Gossip: Golden or deadly?
Though many of us enjoy it, gossip is a slippery subject with a sullied reputation. The word originated with the Old English “Godsibb”, meaning “a person…
Category: Personal Development
TRAVEL BAG The best way for surviving disasters
According to the National Safety Transportation Board, several factors can increase your chance of surviving an airline emergency. 1 Your shoes are on….
The problem with trip reviews
Travelers read reviews from other travelers, but how reliable are they? According to tripexpert.com, you have to use a critical eye in reading reviews on…
Rent your Wardrobe
Web-based companies allow you to rent expensive purses, trendy clothing and business wear. Some of the best, according to The Wall Street Journal:…
Month ahead travel planner, January 2017 Carnival Season: Jan. 6 – Feb. 28
Traditionally, Carnival Season is a time of merrymaking and feasting before the start of Lent, March 1. Germany’s Munich Fasching Carnival is famous for…
The Art of Talk: How to have a satisfying conversation
Conversation is not just about meeting new people. It is a way to learn and grow. The catch is, not just any conversation has that potential. To have a…
(Brief version: The Art of Conversation) How to have a satisfying conversation
At one time, good conversation advice was ‘stick to the weather’, but today even that can be treacherous. Satisfying conversations are still possible, and…
Travel Bag: Hawaii tops destinations; Cruise lines stop at Sitka
People looking for sand, sun, and palms have been headed to Hawaii this year. Island tourism hit new highs every month for the last 19 months. In August…
Hate needles? Dentists may soon use nasal spray
Forget those scary needles; an anesthetic nasal spray is on its way to the dentist’s office. Kovanaz is a pain-killing nasal spray which has now received…
Your dog knows what you are saying
A study from a Hungarian university seems to show that dogs understand what you are saying and how you are saying it. The research focused on family dogs…