Some say the tradition of the wishing well started in Europe, but has worldwide significance. REF: Wishing Well Tradition – History, Origins, Rituals Water being viewed as the giver of life, the early Celts and Germanic people attached a sacredness to water. A belief developed that any wish made over a source of water would […]

The beauty of living in America is its diversity. Especially its food diversity. It may be the same for other countries as well. But the USA is my home so my “opinions” via my food or foodie experiences can be spoken with authority. Or at least, with a reasonable amount of certainty. :) World cuisine […]

Feng means wind. Shui means water. Although there are differing schools of thoughts, regarding this ancient Chinese practice, the purpose of applying the principles is the same, i.e. to bring balance and harmony to your environment, where you live or where you work.  A variety of inexpensive products have been designed to create a calm, […]

When John the Apostle described his vision wherein he saw what heaven looked like, he wrote about seeing “the tree of life” and said that “the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.” Wouldn’t it be wonderful if all tree leaves could be used for the healing of nations? What would […]

Fancy contemporary art? Fancy jazz? Well then! We have something in common. Let me introduce you to a wonderful contemporary artist who captures famous African-Americans entertainers, mostly jazz (or soul and R&B) musicians, with his own unique style and flair. In other words, he makes them look even jazzier. Via Pinterest, my blogs, and sites […]

Have always loved most things vintage. Have to define “vintage” in case you happen to be about the age of one of my kids. Vintage for them might be circa 1980 or 1990, and they may think vintage for me would be circa 1880 or 1890. Not so. Vintage, by my definition, is back in […]

The beauty and wonder of an artistic work is that it can be enjoyed almost anywhere. But many art lovers do not have the funds to purchase original works of art yet they still want to appreciate them. Knowing this, many accomplished artists have their work transferred to objects like coffee cups, neck scarves, handbags, […]

“Big girls need big diamonds.” That lesson in gift-giving is courtesy of the late Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor, DBE aka Elizabeth or Liz Taylor (1932 – 2011), famous British-American actress. (Source: brainyquote.com) Her well-publicized love affair with jewelry , especially diamonds, was practically scandalous. If you are thinking of buying your “big girl” diamonds or […]

Jingle Jangle Jungle is a fabulous music entertainment blog that publishes interesting tidbits about music, artists and the stories behind them. Per JJJ: “ … the sound of Carlos Santana is one of the world’s best-known musical signatures. …” (Quote Source) My additional remarks to that succinct summation of the illustrious career of this musical […]

Seldom drink tea because of my coffee addiction. But other members of my household love to brew! They are not tea experts (yet!) and are always experimenting with different flavors – from caramel apple to licorice to green tea to black tea to … on and on and on. Found an interesting blog post written […]

On September 20, 1519, Portuguese navigator, Ferdinand Magellan (c. 1489-1521), set sail from Spain on a mission to find a western route to the Spice Islands. He reached the cost of South America and then navigated the strait linking the Atlantic and the Pacific which now bears his name, the Strait of Magellan. He crossed […]

Candles have always been a great gift idea. Right? Your child needs a gift for their teachers. Candles are seldom refused and rarely, if ever, re-gifted. Can’t think of what to get your mom for Mothers Day or her birthday? Candle! A boss needs to think of an inexpensive corporate gift for his or her […]

Pascal Caffet is a world famous chocolatier and the French are more than happy to say “Ooh la la!” whenever this name is heard. He is revered as “le roi du chocolat”, that is to say, “the king of chocolate”. Zchocolate is partnered with Pascal Caffet. Although this confectioner company is based in France, their […]

Everybody knows – or at least every woman knows – that her wardrobe is incomplete without the little black dress. Everybody knows – male or female – that the current First Lady in the United States White House, is a fashion icon, symbol, or somebody everybody else wants to dress like. Whenever she steps onto […]

Like to read autobiographies or biographies? Reading about the lives of other people has always been a source of inspiration for me and no doubt it is the same way for other people too. In fact, if a person is suffering from depression one of the suggested activities to uplift their spirit and pull them […]

There was a dark period in the history of mankind when witch-hunting was the order of the day. It began with an official approval from Pope Innocent VII in 1484, and continued until around the 17th century, when it reached its climax in England, Scotland and America. But it’s the 2st century. We’re all much […]

Anyone who has done even scant research on John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892 – 1973) knows that even though he was a very private man, there is no shortage of biographical information about this famous British writer and medievalist. Hardcover, paperback, digital and audio books, letters, and other materials abound. His son, Christopher Tolkien, was […]

Are you a John Wayne fan? If so, sure hope you will not feel disappointed when I say that I do not share your admiration. I am not a John Wayne fan at all. Sounds unAmerican, but it’s the truth. Never really liked John Wayne movies, particularly when he portrayed a person in the military […]