Flowers are one of the most diverse species that belong to the plant kingdom. It has different lovely colors according to their species. More than 200,000 species of flowering plants have been named; it comprises nearly 90 % of all known species of plants. Some species of flowers have a mind-altering scent that can promptContinue reading “The Beauty of Flowers and Its Amazing Impacts on Mental Health”
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The Traditions and Purpose of Telling Stories
Stories are all around us. The history of the human race is built upon layers and layers of story. This is, after all, what makes the human experience very different from other living creatures. Connected to this is our ability to find lessons and pick up meaning in the most mundane of stories. It doesn’tContinue reading “The Traditions and Purpose of Telling Stories”
Things To Consider In Making a House a Home
From the beginning of the civilization, which humans call home, is a mixture of comfortable living environments, decorative touches, and optimal climatic conditions. When everything else is in chaos, one that comforts you with its warm tranquility and embrace is your home. One that takes you away from the busy world is your home, whereContinue reading “Things To Consider In Making a House a Home”
Alcoholism Kills
Alcoholism is a severe problem. Given the amount of drinking the whole world population does everywhere, every time, and all at once, there is no surprise that alcoholics can be found in all corners of the world. In the US alone, there are an estimated 14.5 million people aged 12 and older who are affectedContinue reading “Alcoholism Kills”
Men of Mystery: Character Archetypes of the Spy Fiction Genre
Spy fiction is a type of fiction that mainly involves espionage as a plot device. It came to form during the 20th century, in a time marred with political intrigues and rivalries between major colonial powers, as well as the creation of modern intelligence agencies such as the Office of Strategic Service (O.S.S.) and itsContinue reading “Men of Mystery: Character Archetypes of the Spy Fiction Genre”
Storytelling: A Gift of Love and Bonding
When people mention the word storytelling, what often comes to mind is the depiction of children gathered and sitting around a person telling stories, using hand gestures to dramatically describe the characters and what they’re doing. Author Jo Ann Gramlich’s Talk, Play, and Read with Me Mommy book is an interactive, fun, and engaging book meant toContinue reading “Storytelling: A Gift of Love and Bonding”
One-Shot at Life: The Importance of Caring for Nature and the Environment
One of the indispensable and perhaps the most controversial topic in this day and age is the environment, nature, and the climate setting. It is a subject with the broadest reach and the widest impact when it comes to decision-making. Nature is not only about the trees and the plants that people see in theContinue reading “One-Shot at Life: The Importance of Caring for Nature and the Environment”
From Baldwin to Jenkins: African American Art on Beale Street
The hardships faced by the African-American community is one of the most well documented around the world. Theirs is a storied history as old as American itself. It is a story of triumph. It is a story of defeat. It is a story of peaceful protest. It is a story of bloodshed. It is aContinue reading “From Baldwin to Jenkins: African American Art on Beale Street”
World Traveling: The Best Way to Get the Most Out of Life
Traveling means that there is movement. More than just getting from one place to another, being transported to a different place, more than just buying that ticket and packing up your bags and just going, traveling takes on a different meaning when you want to experience life on a different level. For Mike Honeycutt’s WorldContinue reading “World Traveling: The Best Way to Get the Most Out of Life”
Painting and the Painter
Painting means something different to each person who holds the brush. Painting can be a way to express one’s deepest thoughts and feelings. Painting can also be a way to educate people. Painting is so versatile as a method of transmitting a message that it is sometimes used as a revolutionary communique to effect changeContinue reading “Painting and the Painter”
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