How Hard Can Love Be? by Holly Bourne (proof) - All Amber wants is a little bit of love. Her mum has never been the caring type, even before she moved to California, got remarried and had a… Read More
I didn't have much to share in February, so I thought instead I would post a recap that covered both February and March.February Reviews:Starborn by Lucy Hounsom (review copy) - This was a r… Read More
I didn't have much to share in February, so I thought instead I would post a recap that covered both February and March.February Reviews:Starborn by Lucy Hounsom (review copy) - This was a r… Read More
When I finished June with $2,331.00 income I thought “that was it!” It was a great income and I haven’t expected that I could ever exceed it. I hoped, I could beat it by a… Read More
10.47pm:I require a rather strong and smoky flavor, a non pungent liquidity that doesn't sting the nostrils. I require some time alone with my failed attempt in drawing. Soft, this is painti… Read More
"TV pioneer Mary Tyler Moore was a modern woman's role model" PBS NewsHour 1/25/2017ExcerptSUMMARY: She had an iconic smile and laugh, but actress and comedian Mary Tyler Moore was als… Read More
Alcohol has always been an accepted substance that has been constantly abused over time. When consumed inappropriately it leads to a chronic disease called alcoholism. Much like any other ch… Read More
"How the feeling of falling behind fuels deadly distress for white Americans" PBS NewsHour 2/23/2017ExcerptSUMMARY: Why have middle aged, white Americans experienced a stunning rise in… Read More
Everyone, it seems, takes their cues on how alcohol affects the mind and body from an eclectic mix of knowledge: personal experience, pop culture, tall tales of long nights, the latest studi… Read More
When you hear the term “Florida”, the first thing that comes to mind is paradise. But things are not always as they seem. Yes, the place is a heaven to some, particularly ret… Read More
Top 10 Unsolved Murders in American History
Although there are many unsolved crimes and mysteries in America and throughout the world, we have chosen this list as the Top 10 Unsolved Murders… Read More
When you miss your period the first thing you normally look for is pregnancy. But when that is ruled out, other possible things to consider are birth control pills or entering menopause.
One… Read More
Last Night I Sang to the Monster by Benjamin Alire Sáenz (bought) - Zach is eighteen. He is bright and articulate. He's also an alcoholic and in rehab instead of high school, but he d… Read More
"Shields and Brooks on ‘reality show’ rules and midterm prospects" PBS NewsHour 8/17/2018ExcerptSUMMARY: Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist Davi… Read More
Sadie by Courtney SummersPublished: 4th September 2018 | Publisher: Wednesday Books Courtney Summers' WebsiteA missing girl on a journey of revenge. A Serial―like podcast following the… Read More
I read this short story to my Writer’s Group last week. Over the last year or so, I have read them snippets from my first attempt at a novel which is about the challenging relationshi… Read More
Prayer
– Non-Fiction by Terry Engel –
Lisa worried her way through the second round of in vitro and the resulting pregnancy with Stella and Jackson. Our first in vitro pre… Read More
Book Review of Anne Lamott’s Almost Everything: Notes on Hope
– Book Review by Catherine Lanser –
A few months back I had an opportunity to see Anne Lamott spea… Read More
That's Not What Happened by Kody KeplingerPublished: 28th August 2019 | Publisher: Hodder Children's Books | Source: Publisher.Kody Keplinger's WebsiteIt's been three years since the Virgil… Read More
The island of Ireland has produced some of the worlds best sports stars in different sports. From road racing to football, Ireland is known for being a great sporting nation.
Below you will… Read More
How to Make Friends With the Dark by Kathleen GlasgowPublished: Rock the Boat | Publisher: 11th April 2019 | Cover Illustrator: Anders Røkkum | Cover Designer: Jennifer Heuer | Source… Read More
There are many reasons why people start using legal or illicit drugs like opioids. Oftentimes, the reason is to deal with life stressors or to address physical pain. According to available d… Read More
I want to talk about a difficult subject today…Chronic Pain and Addictions. When you live with Chronic Pain, you can find yourself spiraling in a dark hole. Sometimes depression becom… Read More
Beer, biscuits and butter – is that settling for less? Some people will ask, “less than what?” Others will just say, “I’m fine with that.”&nbs… Read More
Image by Marvel Comics
I’ll admit that despite my somewhat young age (I’m 25 years old), I have always been more connected to what classic comic books have to offer and one… Read More
Metformin is a biguanide oral anti-hyperglycemic agent. Its mode of action is thought to be increased peripheral glucose utilization mediated by increased insulin sensitivity and inhibition… Read More
Geriatric syndromes are difficult to understand due to the complexity of the multiple factors and the synergistic effects of the various risk factors. These situations are called syndromes t… Read More
Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive disease that affects millions of Americans. It can cause a large number of medical problems and is associated with violence and child abuse. Alcoholism c… Read More
University of Central Florida
Sponsored Article Teen substance abuse and addiction to drugs are all too dangerous epidemics occurring across the United States. The most recent national… Read More
Dame Kathleen Lonsdale (née Yardley) (1903 – 1971) was an Irish scientist, specialising in Crystallography, a passionate prison reformer, and a Quaker pacifist.
Kathleen was bor… Read More
The human back is made up of muscles, ligaments, tendons, disks, and bones, all of which work together to support the body and allow us to move around. The segments of the spine are cush… Read More
The connotations, intonations, and ancient origins of proper enunciation.Photo by Carolina Jacomin on UnsplashThis is a follow-up article to a piece I had written on Cults and Extreme B… Read More
Igniting the voting bloc of our strong working class.Photo by Rob Lambert on Unsplash“The final war will not be a race war, it will not be between blacks and whites. The fina… Read More
At 18° north latitude, Hainan, China, has bright, tropical sunshine and long, sandy coasts. Thousands of colorful sails adorn the line that connects the sea and sky. As for the… Read More
Addiction is something that can impact anyone at any time. There are a lot of people who feel like addiction is only something that impacts a specific group of people. In reality, that is no… Read More
If you are like me, coffee is the only thing that gets you out of bed in the morning. Have you ever considered the effects drinking coffee has on your health?
Approximately 80%… Read More
Numerous haunted places in Australia are surrounded by mystery and steeped in tragic history. Whether you are a ghost hunter hoping to catch a glimpse of a ghost wandering a haunte… Read More
Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, has been struggling with alcoholism since the early 2000s, and after the death of his brother Beau in 2015, he began using crack cocaine and beca… Read More
The news article titled "Balanced News: 4 Times Nepotism Had Deadly Consequences" discusses the negative impacts of nepotism, particularly in high-stakes roles. It highlights four instances… Read More
NAC Hangover Cure: How N-Acetyl Cysteine Can Help Alleviate Alcohol Hangovers
Hangovers are a common downside of excessive alcohol consumption, often characterized by symptoms like headache… Read More