By special contributor, Risa Jefferson It’s no secret that art has a strong hold on our emotions. Historically, great paintings and music have been known to move audiences to wonder — whether it’s a Picasso piece, or ancient artifacts from the Sicilian Seas. No matter how small or abstract, art can leave audiences with … Continue reading
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Flu season is fast approaching with estimates of cases of up to 20% of the population. With H1NI and influenza flu strains freely traveling the world, it is the time to be more diligent. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by…
Escape to the heart of Cevennes, southern France for a mini-retreat to restore, refresh the spirit at the newly opened Le Pereyrol Estate. As though a magical veil is lifted – the proprietors Angelique and Dominique of Le Pereyrol Estate invite quests to experience the tranquility, gourmet meals, luxury spa services and nature trails, castles and enchanting legends. Continue reading
This is worth reposting as news of epidemic flu outbreaks and the high demand for flu vaccines. Most fashionable now are the hand sanitizer gel stands in hospitals, offices and grocery stores to help prevent the spread of the flu virus. Yet, some sanitizer’s offer more protection than others. My post from Sept. 9, 2009 follows. … Continue reading
Bats, a symbol of great fortune in China and a symbol of fear in the West – why? Bats are a vital partner for food production. Continue reading
Avoid using plastics with any food products in the kitchen – especially the microwave and the dishwasher. Be safe from toxins leaching into your food, causing cancer and emitting toxic fumes into the vicinity hurting you and or killing your pet birds. Continue reading
Touch your toes. It is good for your heart and good for your body. Continue reading
Cooking with plastic coated pans is dangerous to your pet birds life. Choose your cooking pans wisely especially if you have pet birds at home. Continue reading
Women are hardest hit by Alzheimer’s. In fact, women account for more than 45,000 deaths each year from Alzheimer’s complications. Add into the equation the impact on the family since women traditionally are the caregivers for children, parents and spouses. Alzheimer’s ravages entire families. Alzheimer’s is a bit mysterious with no clear understanding of what causes the disease. … Continue reading
Claude Lévi-Strauss, legend in anthropology and discovery of common human behaviors and patterns despite differences in habitat. Realized common link with my own travels and curiosity of how people live around the world. Continue reading
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