“Monument Creek is my favorite destination below the South Rim,” a well-known, longtime Grand Canyon native geologist said as we hiked South Kaibab. This was certainly enough to pique my interest. After recently moving to the South Rim, we were eager for the weather to cool down so we could continue our exploration of the […]
Wooden Garden Sheds Vs Metal Garden Sheds
Garden sheds: a lifestyle option or just a necessity? Whichever way we look at it, many of us remember the humble garden shed as a place to store all the sparingly used garden furniture during another dreary British summer and a redundant lawnmower or as a welcome refuge away from the wife and children. Whether […]
Keeping your family safe around swimming pools
If you have a private pool in your backyard, the first thing to think about is safety. This is even more important if you have small children. Every year in the United States, 300 children grow up in private residential swimming pools. The number is much higher by the number of incidents each year. Nobody […]
The three levels of planning
There are three levels of strategic planning: Corporate, Business, and Functional. Strategy can be planned at each level, but the plans for each level of an organization must be aligned to ensure maximum unity of effort. Without alignment, departments and functions will work at cross purposes and the overall corporate strategy will be less effective. […]
Is your house boring?
Are you the proud owner of a boring crackerbox condo? Do you have a functional house that needs something extra? Fortunately, it’s possible to make your good but lousy investment look great too without too much fuss. Better than a paint job, more permanent than a new bedroom, and with a strong message: “I love […]
Succulents, Grass and Sin
5… He gave us a good bath, and new people came out of it, washed inside and out by the Holy Spirit. Does this mean that we are now cleansed from sin and will never sin again? When I look at my own life, I realize that the answer is a loud and clear, “no.” […]
7 Ways to Cook with Pineapple Sage, a Pork Recipe and Wine Pairing
The ripe scent of pineapple can stimulate memories that transport you to a tropical beach where calm breezes caress your skin and white-trimmed turquoise waves lap the edges of the pale sand. You’ll be glad to know that you can awaken those same senses and tantalize your taste buds with pineapple sage, an edible plant […]
How to overcome fear of the IELTS test to ensure a higher score
Exams always bring chills to most of the students. In addition, when the exam is not conventional. When a student or candidate sits for an exam like IELTS she is well aware of the fact that she is going to compete with the best competitors. A student from a non-English speaking country is aware of […]
Relationship problems and pitfalls to overcome to save the marriage
Since abuse and violence, or cheating and infidelity in marriage are not the only ingredients of an unhealthy relationship, let’s take a look at how to heal a broken relationship by avoiding particular ugly pitfalls. Keep in mind as you read below that the race in miracles states: “Time is certainly cruel to sacred relationship. […]
Advising clients on home improvements
Before you start advising homeowners on home improvements, remember these two rules: * First of all, never advise before you are hired. Counseling occurs after a relationship with the client is established. Lawyers do not offer legal advice before their services have been officially contracted. Doctors do not diagnose without guarantee of compensation. Real estate […]