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Online Dating Tips for Men Over 50
Online dating is a good way to meet potential partners. But of course, like any tool, you need to know how to use it. Here are some online dating tips for men over 50 from a woman's perspective.
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Top 16 Songs About Dogs for When You Lose Your Dog
Saying goodbye to a pet is part of loving them. The grief is real, but as with any loss, the right song can play a role in getting through it. Here are some songs to help.
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15 Best Modern Covers of '70s Songs
Here are my 15 favorite '70s cover songs, including "American Woman" by Lenny Kravitz, "Without You" by Mariah Carey, and "Your Song" by Lady Gaga.
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Reducing the Risk of Osteoporosis: What You May Not Know
Osteoporosis affects millions of people and it can be severely debilitating. However, many people have dangerous misconceptions about this condition that need to be cleared up.
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Capsule Endoscopy Procedure: A Personal Experience
A capsule endoscopy procedure may be a good, less invasive procedure if the small intestines need to be examined. Learn about the how the procedure works and it's advantages and limitations.
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Nonverbal Communication Tips
Nonverbal communication often sends a stronger signal than the words you use to communicate. Learn what nonverbal communication is and find tips on how to interpret it and use it better.
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Nickel Plate Trail
The Nickel Plate Trail offers residents and visitors a safe and beautiful place to walk, bicycle, or inline skate on it's paved surface. The trail is currently divided into two sections. A 12.7 mile southern end between Peru and Cassville Indiana in...
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Versailles State Park
Versailles State Park is located just east of Versailles, Indiana off of US highway 50. It is a 5,988 acre park. Work on the park started in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corp. (CCC) but the project was handed over to the state before it's...
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Balloon Kyphoplasty Procedure: A Personal Experience
Balloon kyphoplasty procedures have been used to treat spinal fractures for a number of years now. Learn more about the procedure through my personal experience.
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Finding the Best Plasma TV
If you need some help finding the best plasma TV this page should help.
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Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Gardens
While Chicago, Illinois is home to the Garfield Conservatory, one of the largest and most renowned in the nation, Indianapolis has it's own small conservatory at Garfield Park, on the southside of the city. Considerably smaller, the Garfield Park...
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Butterfly Pictures
Whether you are student learning more about these fascinating insects, a nature lover, or someone who just appreciates the beauty of these creatures, the butterfly pictures and facts on this page may be just what you need. Below are images from...
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Mingo Falls
If you are looking for waterfalls, there are a number of them in Appalachian Mountains. Along the Blue Ridge Parkway and in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park there are an abundance of cascades. Some of these waterfalls require a strenous hike...
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Ramsey Cascades Trail
With hundreds of miles of mountain hiking available, the Ramsey Cascades Trail is one of the more popular hikes within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. It's not the longest, nor the most strenous, but it is scenic and offers an...
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Seahorse Pictures
Learn more about seahorses here.
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Choosing The Right Digital Photo Frames
Digital photo frames can be a great way of displaying your favorite photos and videos. Find out about choosing them here.
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How to Choose, Store, Grow, and Cook Green Beans
I love green beans. I like them steamed, sautéed, cooked in casseroles, and even when they're served with just a few of the right seasonings too. Find out why you should love these garden vegetables and ideas on how to prepare them.
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Harmonie State Park
Harmonie State Park lies in the southwest corner of Indiana along the banks of the Wabash river. It's bordered by Illinois to the west and Kentucky lies a short distance to the south. It's a natural setting with hardwoods, pines, and a gently...
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Choosing Bicycle Saddle Bags For The Necessities
If you go out on your bike, there are a number of things you need to take along for safety. Find out what some of the options are for your bike.
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Chain O Lakes State Park
Chain O' Lakes State Park lies in north eastern Indiana, near Albion. It encompasses 2,718 acres of land and a series of small lakes that are perfect for canoeing, fishing, and paddle boating during the warmer months. Chain O' Lakes was first...
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Medicine Bow Wyoming
Southeast of the small town of Medicine Bow, Wyoming lie the Medicine Bow Mountains and the Medicine Bow National Forest. The Snowy Range is part of this area as well. Along Interstate Highway 80, Laramie which is to the east, is the nearest sizable...
