These days, silence is worth it's weight in gold. People, it seems, can't seem to escape the maddening din of modern life. From non-stop emails, to the ever-present "smart" phone and the barrage of bogus telemarketing calls, people are stressed to their limit. Some folks don't care for silence because they feel it's too lonely, but they're probably in the minority at this … [Read more...]
Mankind Has Pushed Nature to the Brink
Is mankind doing more harm than good? Have we, the alleged "highest intelligence," taken what was once and eden and turned it into a planet on the brink? We ask the question, but we may not like the answer. … [Read more...]
Can We Trust TV News?
"I don't watch the news anymore." A good friend of mind made this statement recently at a dinner party and his words were echoed by many around the table. In fact, more than half of the people there made the same declaration. So what's going on? … [Read more...]
Personal Finance Roundup VII
We've had some very positive feedback on our "personal finance roundup" series and we're pleased that reader's find this "digest" approach so helpful. There are some really terrific resources out there and this latest roundup includes 12 of those articles. … [Read more...]
Funny Pets React to Halloween
Halloween has come and gone this year, but we can still enjoy the best memories of that day. And of course, when their parents involve them in the merriment of Halloween, pets provide some of the cutest and funniest moments. … [Read more...]
The Powerful Effect of ASMR
Have you ever heard a voice or even a particular noise that almost instantly lulls you into relaxation? If so, you may be interested in autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR). I discovered it some years ago and it's effect is amazing. … [Read more...]