Update your handwriting skills with a fountain pen
Don’t forget how to write Update your handwriting skills with a fountain pen The generation of children in gradeschool today may not learn cursive…
Category: Personal Development
HOPE: what it is, why we need it, and how to get more of it
Hope is a basic element of our physical and mental well-being. Those who have it have healthy habits, like getting enough sleep and exercise. They also…
Popularity of adult coloring books is still rising
Sales in the coloring category are soaring, alongside the number of titles offered, from one million units sold in 2014 to 12 million last year. About 300…
Airlines predict a record summer
U.S. airlines expect record passenger loads for June to August 15, a 4.5 percent increase over last year. With packed planes, customers should focus on…
Travel Bag Large hotels are rethinking their ‘goodbye’ practices
Checking out of a hotel used to be a time-consuming effort, especially if extra-charge surprises are included. At large hotels today, the checkout process…
How big is the solar system compared to, say, a soccer field?
Former NASA scientist Mark Rober was amazed by recent news that an unseen ninth planet is orbiting the sun. The planet can only be inferred to exist from…
No need to hang on to that old, unused credit card forever
You might have a couple of them hiding out in your wallet, usually tucked behind cards you presently use. If you get rid of them, your credit score…
Be aware of garden friends and foes!
Vegetables have relationships Be aware of garden friends and foes! Some plants thrive in each other’s company, but some just don’t get along. The cabbage…
Earth Day: Star power, trash, tiny solar cells – Science takes up energy challenge
If you are worried about clean energy of the future, don’t spend too much time dwelling on the problem. Many new energy strategies are in the works…
Help your teen have a safe, memorable prom night
High school graduation is an exciting time for seniors including proms and after-parties to attend, with prom safety rarely crossing their minds. Proms…