Hindley and Heathcliff hate each other and yet the two share personality traits, and their lives play out in the same fashion.
A pious discourse about forgiveness sparks a brawl among churchgoers and reinforces the theme of religious hypocrisy and cruelty in "Wuthering Heights."
An easy and inexpensive way to brighten your locks, without having to visit the salon.
For my second project, I decided to do a much larger pine needle basket with straight sides.
Keep the cold out and the heat in by covering your windows with bubble wrap before winter. It's the easiest insulation method ever!
Undermining can be very subtle and sometimes hard to spot at first, but if you are being targeted, you will soon start to see a pattern.
Those who engage in mind games use popular social networks to target the unsuspecting. This article discusses common scenarios and how to spot if someone is trying to undermine you.
A haunting tale of star-crossed soulmates who seek to survive and thrive.
A parrot may refuse to enter its cage using avoidance, resistance, or aggression. Discover some techniques you can use in response, such as the double-handed swoop.
Want something rich and satisfying to bite into? You won't be disappointed with these flavorful cookies.
Heathcliff isn't the only villain in a tale that uncovers the vagaries of human nature. Let's discuss Hindley Earnshaw in Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights."
Hints, innuendo, clues, and characterization are embodied in some of the names of the people and places in "Wuthering Heights."
Much speculation has arisen over the mystery surrounding Heathcliff's parentage. Did Emily Bronte provide important clues?
Gravy should be sublime, not like something out of the "Twilight Zone." Learn how to make the perfect lump-free, grease-free gravy.
It can be delightful to converse with your pet parrot, but how do you get it to communicate with you? Here's a basic foundation for teaching a parrot to talk.
Tired of freezing in winter? Sick of feeling cold for hours after venturing out? Here are my favorite tricks for keeping warm in the cold weather.
Heathcliff may be painted as a villain, but Bronte, through genius storytelling, shows up the real villains in a Gothic tale teaming with thoughtless and cruel characters.
The canines in Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights" reflect their masters' innate characteristics and foreshadow events about to unfold.
How to forge special memories and create new traditions, even if living on a shoe-string budget.
Need to insert the copyright symbol or a bullet point or a heart? Learn how to do so using shortcuts that save time and effort when computing.
Go back in time and experience life as Anne would have lived it, stepping into her world through the pages of a special commemorative volume.
Put-down artists count on the element of surprise when launching insulting remarks. Become master of the nuance and put verbal abusers in their place.
Poor Lockwood is forced to stay overnight at the Heights... What awaits him as darkness falls?
After his first trip to the Heights and an attack by Heathcliff's dogs, Lockwood bravely decides on another visit. Surely this second attempt will prove a better experience... or will it?
A literary masterpiece yields more than windswept moors and broken hearts. In a classic tale of romance and remorse, humor also makes a surprising appearance at the Heights.
Your coffee maker is broken. What to do? You can still enjoy a hot cup of Joe. How to make coffee in a pot.
A traditional Holiday sweet treat loaded with goodies, braided and glazed. Can you say, utterly delicious?
If someone had told us we'd share our lives with a bird we could converse with, we would have thought this impossible—until a boisterous bird named Bailey came into our lives and stole our hearts.
Parrots have an uncanny habit of saying things at the most inopportune moments. They rise to the occasion when your focus is elsewhere, outdoing themselves with verbal acuity.
Find out how this charming home in New London, Prince Edward Island provides intriguing glimpses of a past era and offers up memorabilia and insights about one of Canada's most famous authors.
Ball winders are not all created equal. Learn about the different features and how to choose one that suits your needs.
Crunchy, yet soft, too--and buttery tasting. Awesome healthful snacks you can make at home.
Make a large batch of these rich oatcakes and enjoy for breakfast or anytime you have a hankering for something tasty and satisfying.
A spicy hamburger filling topped with grated cheese and a biscuit crust makes for a tasty Mexicali meat pie, you'll make again and again.
Why not use up all those left-over yarn scraps to make a brightly-colored crocheted blanket? An easy project for frugal crocheters.
Chopped sunflower seeds make a rich-tasting replacement for meat and add a pleasing texture in this satisfying vegetarian pasta topping.
Calming herbal teas are stress busters, a boon to those who are on the fast track.
How to decorate a claw foot with cloth flowers and Sparkle Mod Podge. An easy DIY decoupaging project to pretty up a vintage tub.
In our Internet age, typing has become a necessity. Learn to fly on your keyboard by touch, instead of slow-as-a-slug hunt and peck.
Parrot toys contribute to a parrot's well-being and may help to combat problematic avian behavior.
Wring the very most out of your published words by optimizing your web content for higher revenue.
Here's what you can do when your hook-bill resists climbing onto a hand or reaches down and bites or engages in other domineering behavior.
