I was raised in a home where I remember very little clutter around me. My mother was very meticulous about keeping things organized and not having things we didn’t need. She taught us that there is, in fact, a way to live an orderly life. It was fundamental in my way of thinking about the physical space in which I […]
Every fisherman dreams of a bigger catch! Is it possible to know in advance when you should plan a trip to enjoy fishing, fish more than usual and go home 100% satisfied? Based on my own personal research on the best fishing times, I think it is. When I started fishing, the best time to fish for me was the […]
Manuel Antonio National Park is home to 109 species of mammals, 184 species of birds, and an uncountable variety of reptiles, insects, and plants. It’s hard to walk very far in the park without encountering some of its fascinating wildlife. In addition, Manuel Antonio National Park offers spectacular views of the ocean and nearby islands. We are not alone in […]
Here are seventeen systems, methods, approaches. System One. The easiest and least painful way to read faster is to think that way and act on it, forcing yourself to read faster. Just run your eyes across the page a little faster each time you pick up a book, magazine, or publication. It works well when you’re standing in line at […]
America loves a hero. This is the story of a hero who was trained to speak, but instead acted. I love hero stories, don’t you? “Give ’em Watts, boys” is where the story begins. I know it’s an unusual way to start a story, but this is an unusual story. What does it mean, Give ’em Watts guys? For starters, […]
Working with people who have had or continue to have Voice Damage is tricky because they are so fearful about using their voices, and rightly so. This fear creates inhibitions that must be overcome by learning healthy technique. I start by teaching one of the three essential elements of singing until it is mastered to a certain degree before I […]
If you can’t take your date to Venice, take her to The Spaghetti House for that romantic Italian evening. London’s West End is a very good area to impress a date, with theatres, chic bars, cinemas galore, plus its many restaurants, many of which, let’s face it, are big bites on the wallet. The Spaghetti House, Haymarket is a welcome […]
I’ve been talking to my friends lately about respect. In particular, we have been talking about teaching our children to say “ma’am and sir.” This is a very touchy subject for African Americans. Some of my closest friends are horrified by children who won’t say “yes sir or no ma’am” to adults. They say that it is a mark of […]
I developed this irrigation repair technique out of desperation. A sprinkler head had launched from the ground right next to me one day and landed in a flower pot. The resulting geyser was spectacular, but the location was horrible! The area around this particular sprinkler was surrounded by cobblestones and bricks, and worse, right up against a fence. To make […]
Although much excitement can be found within Cancun’s bustling Hotel Zone, ecotourists and adventurous families have long enjoyed the city for its unique day trip opportunities and proximity to various natural sights. Located 60 miles from Cancun, the ecological park known as Xel Ha has quickly become one of the top destinations in the area. Known primarily for its incredible […]
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