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Our completed vignette for the Dwell with Dignity Thrift Studio 2017. One of my favorite nonprofits in North Texas is Dwell with Dignity. I am honored to be one of the Dallas inter… Read More

Mary J. Blige is ready to show the Strength of a Woman with her 13th studio album.The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has announced an April 28 release date for the project and revealed the cover art… Read More

In this article we have an exclusive interview with Paranormal Author Lynn Hones, Author of Laugh in the Dark. Let’s get this interview started.Jonuel:  What was an early experien… Read More

National Park Week is April 15 – 23, 2017. Visit national parks for free this weekend! This week we’re celebrating our country’s best idea: our national parks. On Marc… Read More

At the Macy’s Flower Show, I learned how Victorians professed love and hate through beautiful blooms. Recently I sat in a café with a soon-to-be-married friend discussing how to… Read More

Who first coined the phrase, “It’s a small world”? I’ll wager that whoever it was, surely they would never have envisioned cramped and encroached upon much of our pla… Read More

The ancient tradition of Jin Shin Jyutsu is an art still to be discovered in the Western world. Jin Shin Jyutsu® may not be a household name yet, but if we take a look back to 1979 when… Read More

The legacy of America’s Mermaid Esther Williams lives on with the Aqualillies. Statuesque and graceful are words used to describe many stars of the silver screen, but only one had an u… Read More

On a calm, clear night in Paia, Mary and Michael joined together on the golden shore for the most romantic moment of their lives. This adventure loving couple set out upon a new journey, sta… Read More

On a day like any other, Anna stopped to buy a plant from a stand on the side of the road. Impressed by the book he was enthralled in, she struck up a conversation with Christopher, the man… Read More

It was fate that brought this sweet pair together! Anna was on her way home and stopped at a quaint little plant sale set up on the side of the road. She has no idea as she slowed the car th… Read More

It was a beautiful evening on the North shore of Maui and Mary & Mike were ready to exchange their vows and begin the next stage in their journey together. The sunset lighting on the Nor… Read More

I am eternally grateful to the liberated ladies of the Swinging Sixties for sticking their heads above the  women’s rights parapet, although I do worry that in 2017… Read More

I have just printed off the fourth draft of my first-born novel.  It is the first time I have printed it off in its entirety and am taking a few moments to admire and caress it, before… Read More

Homeowners named Stuart and Alison are among the top names of homeowners with the most valuable homes in the country, worth a median of more than $330,000 — 66 percent more than the me… Read More

The end is in sight for my first work of fiction.  So close that, with some trepidation,  I have started making a shortlist of possible agents to approach but, despite the current… Read More

Hangovers are the worst. That nasty combo of headache, nausea and gut-pain can cost you precious hours of your life. While there are certainly preventative measures you can take to reduce th… Read More

The Rules I’d have if I didn’t hate Rules I’d love to hear about your Rules in the comments below I hate Rules, as a Rule (!!), but if we must have Rules, I’d rather… Read More

We like to think we’re making our own decisions, but ‘social contagion’ studies suggest we’re more impressionable than we know. You’re sitting in an airpla… Read More

For centuries, artists have warned about the dangers of creating consciousness. From Greek mythology to ‘Frankenstein’ to ‘Westworld,’ here are some of thei… Read More

Founded in 2016 by Mary Biggins and Katie Ghelli, MealPal (formerly known as MealPass) has facilitated more than 2 million […] The post Our Interview with MealPal & ClassPass Co… Read More

When they announced that they would be adding a new Quick Service location to the highly anticipated Pandora, the World of Avatar I was pretty excited.  Animal Kingdom has typically had… Read More

Perched on a narrow rocky outcrop, the magnificent castle of Queribus stands at an altitude of 728 metres. The castle was first mentioned in 1020 as part of the County of Besalù, then… Read More

A woman’s lost engagement ring has been found on a garden carrot after 13 years. Mary Grams from Alberta, Canada was weeding her garden in September 2004 when she believes she lost her… Read More

As a part of the wonderful 2017 Jersey Festival of Words, I went to see Dame Jenni Murray talk about her book A History of Britain in 21 Women last night.  Before I go any fur… Read More

Sept. 29–NASHVILLE — As Gov. Bill Haslam considers running for U.S. Senate, state Democrats say the Republican governor’s unknown stake in the Haslam family-owned Pilot Fly… Read More

On 5th December 1872, the ship Dei Gratia was about 400 miles east of the Azores, when crew members spotted a ship adrift in the choppy seas. Capt. David Morehouse was surprised the vessel w… Read More

Did you know about these 6 horrible cases of human experimentation that actually happened? Throughout history doctors largely have been viewed as trustworthy healers and caregivers of the si… Read More

All Photos By Gail We were having a divine Italian lunch at Olio e Piu when I glanced out the window and spotted — on the tiny traffic island wedged between the cross streets of Sixth… Read More