Step-up training fosters trust, combats fear-based behavior, prevents aggression and strengthens the long-term relationship with a companion parrot.
How to make enchanting cards, pictures and more by collecting and pressing pretty summer flowers to use in pressed flower art.
Fried into rounds or fingers, cheese fry bread is a different quick bread that's perfect as party food or a tasty snack.
Craving a juicy steak that almost drops from the bone? It all starts with your meat selection and a little know-how. Read on for tips for cooking the best steak.
Turn out perfect designs using these decoupaging tips for working with paper and fabric.
Add a bright splash of color to your table with a striking autumn centerpiece that captures the colors and hues of the season.
Does your parrot lunge and bite? You can live safely and without losing a finger, when you know how to combat biting in companion parrots.
Tatting is an ancient crafting method that has been adopted by modern designers. Learn how shuttle lace came down to us and how it is being used today.
Crocheted pansies add a special touch to handcrafted items.
A bean-based meatloaf that is tasty and satisfying with a "meatloaf" consistency that could even fool meat lovers.
Here's a fun kid's craft that uses up end-of-the-season zucchinis and is safer than carving pumpkins.
If you've ever wanted to make a pine needle basket, you may be wondering which pine needles to use and how to prepare them.
Naalbinding was a unique style of knitting done by women in Viking settlements. While dating from antiquity, naalbinding is alive and flourishing in modern times
Cowichan sweaters are made of pure wool, offering warmth and durability coupled with distinctive Native American designs.
The action of acidic water against soluble material creates a karst environment, which creates underground passages, tunnels and formation of caves
"Someone was here" proclaims solitary stone markers found in the uppermost regions of North America. Who built them? Why were they built? What messages did they portray?
A ghost box is causing ripples in the paranormal world. The controversial Frank Box supplies raw audio that spirits purportedly use to communicate messages to the rest of us.
A network of mysterious limestone tunnels and ancient calcite formations make Cody Caves one the best caving sites in the West Kootenay B.C. back country.
Warm mineral waters and a horseshoe-shaped cave await visitors to Ainsworth Hot Springs, a British Columbia resort offering so much more.
Delicious biscuits come in a pleasing variety. From hardtack to Crostoli, there's a surprising selection available. Learn more about the different types of biscuits you can sink your teeth into.
Mining, sternwheelers and hot springs have ensured the survival of Ainsworth, B.C., the first village on the shores of Kootenay Lake.
Ralph Edwards and his daughter, Trudy, are true Canadian heroes who worked to save the endangered trumpeter swan population at Lonesome Lake.
These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are the perfect Christmastime treat. Loaded with walnuts and lightly dusted with icing sugar, these rich cookies are a taste sensation.
A free pattern for a crocheted dishcloth worked in variegated kitchen cotton and trimmed with a scalloped edge.
How to ensure that your chocolate chip cookies turn our soft, instead or crunchy or hard.
If you've always wanted to make a round rug, read on for tips and tricks. Follow along with me as I share how I created this rug.
Human behaviors that reinforce biting behavior in psittacines
Can rings harbor germs that lead to transmission of sickness and disease?
Crocheting has become increasingly popular again as a new wave of modern-day crafters discovers this fascinating craft.
Each year, hotels discard millions of bars of soap. The Global Soap Project collects used hotel soap, repurposes it and ships this soap to people in countries that need it the most, thus saving lives.
A fantastic bread recipe and how-to tips for perfect results.
These dumplings are soft and fluffy instead of claggy lumps that even a dog wouldn't eat. One ingredient makes all the difference.
A nutritious breakfast bread using ground oats and almonds, a taste and texture that even kids will like.
Learn how to fancy-up everyday biscuits and make 'em fab. And they look every bit as good as they taste.
If you savor the flavor, you won't be disappointed with these cholesterol-lowering veggie burgers.
How to crochet a round basket out of gardening twine using three easy stitches. This basket can be made in an afternoon.
This old-time favorite is inexpensive, nutritious, and easy to make.
Make an unleavened bread out of whole grains.
Bake these little dumplings in the oven with butter, Parmesan, garlic and Italian seasonings for a taste sensation.
Eczema can torment sufferers with terrible itching, blistering, and weeping skin that turns into scaly patches. I suffered for years before finding a complete cure.
Rice comes in a stunning variety. Learn about brown, red, black and wild rice and the wonderful sizes, shapes, and flavor these grains offer.
Add a quick and easy water feature among your flowers by using a lid as a container to hold water. Plus, take a peek at some flower garden pond tips to spruce up your greenery.
Learn what benefits you qualify for and make sure to apply early so your payments aren't delayed. You can start collecting as early as 60 for one benefit.
