Something to think about Something to think about One of the most important questions that I had to ask myself after my divorce was this: Why do I think the way that I do when it comes to people? You may say, what do you mean by that? What I mean is this: I used to have a tendency not to believe what people would say about themselves. I would overlook what they were saying as just mere exaggeration because I hadn't personally...more
Hiking Joshua Tree National Park Joshua Tree National Park is a backpacker's dream with its mild winter climate and interesting rock formations, plants and wildlife. Located in the California desert just north of Palm Springs, it covers a land area of 789,745 acres. A large part of the park is designated to wilderness area some 429,690 acres.Straddling the San Bernardino County/Riverside County border, the park includes parts of...more
Less monogamous Is infidelity a nature, genetic trait or simply an attitude acquired depending the personal reasoning given by any given person?In the history of mankind, sexual intimacy did not begin with fidelity. Male and female met, mated, and separated in the same manner as almost all other animals. So, there was no such thing as infidelity. Men were lured by sex and eventually communities developed and so did marriage. Marriage was no more than a means of survival. Marriage existed in the context of procreation. Infidelity was not even a thought. Only until the Holy Roman Empire and canonical law were at their peak did marriage become a holy sacrament. Love was not a major concern in a marriage. Marriage back then was about keeping or adding wealth in or to a family.This will be a more basic approach, given the fact that this subject is big in opinions from both men and women. It seems to me that infidelity among women is on the rise, although men are still the leading sex. Is anyone faithful anymore? Modern life presents us with numerous ways to cheat: texts, direct messages, or plain old-fashioned affairs. Is infidelity really betrayal?We are...more
Choosing Whiskey Stones Whisky stones are soft soapstone rocks which are kept in the freezer and used to chill your spirits without diluting them like ice would. While a few cubes of ice could quickly dillute and water down your spirits, whisky stones stay cold, cool your benverage and never melt! With so many more people enjoying...more
Peace afterwards Was it a summer storm of sexuality? Only the chaste statue stood in threads, and then went down the cuticle with nipple rings. The demand of namelessness was rising in the dim shadows of brisk tones. To step down from sanity, a clown was ready to become a hunchback. Inserting the name of cupid in the missing...more
The Perfect Pie Crust Making that perfect pastry crust is not always that easy. It needs the right recipe and practice until you can get it right. Once you do, you will never have a problem again!If you do choose to make your own pie crust, there are a dozen methods out there for doing so. Every cook and every cookbook seems to have their own favorite. All butter, all shortening, vegetable oil, part butter/part shortening, lard; the list goes on.We will give you one recipe that will come out perfect every time.Ingredients:All butter crust for sweet pies1 cup (2 sticks or 8 ounces) unsalted butter, very-cold, cut into 1/2 inch cubes2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar6 to 8 Tbsp ice waterPreperation:Cut the sticks of butter into 1/2-inch cubes and place in the freezer for 15 minutes to an hour (the longer the better) so that they become thoroughly chilled.Combine flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor; pulse to mix. Add butter and pulse 6 to 8 times, until mixture resembles coarse meal, with pea size pieces of butter. Add ice water 1 Tbsp at a time, pulsing until mixture just begins to clump together. If you pinch...more
How to Take Action to Get the Results You Want You have been to a lot of seminars, read all the books of self-help, management and leadership and managed to write you goals, plans and all the affirmations to yourself to make yourself...more
Does God Have a Plan for Me? The whole idea of God having a blueprint or a complete plan for our lives is quite questionable for many people. We may make comments like, "Does God have a wonderful plan for me because it doesn't seem...more
Skin Anatomy - What's Under Your Skin Before starting my article I will like to say a few words about health. "Every human being is the author of his own health or disease." "He, who has health, has hope. And he, who has hope, has...more
Effective Steps for Building a VRE Empire Deciding to create a Virtual Real Estate or VRE network of sites and/or blogs is actually a wise decision to make. Consider this an investment in your future. But, with this investment type you...more
A few things you need to take into consideration before evaluating a call plan Signing up to a call plan is a big commitment, if you get it wrong then you can be tied to a contract for in excess of two years (unless you cancel during...more
I Foresee Freedom On The Horizon With The People's Program I am a first-time cash gifter and I am preparing for a shift in lifestyle to one of complete freedom afforded by The People's Program. I have finally found my niche with...more