by Michell Spoden The sounds of music are everywhere. From nation to nation they express their own unique value to the world. No matter what language we speak, all we have to do is listen; for when we listen, we hear. Are you really listening? Let us hear from Greek musician Sakis Gouzonis about his…
by John Gary Once we reach a certain age, it seems as though the body stops working correctly. Muscles do not stretch as they used to and it can make it seem like you cannot possibly move for extended periods of time. Around the age of 60, many people tend to give up and just…
Ingredients 2 cups of whole wheat flour 1 cup of plain flour ½ cup of olive oil ½ cup of water (or a bit more, if needed) 1 flat teaspoon of sea salt (grounded fine) 6 green apples – cored, peeled, and sliced ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder ½ teaspoon of nutmeg 1 cup of…
by Michell Spoden Stained glass art has been practised for centuries. It was originally considered to be a luxury that wealthy Romans used in their dwelling places. When the early churches began to integrate this type of decoration, it came to be viewed as a form of art. Judy Snook-Kean, an expert in this art…
by John Gary Prostate Cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in males and has proven to develop in men based on age and genetics. Prostate cancer can affect men of different races and age groups and can be a serious health risk, resulting in death if left untreated. Unfortunately, there are…
by Ken La Salle Welcome back to my continuing series of Rules For Life. If we’re going to establish some rules for life, rules that make life easier, that make living with others easier and make our world a better place, we’re going to have to start somewhere. This month, I would like to start with…
Walking the rut of darkness In a moment of time My eyes were dazzled Unknowingly I had covered an interminable stretch Appearing inches away from an invisible hand Holding an immortal candle Its light touching lightly my heart Its flame burning me down to ashes Yet rising again from my remains I fly off to…
May I have the courage today To live the life that I would love, To postpone my dream no longer But do at last what I came here for And waste my heart on fear no more. ~ John O’Donohue ~ “A Morning Offering” – Benedictus (To Bless The Space Between Us in the U.S.)
In a time when fantasy and cyberspace rule millions of 21st-century folks, anthropologist and writer H. Arlo Nimmo gives us a book of stories that is as real as life and as admirable as love. The sixteen stories in Before Summer let readers into lead character Lach MacLennan’s life as he grows up in the small town of…
It’s hard enough to deal with a family member’s addiction when that person is an adult. When the person is younger, it can feel unbearable—especially if you are that person’s parent. The truth is that kids are exposed to drugs and alcohol at much younger ages than we were. Worse, the drugs that they are…
by Evelyn Horan Recently, my husband of many years passed away. And now, I am having a difficult time going on without him. I believe loneliness can lead to depression and hopelessness, and I want to avoid these feelings. I wonder how I can overcome a tendency to feel self-pity. How do I pick up…
by Evelyn Horan In quiet moments, most of us find time to relax and review our memories. For many, it is a satisfying and gratifying pastime. As a caution, however, when reviewing our past memories, we should be careful not to condemn ourselves with regrets and remorse. It is easy to recall a cross word…
by Jenny Richards Since 2003, the general advertisement of cigarettes has been banned and now electronic cigarettes seem to be suffering the same fate with the recent announcement that e-cigarette brand ‘Nicocigs’ must change and adjust their advertisement accordingly. According to news.uk.msn, the advertisement produced by Nicocigs, which was headlined with the phrase ‘kicks butts’…