A compassionate and reasonable global sterilization program would go a long way towards reducing the pressing problems of overpopulation, poverty, famine, forced abortion and gendercide. Reducing the global population would improve living standards for all of earth's inhabitants.
An exciting new product has been discovered by North Americans in recent years. Soap nuts grow in the wild, do not harm the environment, and can be used to do laundry.
For those looking for chemical-free substitutes for shampoos, baking soda offers a way to wash hair safely and inexpensively.
A 1997 movie starring Val Kilmer and Elisabeth Shue. An identity-changing rogue and a pretty scientist combine forces to outwit the Russian Mafia in a race for cold fusion.
A conservative middle-aged widow resorts to growing pot to stave off creditors in an attempt to keep her 300-year-old manor, as seen in this funny and quirky movie.
For those who want to "go green," how I started a journey to create a chemical-free home using common household products.
How to write seo articles that earn more for you. Content-rich + SEO can make the difference for online articles.
You can make money freelancing online but you need to know where to look and how to avoid the scams in order to work from home.
Tired of your yarn becoming tangled? Three ideas for homemade yarn holders that will work in a pinch.
Keep your yarn organized and tangle-free with innovative products designed to take the headache out of storing yarn.
Two crafting methods that produce different fabric and different results.
How to produce knitted fabric without the headache of dropped stitches.
Moist brownies that are so chocolaty, they're downright sinful! A truffle-like icing adds an extra chocolate kick for great tasting squares.
A free pattern for a no-fuss, no-muss dishcloth for everyday use.
Washed by endless tides, the huge rocky outcropping is a magnet for tourists who want to get up close and personal with a unique corner of Canada along the rugged Atlantic coastline.
Christmas shouldn't be a time of stress and exhaustion. How do you enjoy the Holiday Season without becoming unglued? Tips to reduce stress and exhaustion during Christmastime.
Afraid you'll lose a finger trying to open a tough coconut? Read on to find out how to do it safely.
Love homemade pie but hate all the work? Do this one thing and enjoy pie anytime you want, without the marathon.
Nothing says Christmas quite like these rich-tasting mincemeat bars with a delicious crumbly topping.
Cherry shortbread cookies are a colorful treat to make for Christmas.
From humble beginnings, Rasputin rose to become a notorious monk and a man of great influence, whose life and death left an indelible stamp on Russian history.
A quaint farmhouse was the inspiration for a story that has left its stamp on history. Tucked away on Prince Edward Island's north shore, this special place is a must-see in the "Land of Anne."
How to make delicious and nutritious pesto sauce with pine nuts, fresh basil and Parmesan cheese to flavor pasta.
A delicious sweet topper for cakes, loaves, and donuts.
Eddie and the Cruisers, starring Michael Pare and Tom Berringer, is a movie with music by John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band.
Chinese noodle makers practice the art of La Mian, an ancient method of making hand-pulled noodles that requires no cutting. Noodles magically form in long strands.
Here's how to use cream as a base for rich cream sauce, mushroom sauce, cheese sauce, and chicken cream sauce.
How to make nutritious cooked cereal fron Kamut.
Aromatic rose petals can be used to make a lovely tasting tea.
Making sesame-flax butter is a good way to include healthful foods in your daily diet. This is a quick guide on how to add a new, delicious seed butter into your diet.
Fate has seemingly brought passionate Mr. Rochester and principled Jane together but will convention and morality keep them apart?
Learn how to make super-warm, boot-style slippers that don't slide off. Find tips and tricks on making durable slipper soles and toppers by crocheting with multiple strands of yarn. A stitch guide with videos is included.
Uh-oh! Grandma has turned into the wolf! Fascinating dolls that change into two or more characters. A delight for children and a great addition to storytelling.
Two women battling personal demons travel north. Will their new life make or break them?
Whether you call them harebells, wood bells, or auld man's bells, the bluebell flower is a favorite perennial worldwide—and in spring, they spread their magic in enchanting bluebell woods.
Crispy, tasty, buttery, and so much better when made at home.
If you've ever tried to add your blog to a blog directory, you've probably been asked to provide your blog's feed URL. Where the heck do you find it?
A Scottish company started by Joseph Walker in 1898, pledged to make the world's finest shortbread.
The greatest magic in the Cinderella story is the lessons it teaches children about choices.
A diet that includes a variety of tree nuts may actually be supportive of health and help to guard against development of disease.
A good peanut butter cookie is slightly crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and has a rich flavor.
Paranormal investigators witnessed chilling events in the house at Braddock Drive, making this one of the most famous cases of psychic assault.
Moist pumpkin loaf is a delicious-tasting sweet bread--an combo of pumpkin and spices sure to please the palate.
A one-dish casserole that combines the smoky flavor of Ukrainian sausage with cheddar cheese, vegetables and mushroom gravy.
