promote their business. Social networks are getting bigger and…
Is it necessary to teach cursive writing in a high-tech world?
You may not have noticed, but cursive writing is fast becoming a skill of the past. Many schools are choosing to remove handwriting instruction from their elementary classrooms. Controversy is growing about the role that teaching handwriting and keyboarding will have in the classroom, particularly in the elementary grades where students are still developing their…
What makes up Ezekiel bread?
You may have eaten different types of bread, from whole wheat bread to whole wheat bread. You can eat the bread on its own or with your favorite spread on top of warm bread. During breakfast or tea time, you can definitely enjoy the taste and aroma of such food. You can even add variety…