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Grand Teton National Park
In August 2010, I took a trip to Wyoming and saw Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and other sites in the area. In total, I spent just over 2 days in the Tetons and hiked a number of trails and captured some of the things I saw...
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A Visit to Yellowstone National Park
In mid-August 2010, I took a trip to Yellowstone National Park. I had a Yellowstone vacation many years ago, as a child of 6 or 7 years of age, but wanted to return since I remembered little of that earlier trip. Taking my vacation in mid-August...
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Teen Celebrities From the '70s
The 1970s had some wonderful teenage heartthrobs whom fellow teens loved to love all around the world. This page is dedicated to some of those teen celebrities.
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Electronic Writing Pad
Electronic writing pads digitize your notes and drawings to make using them more efficient. Learn about them here.
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How to Use Velcro Rollers
Velcro rollers are simple to use and can make your hair look great if you want more volume, wave, or curl. Here are tips for those of you who have never used them.
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17 Deer-Resistant Perennials
Are deer messing with your garden? Wondering how to protect your plants from local animals? If you want to be successful in having a beautifully landscaped yard or attractive garden, you need to choose plants that can handle the pests in your area. Let's talk about deer-resistant perennials.
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Potato Creek State Park
Discover Potato Creek State Park in Indiana.
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Shakamak State Park
Shakamak State Park lies in southwestern Indiana. It includes 1,766 acres of land including three lakes: Lake Lenape, Lake Shakamak, and Lake Kickapoo. If offers a number of outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking, horse back riding,...
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My Experience With Photo Recovery Freeware
Every lose important photos? I did. This is how I recovered them.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
If you are a race fan,a visit to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway should be on your bucket list. It attracts visitors from all over the world.
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The Electronic Pill Dispenser:
Whether you personally take a lot of medications or care for someone who does, an electronic pill dispenser or medication minder might be exactly what you need. Find out more about them here.
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How to Install Wainscoting Without a Professional
Wainscoting is a great way to update your home, but hiring a professional to design and do the woodwork can add up. I've provided three DIY options as well as my experience with DIY wainscoting below!
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How to Keep Your Outdoor Cat Warm in Winter
If you care for cats who live outdoors, then you need to learn how to keep them safe from winter's wrath with an outdoor cat shelter. Here are the practical tips you need.
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How To Make A Simple Wall Key Holder
If you like Do-It-Yourself projects, making this simple wall key holder should be a snap.
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Text-Only Plans
If you are the kind of person who only needs text messaging, why pay for voice minutes you won't use? Here are the options.
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Beef Stroganoff Recipes
My husband, like many American men, loves beef. Not long after we met years ago, I made my first meal for him. It was beef stroganoff. Now, many years later, he still requests this dish periodically. This particular beef stroganoff has a bit more...
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Why You Should Cook With a Pressure Cooker
Pressure cookers can make cooking easier, meats more tender and juicy, and time spent in the kitchen minimized. Learn more here.
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Covered Bridge Festival
There are approximately 90 covered bridges throughout Indiana, but Parke County in southwest Indiana has the largest concentration of them with 34 (or so) still standing. The first of the covered bridges built in the area were constructed in the...
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Brown County State Park: Trails and Hiking
Brown County State Park lies south of Indianapolis, Indiana. With its pretty, rolling landscape, it's a great place to go hiking. Learn about its trails and surrounding areas.
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McCormicks Creek State Park
McCormick's Creek State Park in Indiana provides a scenic location for hiking, camping, and the opportunity to rest and relax with nature. The area includes canyons, rolling, wooded terrain, and small creeks. It lies southwest of Indianapolis off of...
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Pokagon State Park
Pokagon State Park lies in the northeastern corner of Indiana. It offers visitors camping, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, and horseback riding as well as a variety of fun winter activities.
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Indiana Dunes State Park
The southern tip of Lake Michigan lies along Indiana's northern edge. Here, for a 25 mile stretch, lies the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, an area that provides a tremendous diversity of landscape, plant, and wildlife as well as inviting beaches....
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Summit Lake
Summit Lake State Park was established in 1988. It offers hiking trails, campgrounds, and an 800 acre manmade lake for fishing, birdwatching and a close look at rural Indiana prairie, wetland, and woodland landscapes. To the left is a view of...