Knowing how to make a white sauce can be an invaluable cooking skill. You can use a white sauce in so many dishes, either as a topping or a creamy filling.
Homemade borsch, when made properly, is delicious. Made from beets and cabbage, it's a hearty and satisfying soup.
If you could eat heaven with a spoon, this slice would be it.
This is a wonderfully different dessert: pineapple and coconut add a taste of the tropics, topped by a yummy glaze icing.
This is the quintessential cake for chocolate lovers. A sinfully good deep chocolate dessert cake with a hint of coffee.
This is one of the best recipes for soft ginger cookies. They are soft, spicy, and dusted with sugar.
A festive and favorite Xmas cookie.
Alexandrites are stunning gemstones that change from reddish-purple to greenish, with any number of color variations. Each stone is unique and exhibits different color changes.
Children love to take these dolls apart to uncover the secrets inside. Adults love to collect them.
All you need is sliced onions and a light batter that puffs up magically while frying.
These captivating Christmas collector plates with Old Country Roses depict nostalgic scenes from yesteryear through the artistry of F.F. Errill.
Rose-patterned teapots are a favorite with collectors. Whether one collects vintage or modern, these lovelies are available in a range of delightful patterns and in intriguing variations.
Learn how to do this centuries-old craft using pine needles gathered from the forest floor.
What you'll need to get started crocheting delicate items, as well as care instructions so that your crocheted pieces turn out looking great.
From crocheted wall hangings to table runners, from crocheted curtains to doilies, a simple hook and crochet cotton can be used to create beautiful crocheted items for your home.
The Royal Family was divided in the wake of Diana's death. Rising pressure for a public acknowledgment of Diana's legacy challenged longstanding reserve and protocol.
A flavorful top-of-the-stove dinner with noodles, hamburger, mushroom soup and garlic.
Whip up a batch of stick-to-your-ribs pancakes with hot homemade syrup.
This recipe for delicious homemade macaroni and cheese casserole uses a creamy white sauce, seasonings, and breadcrumbs for crunchiness. This is a great casserole for serving a crowd.
A real crowd-pleaser, easy, cheesy scalloped potatoes makes a delicious dinnertime casserole.
Delicious barbecued tofu strips will have you convinced you are eating meat. These are easy to make and even easier to eat.
A good recipe for homemade barbecue sauce, for chicken, beef, turkey or pork chops. Best recipe you can make to give meat flavor.
Scrumptious bars you'll have a hard time staying out of. Just like tarts but without all the work.
Yorkshire puddings or popovers have a definite wow factor as they rise to impressive heights.
Gigantic buns, light as a cloud, to serve when company's coming and for special occasions. Stuff these buns with delicious fillings and enjoy.
Scottish oatcakes are a favorite in our family. They are an oatcake served hot from the oven with butter and hot syrup.
Pizza crust should be soft, not tough as old shoe leather. Get perfect results every time with this recipe for tender pizza crust that puffs up wonderfully.
Crunchy, delicious and hearty describes these tasty treats.
Sesame and flax combine to make nutritious crackers.
Cheese balls make a lovely, unique holiday treat—a little something different to add to the festivities. This Christmas cheese ball is so delicious coated in walnuts! Here's how to make it yourself.
You approach your last-minute Christmas shopping like a pit-bull on crack: snarling, teeth bared, ready to tear people to shreds. In fact, you wanted to gnaw on the Walmart greeter’s leg . . .
Why would anyone make pasta when you could buy it at the nearest store? The answer is the velvety texture you can taste with homemade noodles. Experience a world of difference when you make your own!
This delicious crumble topping can be used to "ice" muffins and sweet bread or to top fruit cobblers and pies.
How do you make the best-ever biscuits? Learn the secrets to making delicious homemade biscuits that puff up mile-high.
A recipe for a thicker cookie and it's easy to remember.
Tasty no-bake cookies you can make in minutes.
Enjoy the rich flavor of these top-of-the-stove cookies.
A creamy peanut butter base topped with thick chocolate in delicious no-bake bars.
Melt-in-your-mouth chocolate Christmas bark is so easy to make. Best of all, you make it on top of the stove. Easy to prepare, even easier to eat.
Eva Cassidy has gone somewhere over the rainbow but her music lives on...
Edgar Cruz is a virtuoso guitar player. Cruz has interpreted popular Queen melodies for guitar, such a Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Bohemian Rhapsody and other Queen titles, which he has made available as guitar tutorials.
In 1890, "Clair de Lune" composer Claude Debussy created his famous "Suite Bergamasque," which included the beautiful piece influenced by impressionist poets and artists.
A network of Random Event Generators around the world respond en masse when significant events occur and thus offer surprising clues about a postulated human consciousness field.
Alex may have left us, but he's forever changed perceptions about avian intelligence.