We have witnessed the reshaping of history this last month. It is the reshaping of history that always begins with a vengeance. So it was. The ever-invading Father Time who waits for no man, who day after day, night after night has relentlessly and unapologetically turned the pages of man’s history. The fight for decency…
Individual fundraising ideas? The crazy and adventurous search of a woman in search of fundraising ideas
When I began my journey as a parent several years ago, I didn’t realize that I was also beginning a never-ending search for simple fundraising ideas. In truth, I had no idea that one of your main responsibilities as a parent would be to continually come up with fundraising ideas. Even after resigning myself to…
Maintain Your Muscle Mass As You Age With These 5 Simple Tips
Sarcopenia, the muscular equivalent of osteoporosis, is age-related muscle deterioration. It starts when you turn 40 and causes a decline of about 1% per year. At 50, it picks up speed, so unless you started off with a fair amount of muscle mass, you could see up to 50% muscle loss by the time you’re…
I should have spent more time in the office!
Yesterday, I read about a woman, an empty nest in the Midwest, which made the mistake of investing in an exclusive four-bedroom house that now has negative equity; which means you owe more than it is worth. Unlike many Californians, who are backwards hundred thousand, half a million or more, this The distressed lady regrets…
Clean vs. Dirty Carbs for Weight Loss
Lately, the “is a carb a carb” debate has come up frequently. In the past, the “a calorie is a calorie” debate was the reason people always argued. Personally, I find carbohydrate vs. most fascinating carbohydrate debate. There’s something about carbohydrates that makes them so much fun to talk about. So what is the debate?…
Milk For The Kitten Jaguar
Where could we keep it? That was the question; this little jaguar kitten, found alone in the jungle. What if the mother should look for him? And she looked closely at every shadow on the side of the winding path. Well, I wasn’t sure what to make of him myself, and was frankly surprised to…
Irish dual citizenship by descent: the eyes of your ancestors smile
For those of you who have considered dual Irish citizenship through marriage, but have, for whatever reason, rejected Colin Farrell and Liam Neeson’s proposals, you will need to find another way to honor your Irish family heritage. I would venture to suggest seeking dual Irish citizenship by descent, also known as jus sanguinis, Latin for…
SEO Trends to Watch for in 2018
The New Year is approaching and, like every year, you are sure to be ready with the list of resolutions. Resolutions are important not only in personal life but also in professional life as they guide you on the right path and give you the need to make some efforts to achieve something great in…
Myths about corporal punishment in schools
Here are some words of warning for parents who have children in schools that use violent punishment, also known as rowing. They must anticipate insincerity on the part of educators and administrators who do not normally invite dialogue with the public on this topic. When embroiled in discussions of “discipline,” school officials tend to bring…
The best trendy hotels
The latest It hotels have style, substance and shopping galore. From haute couture to street chic, check into one of these hotels that have been custom-made by fashion’s finest. MAINLAND, FLORENCE WHY? Fans of the classic bespoke lines of Ferragamo (whose son, Leonardo, owns the Lungarno hotel group) will love the elegant simplicity of the…