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Narrow Calf Boots—Favorite Styles for Slim Legs
Who wants their boots to look like sagging elephant ankles? I've hunted down the most stylish narrow-calf boots available, thanks to help from other readers' suggestions.
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The Marriage Rate for Millenials—Why We Don't Get Married
The rate of new marriages is at a 100-year low, and Millenials get married at the average age of 28. Why is this? The problem is a matter of philosophy. The Millenial generation shacks up instead.
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Irish Cottages for Sale in Ireland
Thatch roofs, seaside bungalows, sheep pasture hideaways, these cottages for sale in Ireland are sure to please. What's your favorite type of Irish cottage? These are for sale now, but hurry!
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A Message to Boy Scouts of America: Don't Give in on the Homosexual Issue!
A letter to Wayne Brock, Boy Scouts of America Executive. I believe God will curse BSA if it gives in, and will bless BSA if it continues to uphold the moral law that made our country great.
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How to Verify Your Wordpress Website on Pinterest — Uploading the File to Your Server for Dummies
Verifying your website with Pinterest can be very difficult if you are not a techie, because Pinterest requires you to" upload a file to your website server." Most how-to guides don't explain how this difficult step is done, but I've found a way to do it on my Wordpress site, and I share how in...
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Christians and Halloween
Many Christians want to know if they should be celebrating Halloween. As Christians, we are called to further Christ's kingdom, the kingdom of beauty. For sheer ugliness alone, I think we can rule out Halloween as a holiday Christians need to invest in.
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My Italy Travel Blogs - Pictures of Venice
Like a city out of a fairy tale, Venice seems like a figment of a child's whimsical daydream. Streets of water? Boats instead of cars? Colorful plastered walls—now faded—and chipped statues of Grecian women carrying pitchers line the water of...
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Visit Mark Twain's Childhood Home in Hannibal, Missouri
Hannibal? The fellow who led a cavalry of jangling war elephants over the Alps? Or Hannibal, the Lector fellow who disgraced the name of the previous man by the same name? No, I discovered a Hannibal nearer to America's hometown. This March, a...
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Colorado Sales Tax Small Business Help Guide
Let me say from the outset that I am in no way an expert on taxes, accounting, or sales tax. However, I have had to figure this out for my own small business operating here in Colorado, and I figured my simplified understanding of all this could be...
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Mrs., Miss, or Ms.? Married or Not?
The title "Ms." has become common currency in our social systems these days, but it is a fairly new invention. Now Ms. is used by nearly every woman, but most women don't know that it has philosophical roots in the early feminism movement of the 60s.
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What to Do in Colorado
I've lived most my life in Colorado, with never a summer spent without something fun to do in the Colorado mountains. It's easy to take this life for granted until I travel out of state and come back to Colorado. Then I think I see a little of what...
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Climbing Colorado Fourteeners
You haven't really breathed Colorado air until you breathe it from the top of a 14,000 foot peak that you climbed yourself. The view from the top cannot be described in human words. I'll try, though. It's an ocean of blue depths and white breakers, and you're on an island, surrounded by this great...
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Lily Bouquets for Weddings, Including Tiger Lilies and Calla Lilies
Lily bridal bouquets are stylish, elegant and simple. This comprehensive guide to lily bouquets will help you know what flowers and styles to choose for your wedding bouquet. Includes the calla lily, tiger lily, daylily, and lily-of-the-valley.
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The Best Christian Books of All Time
Leaders are readers, they say. Whether this is because leaders inherently love to read, or because reading helps to make a person a leader, I cannot say. I can say, however, that our culture needs leaders who love the gospel of Christ and desire to...
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Inspiration for Making Money Writing Online for HubPages
Since I started writing online two years ago, I have been able to pay off my mortgage, sell my house, fund a Ugandan orphanage, and buy a villa in Tuscany, where I now reside. Just kidding. But before you leave, let me tell you that I have actually received paper paychecks for my writing on...
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Everything You Want to Know About Cockatiels as Pets!
What are cockatiels like as pets? These pretty birds are as personable as puppies, as noisy as kindergarteners, as quirky as asylum inhabitants, and as lovable as can be. Let's explore their other fun and funny ways here!
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Letter to a Young Christian Woman
These are lessons I have learned and am learning still. I pray that your heart will be soft to these lessons as well. “Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it spring all the issues of life.” Girls’ hearts can be very complex...
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4 Bridesmaid Hairstyles: Updos, Half-up, Ponytail, and All Down
Borrowing from celebrities and fashion experts, I have collected a stunning line-up of hairdos that will give your bridesmaids the most flattering and stylish hairstyles for the wedding day.
