Most of us will start this New Year with resolutions, but very few of us will become a knight. Twiggy, a famous British model, actress, singer and humanitarian, recently became a dame. The Order of the British Empire (DBE) made Twiggy a dame, which is the…
In a bid to follow in the steps of Nike and further divide the country, Gillette recently released an ad that blames all men for the actions of a few. Such division, fueled by corporate America, is becoming habit rather than exception. Activists have reacted in…
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Full moons have always captured the attention of mankind. After all, they have an aura of mystery simply making us spellbound. In horror works and movies, the full moon is associated with vampires, werewolves and witches. The full moon has also inspired Gothic literature and art…
The holidays are over, but you can still keep making decorations to celebrate the New Year. Perhaps, one of your resolutions will be to make handmade crafts using chenille stems. I made a 2019 sculpture using colorful chenille stems. They are sold on Amazon for just…
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced a bill in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, December 18, would combat the rising costs of generic drugs by creating a public option for drug manufacturing. Cosponsored by Illinois Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky of the Congressional Progressive Caucus in the House of Representatives, the…
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One of the best animal stories of the year was the story of Harriet the donkey. Harriet, a female donkey, from Galway, Ireland, sings opera. As an animal lover, this story makes me feel proud to be one percent Irish. Martin Starton discovered Harriet’s talent when…
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With the holidays finally here, it is really fun to continue to decorate. If you make the items yourself, you can save money and use your imagination to make beautiful holiday crafts. On a snowy day, making holiday decorations will keep you busy. Using Christmas chenille…
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When I was a child, I remember that candy canes were one of the best parts of the holiday season. At school, the teachers decorated the class tree with candy canes. When I sent a Christmas card, there was usually a candy cane taped to the…
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There are very few actresses like Penny Marshall. She had a natural acting ability that was equivalent to Lucille Ball. Not only did she make a script come to life, she also mastered all the physical moves of a comedian. As fans, we all knew her…
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump announced on Twitter that Secretary of Defense James Mattis is retiring at the end of February. On Twitter, Trump said Mattis is stepping down “with distinction” after serving as Defense secretary for two years. Trump said Mattis was a great help in getting US…