Hey there, Disney Guys and Gals!    Who is dreaming of a Disney Christmas???? I know I always am and I live here! If you are heading down this holiday season, or planning a trip fo… Read More

On Tom Petty’s birthday, October 20, we remember 6 reasons why we loved the man and his music. I’ve been listening to Tom Petty since the womb. My mom is undoubtedly his biggest… Read More

These unique options are nothing like the traditional funeral services you’ve been to. If you’re bored by the idea of funeral services, here are seven far more interesting ways t… Read More

Greetings, Disney Fans and Holiday Decor Lovers!     Just this past weekend, my family and I stopped by Disney Springs to check out the holiday decorations and this year's all… Read More

I have used Y-STR testing to confirm that my immigrant ancestor was Robert Thompson who died 1697 in St. Mary's County, Maryland. I used my list of Y-DNA matches at Family Tree DNA and the r… Read More

Hey there, Disney Fans!     Hope everyone had an awesome Turkey Day and is already neck-deep in holiday cheer and excitement! I know we are in MY house. Our Disney themed Chri… Read More

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the NewsBrought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com.Disney will be making daily announcements about its new and upcoming parks and resorts projects be… Read More

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the NewsBrought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com.The American Adventure in Epcot's World Showcase will be closing for a month-long refurbishment la… Read More

All Access Photo / Splash News Karrueche Tran, Jurnee Smollett-Bell And Issa Rae Among Pre-Globes Party Stunners The Golden Globes are tonight so all weekend long your favorite cele… Read More

I began my post Getting started with GEDmatch with the following discussion: _________________________________________________________________There are two very important items for using DNA… 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

How the American Pledge of Allegiance Got Started For many of us, school started each day with our right hands over our hearts, reciting the words to the Pledge of Allegiance. Similar to the… Read More

Hello there, Disney Fans!     Recently, on a day that the parks were particularly flooded with people, I decided to take my kiddos down to Disney Springs to kill some time. No… Read More

If you thought you knew what happened at the Salem witch trials, these facts may shock you.  The infamous Salem witch trials began in colonial Massachusetts in February of 1692 when two… Read More

While citizens of a few states now have access to legal marijuana, most of the U.S. isn’t there yet. Over the last few years weed lovers have finally gotten the break they’ve bee… Read More

From a spaceship to a pickle barrel, these architectural wonders have just one thing in common: they’re very strange homes. Explore eight of the weirdest homes in the U.S. and learn ho… Read More

Spending too much time in front of the television could increase your chance of developing potentially fatal blood clots known as venous thrombosis. Even trying to counterbalance hours of TV… Read More

An intimate look into the wonderful mind (and body) of actor Doug Jones. Doug Jones is not just one of the most prolific actors in Hollywood. He’s also played some of the most iconic a… Read More

They’re back! On March 4, the 90th Academy Awards are here to frustrate us again with undeserving winners. I distinctly remember watching the Oscars in early 1983 and crying when Richa… Read More

Hey there, Disney Guys and Gals!     So, who thinks they know all there is to know about the Resorts at Walt Disney World? Have you tried all of the restaurants, stayed in all… Read More

ABLEnow and NWBA Partner to Help Athletes with Disabilities Achieve Their Financial Goals Agreement makes ABLEnow the official ABLE program of the NWBA. RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 27, 2018&nb… Read More

Three Hots and a Cot – Creative Non-Fiction by Elizabeth Christie – “God, if you want me to be a nun, please don’t tell me about it tonight. Amen.” Lying on my… Read More

– Therapeutic Writing Resources – For the past few years, I’ve been studying therapeutic writing, also known as developmental creative writing, expressive writing, and writ… Read More

These strong women in history ditched their subservient roles and fought for the cause. Despite their subjugated status in society, strong women in history played vital roles in the Civil Wa… Read More

With a little paint and a lot of love, Instagram’s @Cyguy83 designs incredibly lifelike dolls. Cyrus Bronock’s day starts just like anyone’s might: He rises early, brews so… Read More

Image Source for Above Photo. All Other Photos By Gail. Opening an art gallery inside a restaurant may not be an entirely original idea, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t happen… Read More

Hey there, Disney Fashion Lovers!     If you are anything of a Disney fashionista, you probably know all about Dapper Day and Disney Bounding, but for those of you who may not… Read More

As if cramps and mood swings weren’t enough. What do being moody, getting cramps, and feeling exhausted all have in common? You guessed it: your period. But these standard symptom… Read More

Royal weddings rarely diverge from tradition, but Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan on shaking things up. As the world eagerly anticipates the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on… Read More

Ahead of the new Slender Man film, catch up on the creature’s mythology, a product of our time. Much of America learned about the “existence” of the Slender Man through the… Read More

Exhuming historical accounts of people being buried alive. The idea of being buried alive is horrifying. Though the possibility of waking in your coffin after being mistakenly buried alive i… Read More