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Creamy Tomato Parmesan Soup Recipe
This recipe became an instant hit in my family, and every time the leftovers came out, they said it got better and better! In the deep midwinter, there's nothing that warms the cockles of the heart like a bowl of rich creamy tomato parmesan soup....
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Italy Castles for Sale
Many castles that are now for sale in Italy have brilliant histories from Rome and the Medieval era. Here are a few that will get your imagination intrigued.
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Destination Weddings: Silk Bouquets and Floral Design Solutions
Atmosphere is everything for some brides. As a bride, you may be imagining a beach softly bathed in waves and breezes, a rugged mountain lodge on a ski slope, a European castle with trumpets, flags, and flickering torches, which can make the perfect...
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Great Book Stores in Denver, Colorado
Unique Features: This Tattered Cover Bookstore is in the historic Morey-Merchantile building from Denver's early days, now restored to feature a roaring fireplace surrounded by plush armchairs, books that ascend two stories high, antique...
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Are Your Relationships Driven by Self Esteem, or Humility?
Many people are concerned with how to increase their self esteem. Self confidence is the way you get jobs, friends, or impress people. But self esteem is a smooth word for a nasty vice: pride. What does God say about self confidence, and should it be important to us?
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Self Esteem Is Overrated
A website dedicated to women's self esteem is taking a poll on how often women battle low self esteem. Currently 30% say they are always battling it, and 33% say they battle it one to three times a day. 25% struggle with it several times a week, and...
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Chicken Pot Pie Casserole Recipe: Unique Crust/Dish Idea
Hearty chicken, creamy sauce, chunky vegetables, and a light buttery crust are what make chicken pot pie the perfect fill-you-up comfort food. However, most chicken pot pie recipes require a crust that lines the bottom, sides, and top of the mini...
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Healthy Honey Granola Recipe with Variations
This honey granola recipe is both healthy and inexpensive. My family loves the rich and flavorful taste that the wheat bran and wheat germ gives, and it also is full of fiber! I have enjoyed experimenting with the different flavor combos below. If...
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Coffee as a Flavor in Cooking
Recently I've discovered the amazing world of coffee as a flavor in food. Drinking coffee has its perks for some people, but I've never relished the dark, bitter taste of black coffee, and I've never needed its unnatural adrenaline boost. The rich...
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Castles for Sale in America
The American Dream sometimes includes castles. When it does, no expense is spared. Unlike the castles of Europe and Asia, American castles have no history worth mentioning except for perhaps their stories of rugged individualists' wild dreams...
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Children and Shyness
Downcast eyes and lowered lashes protected me from the gleaming smiles and direct eyes of my mother’s friends. The linoleum floor was interesting enough to look at, and my ears could take in what was happening around me. As long as their...
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High Antioxidant Fruit Recipes
A simple way to incorporate antioxidants into your diet is to cook and bake with fruits that are high in antioxidants. The following recipes are simple and delicious as well as high in antioxidants because of the fruits they contain. After acai...
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Why We Love William Wallace: "Freedom!"
Why do we love William Wallace so much?
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York, England Attractions and Leaning Buildings!
One of the many attractions in York, England: the medieval town. York, England is one of the oldest medieval towns that is still in operation. Because of this, York provides visitors with an intricate variety of both historical and modern...
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Facts About the Tower of London (with Photos)
Planning a visit to the Tower of London, or just curious about its history? I've compiled a list of odd and curious facts about the tower of London, along with some fantastic photos of the inside.
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British and American English Differences
British and American English can be vastly different, much to the surprise and humor of everyone involved! Here are a few fun tidbits about how our neighbors speak across the pond.
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The Effects and Dangers of MSG Seasoning: Is It Bad for You?
MSG has been defined as the sodium salt extract of the non-essential amino acid of glutimate. Other research has revealed MSG to act as an excitotoxin of the highest degree. It overstimulates the brain cells which are associated with tasting glutamates until the cells die. This causes a momentary...
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Blue and White Rooms and Decorating with Blue and White
Nicknamed by a designer as "the new neutral," blue is coming into its own as the decorating style of preference for all types of rooms! Here are some photos from my own blue and white decorated rooms.
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Irish Castles for Sale in Ireland
Irish castles are the stuff of legend and lore, but many people don't realize that many of them are on the market! Check out these historical and authentic properties for sale.
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St. Patrick's Story and Confession: Evangelism of Ireland
How the missionary Patrick defeated the witches, answered a pantheist princess, and baptized and ordained 1,000 former sorcerers for the ministry of Christ.
