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The internet and social media allow us to control our image. While the Kardashians have stylists, plastic surgeons, and trainers, the average person has a phone with an app that can “fix” your image. We…
Travel
Douglas Cuddle Toys Keene
I recently moved to Keene New Hampshire, and I’ve enjoyed learning more about the history of this town that predates the history of the United States. Keene is a very old town, known for manufacturing everything from hats to glassware…. Read More ›
Paper or Plastic?
This is a brief overview of the manufacture of paper and of plastic, and is not intended to be comprehensive, or a chemistry class. It was original posted on the SWIFT blog of the James Randi Educational Foundation website (randi.org)… Read More ›
Expensive Hair
When I was young I couldn’t afford a hair cut. I has this gorgeous long long hair. A boyfriend convinced me to cut it as he said it made me look too “Hippy”. Nice guy, but bad at giving hair… Read More ›
Quality Qualters
People assume it takes millions or billions to be able to collect art. We all have images of collectors quietly raising numbered paddles ,or nodding their head, as they bid in million dollar increments at Sotheby’s auction house. It’s… Read More ›
Coloring Book Masters-Stay in the Lines!
I recently moved to a new town, and found myself in the position of needing to make new friends. Of course, I have my wonderful internet friends (that I consider family) and my husband. Still I had lived over 25… Read More ›
New Travel Organizer!
For Christmas, my son gave me a cool new item that I had not seen before. I think he intended it for my messy vanity, but I found it a perfect travel companion. The Lay-N-Go Cosmos is a cosmetic bag… Read More ›
Paper Bag Popcorn!
Bern the Bunny enjoys a good snack as much as anyone, and decided to share with our readers how to make popcorn that is not only cheap but also good for you. While recent studies show breathing in fumes… Read More ›
Scenes from Milford Sound in New Zealand
Last March, I was lucky enough to do a bit of travel in Australia and New Zealand. One of the most beautiful spots I’ve seen is Milford Sound on the south island of New Zealand. My friends and I took… Read More ›
Pecos vs. Hillsborough: Crappy Places to Be From Smackdown!
Editor note: We have a little series called “Crappy Places to Be From” that pokes a stick at little dying towns with few redeeming qualities, and where TripAdvisor or Yelp often shows “Subway” in the top 5 restaurants in town…. Read More ›