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Whitewater Memorial State Park
Outside of tiny Liberty, Indiana lies Whitewater Memorial State Park along with the Hornbeam Nature Preserve and adjacent Brookville Reservoir. The park offers camping, hiking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, and swimming. Learn more about this...
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The Zionsville Rail Trail
Rail trails have sprung up around the country in the past 10 to 15 years. They have been a popular way of making use of old rail beds which offers residents a good fitness activity. A number of these rail trails exist in Indiana and they are...
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Fort Harrison State Park
Fort Harrison State Park is a small state park located on the north east side of Indianapolis, Indiana. If offers hiking, biking, and horseback riding. In the winter, it's a popular spot for sledding as well. It's a farily young park, but has...
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Tippecanoe River State Park
Tippecanoe River State Park lies just off the eastern edge of U.S. Highway 35 in northern Indiana, just outside the town of Winamac. With over 22 miles of trails, access to the Tippecanoe River, and plenty of camping; fisherman, canoers, hikers,...
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Discovering the Delphi Indiana Canal
Prior to the late 1800's, many inland areas of the United States relied on canals for affordable transportation. The Wabash & Erie Canal was the longest canal in the country upon it's completion. It didn't last long, but it was a major effort and...
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Visiting Mounds State Park in Anderson, Indiana
Mounds State Park is located east of Anderson, Indiana, off of highway 232. Here are a description, general information, and a photo tour of the park to help you prepare for a visit.
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Spring Mill State Park
Spring Mill state park is located outside of tiny Mitchell, Indiana in the southern part of the state. It was established in 1927 and includes a nature preserve that is home to a variety of wildlife from the endangered blind cave fish, turkey, and...
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A Delicious Graham Cracker Crust
The key to a perfect pie is often in the crust. For many pies, this means a good flakey crust made from dough that you prepare at home. For other pies, it's a graham cracker crust. Here is a simple recipe.
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Language Development Activities for Preschool-Age Children
You can stimulate language skills, imagination, and creativity through simple activities with preschool-age children. Learn more about how to do it here.
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Shades State Park in Indiana
Shades State Park is one of many parks in Indiana that provides hiking opportunities. Learn about it here.
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Prophetstown State Park
A few hundred years ago, tall grass prairies were a common sight in portions of the American midwest, including northwestern Indiana. Of course, many things have changed since then, not the least of which is the use of such fertile soil for farm...
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Bike Trail: Indiana's Cardinal Greenway
The Cardinal Greenway is the longest single bike trail in Indiana. Discover more about it here.
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Clifty Falls
I'm a confirmed hike-omaniac. I try to work it into nearly every vacation or getaway, and only the extremes of any season can keep me away. I'll hike mountains, prairies, wetlands, canyons, or anything else that's got a bit of a trail. I live in...
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The Best Bike Trail in Indianapolis: The Monon Trail
Indianapolis has a number of trails, but the Monon is the longest and best known. Learn more about it here.
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Turkey Run State Park
I grew up in Indiana. My parents frequently took us to state park areas for the day and I grew to love the experience of hiking in the woods with the sights, sounds, and smells of nature replenishing my soul. Our excursions weren't limited to state...
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Tropical Beach Pictures
Most of us live with the harsh reality that the sand and surf of a beach is many miles away and vacations to these locales are too far apart. For this reason, some nice tropical beach pictures might be needed to help us through.
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Pet Hair Remover Tools
Have a pet? Then you have fur. Here are some of the best ways to survive the fur deluge.
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The Worst Way to Lose Your Job
Tips for surviving a job loss as well as suggestions on how bosses can be part of the solution.
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Cutest Bunny Contest
Some people have dogs, some have cats, and others have birds. However, for those of us who just want a pure bundle of love, we have a bunny. Learn a few interesting facts about these little critters and vote for the cutest one here.
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Lost Cats and the Importance of a Breakaway Collar
We love our cats and we want to protect them. Losing a cat can be traumatic but it happens every day. If you take a few precautions, like using a breakaway cat collar, you can improve your chances.
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How to Choose a More Rugged Cell Phone For Work or Outdoors
Any electronic device is susceptible to damage when dropped, exposed to excessive heat, cold, or moisture. Dust and dirt can also work to destroy such devices. If you're an individual who works or plays in an environment where such hazards are...