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Life and Confession of St. Patrick: Captivity in Ireland
Fourth century Ireland was no place for a young man who was "barely sixteen" and in his own words, "almost as a boy not able to speak," when he was captured from his hometown in England. The young St Patrick had grown up in Banna Venta Bernia...
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Best Pizza Places in the Colorado Mountains
Hungry yet? A full day of exploring the Colorado Rocky Mountains should be followed by a satisfying dinner at one of Colorado's best local pizza eateries. These places are hard to find if you don't know where to look or have no idea about which ones...
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Pink and Brown Room Theme (Baby Room, Living Room, Bedroom)
Pictures, ideas, and inspiration for decorating with pink and brown. Think chocolate, strawberry, beige, blush, and pastel pinks, and how to use these colors in the rooms in your home.
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Jergens Natural Glow Face or Body Moisturizer: Product Reviews. Is It Safe?
Because this Jergens product is so popular, I did some unbiased research and reviewed hundreds of users' opinions to find out if it really lives up to its claims. Also, I researched the ingredients and found out which elements are potentially harmful, and which are safe. Read on!
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Ideas on How to Create a Home Design Studio or Craft Room
If you own a business that designs, creates, and sells handmade items from your home, or even if you just love to put your hands and mind to work, it is likely that you need a studio that intrigues your imagination, inspires you to create, sets your...
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Home Business Ideas to Make Money Easily from Home (And Where to Sell Handmade Items)
Many people want the flexibility and ease being able to work at home, while maintaining an income with good wages or a business with high profits. Mothers and caregivers, called to their homes and their family may need the extra income or have a few...
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Oxford Comma Fans Unite!
Oxford Comma activists are becoming more verbal about this beloved punctuation mark. They label their enemies fools, brigands, communists, anarchists, hard-headed, stubborn, insensible, and haters of cauliflower. Have you never heard of the Oxford Comma? We pity you. Read on, and it will be your...
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Comma Usage
The primary purpose of the comma is to clarify and highlight the grammar in a sentence. In plain language, that means to keep a sentence from being misread. However, many heated arguments have ensued over the other purpose of a comma, which is often...
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What to Do to Improve Communication
“Employers at high-tech companies increasingly search for employees who possess not merely technical skills but strong communication skills as well.” (according to SUNY, the State University of New York: the largest system of higher learning...
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Book Review of Atlas Shrugged
Atlas Shrugged is generally considered a classic piece of literature, and an unusual and thought-provoking novel of philosophic and economic theory. I also have heard that the novel openly manifests the vitality and success of Capitalism, and yet is...
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How to Teach Vocabulary
As an English grammar and writing teacher, the last thing I want to do to my students is to overwhelm, frustrate, or bore them with a list of words and definitions to memorize. I have found that these methods and supplemental activities for teaching...
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How to Stitch: Step-by-Step With Pictures
A simple basting stitch for hand sewing is really not hard once you know what steps to follow and what to look out for. This simple stitch will work for mending ripped cloth, sewing on buttons, and hand-sewing delicate areas in clothing construction.
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Thank You Notes for Gifts or Services Rendered
I sat down to write thank-you notes today and had a feeling that I was doing something unusual, something epic, something even historical. It would have been easy to rattle off an email, to let my spoken “thanks!” at the moment of receiving the...
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Book Review of The Professor, by Charlotte Bronte (Author of Jane Eyre)
Though readers all over the world have enjoyed Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, many have not had the privilege of being exposed to her lesser-known novel, The Professor, which is deeply revealing in its depths of moral cause and effect, strife and...
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Gift Ideas for Grandmothers
Have you wanted to find something to give your grandma that would show her how much you love her? Perhaps you can't get yourself to buy another shabby little knick-nack for her bookshelf, or another ornament for her already full tree. Some of the...
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How to Dress Well
Whether applying for a job, attending a party, going on a hike, going to church, or visiting friends and family, these timeless principles will help you decide how to dress well for the occasion and create a good impression. 1. Stay away from new...
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Holiness in Our Worship of God
Have you ever asked God to show you His glory? Has it ever occurred to you that the most worshipful act you can bring to God is to ask Him to reveal His nature to you? We would do well to imitate Moses in his worship of God, for Moses knew what...
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How to Worship God? Understand That Worship Is for God
Worship is for God. This seems to be an obvious statement, but it is one that needs to be made anyway. Worship is for God. Or is it so obvious? Today Christians go to church, slide comfortably into their seats, lean back and relax, ready to enjoy...
