Philosophers from ancient times to the present have claimed to have the secret to wealth. One secret I have learned is that it is all in the power of your mind.
Enjoy this brief review of some of the most important Colonial printers. of the newly formed Colonies in the late 1600's and 1700. Many of them really struggled in the beginning. This should help us appreciate the privileges we now have on printing and publishing what we write.
This poem story actually happened in the mid 1940's. It has a lot to say and gives one a lot to think about. It is a true story but it wasn’t written until 2002 when I was going through a song writing phase.
Listening to that inner voice can be very enlightening. Just make sure the voice you hear comes from love.
Putting thoughts on paper can sometimes be very therapeutic.
Those who believe in reincarnation must also believe that some attributes from a previous life remains with a human into the next life span.
Does prayer work? Do things happen just because we expect them to or is there real power we can access at any moment to fulfill our needs?
China has purchased our beloved Smithfield Foods of Virginia. Will this be a good thing for the American consumer or is it another example of an economic takeover?
Safety pins and beads are a great craft project for teens who are fundraising for school or for a school trip. The Native American bead patterns are always popular..
Step by step instructions for making beaded wire baskets for decoration and gift giving.
Nature has provided many items for making crafts. Gemstones, minerals and rocks that have to be identified first are the most interesting.
Beads and safety pins can be turned into dolls anyone would be proud to display. Great gifts too.
Currier and Ives art prints cover a variety of scenes. It may seem difficult to identify them but having good information makes the task easier.
Ken dolls have fascinated children for years. Adults are big collectors of the original ones.
Tips to help you learn how to cash in those old S & H green stamps.
Tips to help you decorate children's socks with beads, buttons and bows.Turn ordinary socks into works of art.
An explanation of the colors used by the Montana Blackfoot Indians and what they represent.
Using plastic tri-beads to make napkin rings allows you to make them any color you desire. Make special ones for the holidays.Use them as gift tags.
Make wine bottle cork jewelry with this easy-to-follow tutorial. A great children's activity with adult supervision.
Collecting theater programs from the early years has become an interesting hobby for those who collect paper memorabilia. Check out my collection of "Playbill" theater magazines!
Tips to help you maintain your Ford Taurus cooling system. Save money and time by doing it yourself.
You're never to old to enjoy smacking a pinata! It all depends on what you put inside when you make your own.
There are still many people who prefer good old fashioned magazines. Readers and collectors alike enjoy the information in old magazines which is more authentic and gets down to basics.
Creating your own bangle bracelets with beads and wire enables you to make jewelry that matches your outfits.
A short history of the development of ways to measure time. From the sundial to the wristwatch, it's an amazing history.
An overview of some of the items collected from Worlds fairs. Includes pictures of some memorabilia from the 1965 Worlds Fair.
Ideas to help you display your matchbook collection. Great items can be found at flea markets and yard sales.
A brief history of View Master reels and viewers along with pictures of some of the older reels.
Tips to help you understand what the meanings of certain colors are for Native Americans.
Tips to help you understand what the three pawnbroker balls stand for and how they came to be used.
Tips to help you create pleats in items you sew, whether it's apparel or household items.