Photo by Jan Van Bizar After reading a book about the fossil plants of southwest Virginia, I thought of going to the nearby national park and searching for rocks and hunting for fossils. A month ago, I was in the Badlands National Park in South Dakota. The sun was high while we walked across the desert. Our … Continue reading Searching for Rocks | The Joys of Hunting for Fossils
Photo by Shane Gaining strength during bad times is an important skill to learn if we want to be able to live our lives to the fullest. Fritznel D. Octave, author of HAITI: BETWEEN PESTILENCE AND HOPE, knows all too well what hard times look like. The history and stories of Haiti by Octave are detailed on every … Continue reading Gaining Strength During Bad Times: Staying Mentally Strong
Photo by Charlotte on Unsplash Transportation, whether it be cars, trains, airplanes, or even boats, can serve as a catalyst for personal growth in storytelling. Moving from one place to another creates chances for characters to go on a physical and emotional journey. Let’s talk about how transport-themed storytelling is a powerful tool for character development, pushing individuals out of … Continue reading Transport as A Catalyst for Personal Growth in Fiction
Photo by Mieke Campbell Having father daughter time is essential for any parent, especially for dads who only have girls as their children. The story about two young sisters by Cochrane (author's full name is Chris Cochrane) is perfect for encouraging fathers and daughters to spend quality time together. Going out and searching for The Dinglehopper Blueberry … Continue reading Father Daughter Time: Easy Ways Dads and Daugthers Can Bond
Photo by Pavel Danilyuk Dr. Ilana Halina Oren is a talented hypnotherapist, and her published works helped convince me to try hypnotherapy and work on my fear of spiders. This is my experience. For as long as I can remember, I've always had a phobia of spiders. And it's not just a mild dislike either—it's … Continue reading The Wonders and Benefits of Hypnotherapy | Assisted Treatment
Photo by Nicola Barts There are many reasons to divorce, whether it's an alcoholic spouse, one who will book it when things get rough, or whatever. It's not easy, but sometimes it's necessary. It is a beautiful thing to see two people drawn to each other and growing to love one another. Sometimes, miracles do … Continue reading Parting of the Ways: When You Can’t Help but Leave
Photo by M.Y. Kemiktv YouTube The works of Eiichiro Oda, Patrick Pickett, Ted Elliot, and Terry Rosio paint a rosy and romantic picture of the life of piracy, but the reality is often harsher and stranger. Ever since their existence during the 17th century, pirates have lodged themselves into the popular zeitgeist for centuries. I am … Continue reading Adventures Across the Seven Seas: The True Life of Piracy
Photo by Pavel Danilyuk David W. Stewart presents Angel of Morality, a novel science-fiction story about a world that is approaching the singularity: a reality that seems so far away. Based in Florida, author David W. Stewart finished his bachelor's in Physics at the University of Florida in 1959. Throughout most of his life, he has been at … Continue reading Approaching the Singularity: Thoughts About the Future
Photo by Karolina Grabowska Amid deception, seduction, and trauma, there is growth and transformation. Bertha's Son by Joseph Waddy is a book about perseverance and how trauma changes a person. Bertha's Son by Joseph Waddy Bertha's Son by Joseph Waddy is a book about perseverance and learning to grow beyond the traumas that shackle you. It is a harrowing … Continue reading How Trauma Changes a Person: The Winters of Your Despair
a photo of a van Photo by Dino Reichmuth on Unsplash Paris, Japan, and Rome – These are some of the most popular destinations that get swarmed by massive numbers of tourists. When the crowd takes the fun away, where else can people go? Every season can be a vacation season. As long as people … Continue reading Spread Your Wings to Destinations Unknown
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