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The Importance of Vernacular Bible Translations by Martin Luther, John Wycliffe, and Erasmus in the Reformation
At the start of the Protestant Reformation, the Word of God became suddenly accessible to people from all walks of life. This was essential for "the priesthood of all believers" to transform culture.
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My Father Is a Man Worthy of Honor: Lessons Learned by a Daughter
"Honor your father and your mother, that you may live long in the land." Our culture is barren of honor. We have no idea what it means to honor another person, much less do we seek to honor those who deserve it, and even less do we come close to...
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Theology Essay on Irresistible Grace
Recently I've had a friend ask me some good questions: "Does God direct a person's destiny or can a person can actually change himself? What do Calvinists believe here? Is there no free will? Can a person change or does God control everything?" ...
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Musings Rough and Rude: a Sonnet
This hill on which I write: a charm in heaven’s crown, Tho' a mountain’s fill of might, my feeble musings drown. This place of blood-red gold those words of choicest gem If only I’d take hold and put together them! I’d rush...
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Easy Techniques to Write Great Fiction
The most memorable and loved stories include plots, characters, and scenes that are fascinating, intricate, and driven with purpose. In the story-writing workshops I have taught, I have noticed that there is one thing amateur story-writers struggle...
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Fun Autumn Activities for You and Your Children
Autumn is the season in which creative energy bubbles over the brim of a child's imagination. They scurry into the house bearing the fruits of their harvest: grasshoppers that spring without a moment's notice, red leaves polished until they shine,...
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Biblical Principles on Marriage in Jane Austen's Books
Mrs. Bennet was snoring, the young ladies were occupying the parlor, and giddy Kitty suddenly announced, “He’s here! Mr. Bingley!” The snoring stopped, the ribbons were tossed into a basket, Jane’s cheeks were pinched, and all skirts were...
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A Tropical Vacation in Kauai, Hawai'i: What to Expect!
Are you planning a vacation to Kauai, Hawaii? Or perhaps you may even be contemplating a move or buying a condo in Kauai? Let me tell you about what I found after living on the island for a little over a month last June. This land is the blessed...
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The Awkward Fellow
Flip flopped feet padding softly on the dark earthy trail, we come around a bend and find him. Two-dimensional boulders are hurling themselves through the air onto his head from an overhanging ledge. One arm lifted to shield his head, angular legs...
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The Role of the Printing Press in the Reformation
Along with the many amazing communications barriers that were overcome, the invention of the moveable-type printing press made it possible for Bibles to be owned by the common people, thus helping make "the priesthood of all believers" a relevant identification for every Christian, whether or not...
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Clouds in a Tumbler: a Literary Analysis of Jane Eyre
“There was no possibility of taking a walk that day. We had been wandering, indeed, in the leafless shrubbery an hour in the morning; but since dinner... the cold winter wind had brought with it clouds so sombre, and a rain so penetrating, that...
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Philosophy Essay on Truth, Goodness, and Beauty Part III: The Beauty of Holiness
Beauty has always been an area of controversy. Even though many people may agree that there is an absolute standard of truth and goodness, they will not automatically make the connection that there must, therefore, be an absolute standard for the...
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Review of Bastien Piano Books
The Bastien piano books series bring fond memories to me of my early lessons using these books. I would examine the colorful pictures of children and notes, play the "Chocolate Cake" song with my mouth watering, and practice my songs for longer than...
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Philosophy Essay on Truth, Goodness, and Beauty, Part II: Is There an Absolute Good?
The principle that God holds in Himself all truth must also require that God holds in Himself all the truth about Goodness, for if there is such a thing as absolute goodness, then this falls under the category of absolute truth. The truth about what...
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8 Benefits of Writing in a Journal or Diary
Let me motivate you to continue writing in your journal, or if you haven't started yet, then let me tell you about all the wonderful blessings that will be added to your life when you start writing in your journal or diary. I hope that this article...
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Philosophy Essay on the True, the Good, the Beautiful, Part I: What is TRUTH?
The True, the Good, and the Beautiful have long held my attention as something I wanted to explore more deeply. We all have wondered at some point or other, "What is truth?" With that has been a desire for goodness --if it was attainable-- and a...
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Summary of King Lear and Its Major Themes
This play is about true vision.Those characters one would suppose are blind are the ones who see best; and those who have no physical blindness really cannot see a thing. In ancient Britain, when kingdoms and kings were not uncommon, there ruled...
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A Writer's Life
Some people say they like writing because it’s therapeutic. And they’re often right. Writing is personal expression, getting a load off the heart. It’s a fulfilling mental exercise, often untangling numerous strands of noodles. And it is...