In my life I have made some mistakes, as women, jobs and especially with my choice of cars. The first car I bought was a Ford Sierra that I bought from a friend. At that time, everyone I knew had a Sierra. It was fine for a period of time, but it just wasn’t the… Continue reading
Month: September 2021
What is fetal alcohol and what does it have to do with me?
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is not a mental health diagnosis or a medical diagnosis, but a general term used to describe a variety of syndromes and disorders that can occur in a child whose mother used alcohol during pregnancy. The effects and symptoms vary in severity. Many children share common effects that include emotional,… Continue reading
New book reveals the personal benefits of life-changing travel
Anyone who loves to travel will not be surprised by Tom Leegstra’s belief that travel transforms us for the better. But few of us have taken the time to analyze that transformation. In The Transformative Power of Travel: Discovering Himself by Exploring the World, Tom shares how travel changes us, teaching us to be more… Continue reading
Pulsate Plus – A drink with cholesterol and sterols
Pulsate Plus is a cholesterol sterols drink that contains forty-six specific nutrients along with eight wellness blends to ensure that you not only live a long life, but also a healthy and vibrant life. It links Chinese and Ayurvedic health principles to the typical Western diet to help your body in a number of ways.… Continue reading
Healthy and Delicious Grilled Weight Loss Recipes
Weight loss is not an easy journey, especially if you are just starting out. You will be hungry and it will be difficult to resist cravings for tasty food. Don’t miss out on large meals – grill your fruits, veggies, or lean meat for tasty, smoky, and satisfying dishes without feeling guilty about shedding a… Continue reading
Getting your Dachshund puppy to sleep through the night
So you’ve made the big decision and brought a dachshund puppy into your family. You have just brought your puppy home and he is playful and active, full of energy and giving kisses and hugs freely. After an active day, you think it’s impossible for you and your puppy to not be able to sleep… Continue reading
Pokémon cards teach life lessons to children
Although collecting Pokémon Cards may seem like a childish and superficial pastime, the actual game they understood can be an incredible aid in teaching children vital life skills. Learning to play Pokémon cards requires discipline and perseverance to learn and master, and by nature, the Pokémon Trading Card Game is a social endeavor. How exactly… Continue reading
Leo Ferris: The Man Who Saved the NBA
The early days of basketball often saw slow and unfriendly games for fans that often left viewers bored. Games often only reached their 40s and many of the best players averaged less than 15 points per game. Many early basketball games seemed more like a glorified version of the keep-away game than an action-packed professional… Continue reading
Terrible dropout rates for Detroit schools
A 2006 newspaper report and a 2005 Princeton study pose costly problems for Detroit school students and residents. In 2006, USA Today reported on a study funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He said that several of the largest school districts in the country had a graduation rate of less than 50%. Detroit… Continue reading
Racism killed Vincent Chin
Unless you’re Asian-American or involved in civil rights in some way, chances are you’ve never heard of the name Vincent Chin. Older people can remember about it. He would have turned sixty-five in May 2020. Vincent Chin was assassinated and died violently because of racism. Unlike George Floyd, Vincent Chin did not die at the… Continue reading