"The glorious history of man is filled with legends of dogs and memories of dogs: despicable dogs, respectable dogs, fearful dogs, pitiful dogs." From Red Sorghum by Mo Yan translated by Ho… Read More
Raising Sail. Photograph, Ann Fisher.
And so it begins . . . I am on Star Flyer as she heads out into the Atlantic making for Barbados and winter in the Caribbean.
Crossing the Atlan… Read More
list of “gods” from Google image search
I read this more and more – parents are upset over some policy, this time federal, restricting religious symbols / words / books in… Read More
Excerpts from various unfinished, finished, published and unpublished pieces of fiction and other literary efforts.
An Honest Review – July 2017
Shortly after she finished the fifth re… Read More
This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Why the government can't save you
In one sense, it’s sad that things like this happen.
It’s sad that it takes up time and there… Read More
ARE YOU RESPONSIBLE? – Monday September 4th 2017Memorise: To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood. Galatian… Read More
A table saw can have its circular saw blade driven on an electric motor directly or by belt or by gears. They come in different models that include portable, hybrid, contractors and cabinet… Read More
I Never Knew You. Most Christians will recognize these words as the scariest ones in the Bible. They’re from this passage in Matthew:
Mt 7:21 “Not everyone who says t… Read More
When the Kushner Cos. bought Three Apartment Buildings in a Gentrifying Neighborhood of Queens in 2015, most of the Tenants were Protected by Special Rules that Prevent Developers from Pushi… Read More
Heard of Film Farming, Hydroponics, Aquaponics, AeroponicsWhat do you think…can we grow plants without soil. If it is possible then farmers would be able to grow more food in less spa… Read More
Whoever loves God must also love his brother and sister. That’s not from me. It’s from the Bible. 1 John 4:21. And it’s a command from God. Ce… Read More
Blessed are the poor in spirit. Seriously? The poor in spirit are blessed? That sounds so backwards! It’s even more strange when it’s translated as happy… Read More
Trump Announces New Religious Freedom Initiatives. And Evangelical leaders cheer. But let’s be honest. Exactly what do those religious freedom initiatives accomplish?… Read More
Knowing how to use the right tools is one of the most important parts of gardening. If you don't have the tools, garden work is hard to complete. It is therefore important to know what tools… Read More
See the plank in your own eye. Most Christians should remember this as something Jesus said. It’s from a section the NIV titles Judging Others. It’s a hard issu… Read More
Every Christian should know what the Great Commission is. And pretty much everyone in the U.S. probably at least heard of separation of church and state. So when someone receives… Read More
We all know what ants look like but what do carpenter ants look like? However, did you know that not many of us can differentiate a carpenter ant from a dry wood termite? These two creatures… Read More
Flying carpenter ants are fascinating and troubling, more specifically for their incredible ability to spread their species. Some people hate them passionately. Others find them incredibly c… Read More
Carpenter ants rank among the most industrious insects globally. These creatures help the ecosystem by facilitating the decomposition of deadwood. However, when they decide to seek refuge in… Read More
Carpenter Ants rank among the most industrious insects globally. These creatures help the ecosystem by facilitating the decomposition of deadwood. However, when they decide to seek refuge in… Read More
Carpenter ants can severely damage your home. These creatures damage wood by tunneling and nesting inside leaving many homeowners trying to figure out how to kill carpenter ants. Even… Read More
There are endless things that can damage our homes. It might be floods, storms, ice, or snow. However, while these are some of the common issues that most of us think of, there is another ca… Read More
Carpenter ants play an essential role in turning decaying wood into sawdust-like material that can quickly rot and get absorbed by plants. However, finding carpenter ants in house walls … Read More
Banana Pudding Poke Cake is the perfect anytime dessert. It brings to mind the deliciousness of a true Southern favorite and makes a lovely, cool, refreshing treat for a hot summer day!… Read More
Writer's Craft Article by Karen S. Wiesner Tension and Twists, Part 3 Based on COHESIVE STORY BUILDING (formerly titled FROM FIRST DRAFT TO FICTION NOVEL {A Writer's Guide… Read More
We now face an existential crisis that may bring human civilisation to an end. This needs a whole of society effort to try and resolve it. Our current system is a planet-killing Ponzi scheme… Read More
When you think of Ancient Egypt you automatically think about the magnificent pyramids and powerful pharaohs. But what else did the Ancient Egyptians get up to?
In this article we are go… Read More
It was the day after Christmas in 1936 when George Orwell stepped off the train in Barcelona and followed his map to the recruiting office of the POUM (Partido Obrero de Unificación… Read More
Rodents love cars because they provide a warm and sheltered environment that’s perfect for nesting. They’re also attracted to the smell of food and other debris that may be left… Read More