A 2019 poll found that 30% of Americans have at least one tattoo, but tattoos prove problematic for many members of our society. Many religious creeds discourage visits to the tattoo parlor, and other Americans almost faint at the mere thought of a needle repeatedly piercing their skin. While this small minority utilizes subcutaneous ink […]
If you feel like doing something out of the norm, why not celebrate a different food each day for a week. Don’t do it alone though, enjoy the experience with family and friends. The following is for the dates January 19 through January 25, 2020. Sunday, January 19, is National Popcorn Day. What goes […]
Most fictional stories are inspired by events or people in the author’s life. An example are the Winnie-the-Pooh stories by Alan Alexander Milne, better known as A. A. Milne. His son, Christopher Robin, had a menagerie of toy animals. His bear purchased at Harrods in London came with the name of Edward, but Christopher […]
Over 3 billion fortune cookies are made each year in the United States. Most of them are purchased by Chinese restaurants. At the end of their meal, Americans look forward to breaking open their Chinese fortune cookie and reading what is written on the rectangular piece of paper that is hidden inside. Were these […]
It doesn’t matter if you were a child in the 40s, 50s, 60s, or later; all generations have at least one thing in common—they grew up being entertained by puppets! These television shows kept the young ones occupied while building their self-esteem. Baby Boomers fell in love with Howdy Doody. He was a wooden puppet […]
With cold and flu season upon us, it seems that illness is absolutely everywhere. Although winter has become synonymous with poor health, many people turn to home remedies as an easy and inexpensive method to counter sickness. The fact that a bracing cup of tea flavored with honey and lemon can help combat cold symptoms […]
Would you like to improve your skills at school and/or work? There is one thing you can do that will enhance several beneficial qualities at the same time. See if you can guess what it is. This activity helps people to train their eyes to pick out slight differences in colors and shapes. They have […]
Stickers have become a very valuable attribute to today’s society. People place stickers all over the place from cups to cars to even school supplies and laptops. Vinyl adhesive stickers first started to make an appearance after World War II, when many advancements were made to adhesive. During these times vinyl stickers were used to […]
When my daughter was young, I made her walk around mud puddles so she would stay clean. I could see by the look on her face it was a major test of obedience. I realize now that she really, really, really wanted to jump in the puddle and experience the thrill! All I was […]
National Bobblehead Day is established as an official National Observance Day to be celebrated annually each year on Jan. 7. It is a day of celebration for all spring-connected head bobbing figurines. Bobbleheads have been popular collectibles since the 20th century. With the use of plastic, mass production of bobbleheads was possible at a reasonable […]
As the baby boomer generation gets up in years, health care assistants are and will continue to be in high demand. In fact, the health care field will need more trained assistants than the population will be able to provide. In most of the world, people over 65 are the fastest growing age group. […]
Most sandwiches today are variations of the original. PB&J In 1896 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING magazine suggested readers use a meat grinder to make a peanut butter to spread on bread. In the 1940s jelly was added to the sandwich, making the PB&J sandwich. What started as peanut butter and jelly spread between two slices of bread, […]
Here in Southeast Texas, fishing is a leisurely activity most frequently enjoyed in warm weather. Local anglers usually prefer to take to the lakes or bays during a sunny spring midday or a balmy summer morning. However, north of StickerTalk’s native climate, a different breed of fisherman seeks out their quarry during the most bitter […]