Within crystalline light of multi-hued auras, I lie dangling between cathedral roof and floor. A large shining lotus rises from my belly as luminous lights and fast-swirling energies pound evenly strongly in my throat, chest, and gut- even as they flood throughout my prone floating form, in the same manner they fill the crystal cavern […]

This subject is probably the hardest to right about and possibly the easiest at that. Some time’s in life different stressors or depression can get a person down and they try to end there own life this is not a beautiful nice subject but it is a reality and a fact. I wish I could […]

I’ve now seen half of the twenty feature-length films directed by Imamura Shohei (1926-2006) between 1958 and 2001 and six of the eight (neither the first nor the last is available here on DVD) shot by master cinematographer Himeda Shinsaku (1916-1997). I’d put off seeing the 1979 “Fukushû suru wa ware ni ari” (Vengeance Is […]

Fleas do not die off in the winter. They will lie in dormancy in most areas, but sometimes you can still be plagued with the jumping, blood-suckers all year long. Fleas will bite, suck your blood and create you skin into a area of bumpy, itchy sores. Yes, they do attack humans as well as […]

Billed as an RPS (Role Playing Shooter), the Borderlands video game combines a first person shooter with the character progression of a traditional role playing game. It is rated M for blood and gore, intense violence, mature humor and strong language. Borderlands retails for around $59.99 and is available for the PS3, Xbox 360, and […]

Christmas wreath ideas do not have to come in just green. With these unique Christmas wreath ideas you can bring life to color above a mantel or even for the front door. Here’s a guide on how to make Christmas wreath doubles and one excellent single wreath. Dreaming of a White Christmas, and Make that […]

Why not serve some gourmet chocolate pecan apples this Halloween? They’ll make a nice addition to your treat table. This new twist on an old favorite may become your next Halloween tradition. Caramel apples like this can be varied by using different types of nuts or adding whatever you like. Put your apron on, this […]

Cascade dish detergent is strong enough to clean more than your dishes, and I will list all the ways that I know how this amazing detergent can be used around the house. But first I would like to tell you a little history about Cascade and clear up some confusion about when this dish detergent […]

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees at least a half hour before beginning. Prepare your crust now or lateraccording to your preference. Start by gathering your ingredients: apples, cinnamon, (dark) brown sugar, lemon, sugar, and butter. Get a large bowl and place your apple slices in granny smith apples. I used 2 cups of brown […]

I am 34-23-1 for the year. Last week was not my best, but each week is different. So, lets see who is going to win in week 5. Minnesota -10 Brett Favre will have a let down, but Adrian Peterson will run for 250 yards. St. Louis is as bad as can be. Take the […]

To save money, and because she doesn’t always like what the school serves for lunch, my daughter takes a packed lunch to school. So it’s great to find a product that combines a good price, convenience and great taste. Hunt’s makes a line of “Snack Pack” puddings that fill the bill on all counts. At […]

Another sign of growing older (as if we needed another sign!) is that our balance is just not what it used to be. We trade our high-heeled shoes for flats and view climbing stairs from an entirely differently perspective, and for good reason. After age 30 our equilibrium begins to decline and our sense of […]

The 2009 college football season is approaching soon. Thus, it’s natural to want to look back at the first decade of this century. All five college football coaches mentioned in this piece have achieved a degree of success throughout the decade. Only one of them could be considered a controversial pick. The coaches are not […]

The NFL TV schedule 2009 for week 2 gets back to the basics, now that the NFL TV schedule 2009 week 1 festivities are done. The NFL TV schedule 2009 for week 2 kicks off on a Sunday this time, not a Thursday, with only one Monday Night Football game tomorrow. CBS and FOX once […]

I was nearing the end of my pregnancy and trying to spend quality time with my dogs. We had two. A 90 pound lab-shepherd mix named Raleigh, and a small border collie named Liza. I had been taking Raleigh out for training once or twice a week for several weeks. He was a rambunctious lover […]

Back in the olden days, when the Moon landing and the Internet were all still in the future, people were pretty sure that by the 21st Century we would all be tooling around with jet packs. Now Raymond Li has made it happen with a water jet pack. The idea of a jet pack, something […]

The video game has come of age. As Hollywood’s creativity continues to plummet, genre fans have turned increasingly to a newer medium for adventure and unique storytelling – the video game. Want proof? In the last decade, only two of the top thirty-grossing films were original. We’ve witnessed an assembly line of remakes and adaptations, […]

November and December are the two greatest months of the year. There is no question about it. Thanksgiving has always been spent at my grandparents house feasting on incredible food and falling asleep on a couch as we watch basketball and football. On the day after Thanksgiving my family would go pick out a tree […]

One of the highlights of our trips to Seattle, Washington is visiting the Museum of Flight at the Boeing Field in Seattle. This fantastic, interactive museum is really five museums in one, with something for everyone in the family. To view the entire museum, families should plan on staying at the Museum for at least […]

Epimediums are a large family of surprisingly little known shade plants native to Eurasia, grown for their attractive foliage and unusual flowers. Epimedium x rubrum is a hybrid of Epimedium grandiflorum and Epimedium alpinum. Epimedium x rubrum is a fantastic plant for the shade or woodland garden. It is a clump forming perennial growing 8-12″ […]

School will soon be in full swing and that means classwork, homework assignments, and tests. As your child learns and masters new lessons each day, they will have their skills and abilities tested. Their performance will depend on many things. A big portion of how well your child does in school depends on you. As […]

Although it often doesn’t make it onto the covers of glossy travel magazines, Wheeling, West Virginia is an ideal place to visit, especially for grandparents and their grandchildren. From parks to museums, from festivals to restaurants, everything you can imagine is right here. If it’s museums your grandchildren love, look no further than the Oglebay […]

Wreaths are a lovely decorative addition to any home for the fall and winter seasons. For the winter, usually the traditional evergreen winter wreaths are used, however there are many options for decorating with wreaths in the fall. Instead of buying a wreath for this coming fall season, why not try to make one on […]

The homeless situation in Los Angeles is still a pervasive issue. Many organizations along with community representatives and volunteers have tried to make a dent into this on going problem. One organization making a difference is My Friend’s Place. My Friend’s Place has created a comprehensive approach to dealing with homeless youth in Hollywood by […]