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Bathroom Safety Products For Seniors
For some seniors, poor balance, weakness, or limited range of motion can make it difficult to bathe, shower, and toilet. Find out what you can do to assist them.
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Rain Pictures From Around the World
Whether soothing, refreshing, or awesome, rain is a significant force in our lives. Enjoy the sounds and sights of rain on this page.
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A Look Back at 1970s Toys
If you were a kid in the 1970s then you might have fun remembering some of the games and toys you had.
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Bike Tire Pumps
Basic bicycle safety includes having a way to keep your tires inflated when on a ride. If you are a beginner here are some tips you can use.
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How to Get Safe Water When Hiking
For those who are active, having access to clean fresh water while you are out is a matter of your health and safety. A good water filtration bottle is a simple answer. Learn more about them here.
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How to Choose Medical Alert Systems
Medical alert systems can help keep elderly individuals safe when living independently. Here are some tips for choosing them and a review of some of the more popular ones.
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How to Protect, Buy, and Install Projector Lamps
Find out here how to care for, choose, and install your projector lamp.
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Tips for Choosing and Using A Kids Camcorder
Kids can learn a lot by mastering and using devices such as cameras and camcorders. Attention, focus, creativity, and imagination are all enhanced. Learn more about choosing and creatively using these devices with kids.
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Things to Do With Pictures
Here are a few suggestions for getting creative with your photos.
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The '70s Music Experience
The '70s music scene was about some important transitions. Some of the major names in popular music were gone. A softer rock genre emerged. But so did heavy metal, crossover country, punk, reggae, and disco. Relive the music of the 1970s here.
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A Look Back at 1970s TV
There's a lot of quality TV today, but it's due in part to the television in the 1970s, which reflected some of the social issues of that time period.
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Finding a Basic Phone for Calling Only
Sometimes you just want a phone to be a phone, and you just want to be able to communicate. Are those phones still out there?
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Cell Phones for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Cell phones are great tools for maximizing productivity, providing security, and enhancing lives with better communication. Find out what devices and software make them accessible for those with vision loss.
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How to Help an Elderly Parent: Tips on Caring for Aging Parents
Millions of adults find themselves in the role of caring for elderly parents. Here are some tips gleaned from years spent as a caregiver.
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Your Old Digital Camera
Digital cameras get more talented all of the time as features and resolution continue to grow. This is great news for enthusiasts and novices alike. The only drawback is that often when deciding to buy a newer model, there's an old digital camera to...
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What Good Is A GPS Digital Camera?
If you travel with your camera or take a large volume of photos, a GPS camera may be a good thing to consider. Learn about their functions and the options you have for geotagging your images.
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Which are the Cutest Puppies?
Any day can be made better with a cute puppy. Vote in our contest to determine the cutest.
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19 Fun Things to Do in Indiana
Wondering what to do in Indiana? Whether you want to get away for a day or are simply passing through, here are some must-see places that you aren't likely to find in a guidebook.
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Homemade Vegetable Soup Like Grandma Used to Make
As a kid, I loved my mother's homemade vegetable soup. While she didn't work from a recipe, I jotted down notes one day as she worked in the kitchen so the rest of us could enjoy it in the future.
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Compact Waterproof Camera
Want to capture some great images while you play in the surf, snorkel, or hike in all kinds of weather conditions? Get tips for choosing and using the right compact waterproof camera.
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Comprehensive Sex Education Should Be Taught in Schools
There are only a few people who oppose sex education in schools, but more people oppose comprehensive sex education over abstinence-only programs. Although I understand the value of wanting kids to wait, I think it's misguided to think that having...
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The Influence of Advertising on Children
Learn about how advertising has changed over the years, the effects it has on children, and what parents can do to limit its influence.
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Parents of Famous People
Parents are often blamed or credited for the way their adult children behave, the success that they have, and the misfortunes they experience. We often look to the parents to see where someone's values come from and to see who is "responsible" for...
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Small-Town America: Mulberry, Indiana
Mulberry is a small, rural community in Indiana. Learn a bit about its history and see what it has to offer.
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How To Help Abandoned Cats and Kittens
Cats rival dogs as the most popular pets. Unfortunately, there is a growing problem with stray cats and kittens. Find out how you can help.
