Franz Kafka was a Jew living in exile in Germany. His writings have a tone of dizzying anguish and encourage the philosophy of existentialism in his writings. Most of his writings were published after his death by his friend’s publisher Max Brod, who received strict instructions from Kafka to destroy all of his writings. Metamorphosis…
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Adult Children of Alcoholics: When Their Mother Is an ACOA
If you’re like me, and your mother is the adult daughter of an alcoholic, you may have grown up feeling more like a specimen in a petri dish than an innocent, carefree child seeking joy. If your mom is an ACOA who hasn’t done her recovery work, you may have grown up feeling like something…
Red beets and science fight cancer
In my parents’ house, after potatoes, red beets were always one of the main vegetables in meals. During my youth, I did not pay attention to its medicinal quality. Beets only became a part of my diet after I learned about their healing benefits. The Oncology/Hematology Department of the local hospital used beets as an…
Top 10 tips for the best road trip ever
There’s nothing more fun than an old-fashioned road trip. I love to hit the road and explore our country. Now, I’ve been a “road traveler” for some time and while I love air travel, I love road travel because that’s how you can really experience the country. So it’s time to pack up your favorite…
Postnatal ‘hold’ foods – Part 2
They will all ask you to eat only ‘healthy’ foods and avoid cold or cooling foods as your body is cold after delivery. This applies to all 3 main races in Malaysia, but sometimes what is considered ‘healthy’ may be ‘cool’ for another, adding to our dilemma. The best option is to try the food…
Cadot: Great but unassuming French food in North Dallas
Every once in a while, if you’re really lucky and a lover of French food, you’ll come across (or look for!) a chef as talented as Jean-Marie Cadot, the charming and very talented boss from the eponym Cadot Restaurant at 18111 Preston Road in North Dallas, located in a beautiful space on the northwest corner…
Food Storage: Store Your Leftovers Safely
After a big party or celebration dinner, deciding what to do with a table full of leftovers may not be a priority, but it’s an important part of the party. It’s certainly a shame to waste good food, but leaving leftovers untempered can be dangerous. Any food left out for more than two hours is…
5 Low Maintenance Postpartum Hairstyles for Women
After being blessed with luxurious shine, full body, and hair that grows rapidly during pregnancy due to new hormones, it can be tempting to cut it all off after delivery. After having your baby, your hair may dull and break or fall out around 3 months due to changing hormones and beyond that, you’ll want…
How To Love To Lose Your Love Handles With Master Cleanse Detox System
Everyone wants to lose those last twenty or five pounds that are stubbornly clinging to the structure of their body. There are many ways to get rid of those love handles, including exercise, herbal dietary supplements, or diet pills. The problem is that it takes a long time or in fact it may not be…