When unexpected natural disasters (floods, fires, hurricanes) happen, many times people have to flee their home immediately. They have no time to pack. That is why people are urged to have an emergency go bag ready at all times. Clothing can take up most of the space in the bag because of the number of […]
Monthly Archives: May 2020
Our American flag has a proud history, and has survived many battles and wars since its official inception in 1777. The Continental Congress passed a resolution that read: ‘Resolved that the flag be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.’ In […]
For centuries, the stories of sailors have captivated audiences from one end of the world to the other. Tales of terrifying monsters, beautiful mermaids, and otherworldly storms offer intrigue and enthrallment, but these accounts are often debunked as mere myths. However, a more modern sea story offers excitement completely rooted in factual events. During the […]
America’s new normal includes social distancing, taking one’s temperature before entering certain places, and wearing a mask. This new normal is the result of a virus that causes respiratory distress and is highly contagious. The CDC recommends that we wear a mask when in public places in order to reduce the chance of contracting the […]
Why are so many backyards filled with the sound of clucking chickens? As of 2018, there were 23.7 billion chickens worldwide. There are more chickens than any other domesticated bird or fowl in the entire world. On the plus side, chickens are energetic, sociable critters that keep themselves entertained by pecking for bugs, underground insects […]
Service dogs are considered “working dogs,” not “pets”. There are 80 million such dogs living in households within the United States. These dogs are trained to help and be companions for people with disabilities. A service dog helps disabled people lead more independent lives. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a service dog […]
Being a wine connoisseur is not simply a matter of drinking and enjoying the taste of fine wines. There is much more to discerning the flavors and characteristics of wine than meets the eye. A true wine connoisseur will have a deep understanding on the subject of wine. A connoisseur’s knowledge of wine goes beyond […]
What little boy has not desired a treehouse for himself and his friends? What a wonderful, bonding activity for a father and son to work on together, i.e. building a little clubhouse in a backyard tree. Some people even have the funds to build a more elaborate treehouse for grownups. First, select a tree that […]
James E. Faust once remarked, “The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation.” This exact sentiment is celebrated by Americans on the second Sunday of May each year. A holiday dedicated to honoring and remembering the mothers who have shaped our families, Mother’s Day boasts an insurmountable influence on […]
While few people ever forget their high school graduation, the seniors comprising the Class of 2020 should have no trouble recalling the series of events befalling their unorthodox exit from secondary school. Schools across the nation remain closed for fear of COVID-19, leaving many hopeful seniors wondering what will become of their commencement ceremonies. Summing […]
Lightning is an electrostatic charge and is deceivingly beautiful in a nightime sky. A bolt of lightning is 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit which is 3 times hotter than the surface of the sun. There are approximately 3,000,000 strikes per day around the world. The electrical energy emitted from a single lightning bolt can power an 100 […]
Did you know this bear fact? Bears barely breathe when they are hibernating. They take one breath every 45 seconds. How does a mammal that large take in so little air, and still survive? How interesting! Let’s investigate this natural phenomena a little further. When bears hibernate, they do not eat or drink, urinate or […]
What causes these beautiful butterflies of the sky to migrate? What is the trigger? How do these majestic insects know to lift their wings to the wind and travel collectively thousands of miles to the south to lay their eggs and reproduce their species? Millions of monarchs migrate from Canada and the U. S. to […]