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A Rugged Digital Camera
If you take your camera along on outdoor excursions, to a work site, or are perhaps a little clumsy, you might want to consider a camera with better durability. Here are some tips..
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Rail Trails: Perfect for Family Bike Rides
Rail trails make bicycling safe and easy. They provide an ideal place for a fun family bike ride together. Learn more about these trails and where to find them.
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Circus City - The World's Greatest Amateur Circus
In the late 1800's and early 1900's the circus was a very popular form of entertainment. Traveling from town to town, they brought their shows filled with exotic animals, daring performers, and rousing music to adoring crowds. One town in Indiana,...
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Cell Phones Without a Plan
If you want a phone but don't want the commitment of a plan there are a couple of possibilities for you.
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How to Stop Unwanted Calls and Messages
Unwanted calls and messages can be anywhere from frightening to a simple annoyance. Get tips for ending the madness.
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How to Spend Less
There are many tips for saving money out there. However, this page is focused on examining ways you can adjust your mindset or your lifestyle to live on less and still live well.
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Best Camcorders for Still Pictures
Many camcorders on the market are capable of taking still photos in addition to recording video footage. However, some do a better job than others. Here are some tips for finding the best camcorder for still pictures.
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1970s Nostalgia
Like any decade, growing up in the 1970s was unique. It was a simpler time in many ways and yet a time of change and complexity.
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How to Transfer Pictures to Computer
If you're new to digital photography you may have questions about how to download or transfer photos to computer where you can edit, save, or share them on the internet. Here are the options.
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A TV for the Kitchen
A TV for the kitchen can really make life easier. Get to know your options here.
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The Best Cameras Under $100
If you want a new digital camera but you don't want to spend big this page can help you find the best cameras under $100.
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Saving Money
At some point you may be dissatisfied with your available cash. You may decide you need to figure out where you're going wrong. This page offers tips on how to save more of your money.
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Digital Camera Memory
Images you take with a digital camera are stored digitally in the cameras internal memory or on an external device such as a memory card or microdrive. Learn about choosing, using, and caring for memory cards.
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Protecting and Cleaning Your Camera Lens
The lens on a digital camera is one of the most critical and expensive parts of your equipment. If the images you create are to be sharp and clear, the camera lens must be clean and scratch free. Here are tips on doing it right.
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The Story of My Fiero
Most people love and fondly remember their first car. I'm no different. My first car, back in 1984 was a Pontiac Fiero. Wow, was I in for a ride.
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Filming Tips for Better Home Movies
The camcorder of today allows even casual users to create great home movies. Learn some tips to make your movies stand out.
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Cell Phones and Plans for Seniors
Why would cell phones for seniors need to be any different than typical phones? For many individuals, they don't. For others however there are some special considerations. Learn more here.
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10 Beginning Photography Tips
Here is some necessary information for anyone who has experienced envy upon viewing someone else's photos. The tips here will help you create images everyone loves.
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Influence of Media on Children
Children in the US are exposed to thousands of hours of television, internet content, billboards, magazines, and other forms of media. What effect does it have on young minds and what can parents do to counteract any negative influence? Find out more here.
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Television Violence and Children
With the right programming, television can provide entertainment and education for children. However, as we all know, it contains a significant amount of negative images. Learn more about its influence and how to counteract it.
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Digital Photo Backup
If you value your photos you will need to back them up. Find out about your options.
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Amplified Phones
If you have a hearing impairment or know someone who does maybe you should consider an amplified phone to make communication easier and more effective. Here are tips for choosing the right one.
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What to Do If Your Cell Phone Is Stolen
Cell phones disappear daily. They're sometimes merely misplaced, but occasionally, they are stolen. Here's what you need to know if it happens to you.
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Best Cell Phones for Kids
If you think it might be time to get your child a cell phone, there are a few things to consider. Here is some info to help you make your decision.
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What to Do With Old Cell Phones
So you have a great new phone, but what do you do with the old one? Here are some ideas.
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Cell Phones for the Hearing Impaired
Get help choosing the best cell phone for someone with a hearing impairment.
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Cameras for Kids
Stimulating a child's love of learning is one of the most important tasks for parents and teachers. Find out what photography can do to make it fun.