Wonderful Woodland Walk on the Grounds of the National Cathedral
Entrance to Olmsted Woods & Pilgrim Way (photo by author) The pandemic has certainly turned a lot of people on to the idea of getting outside in nature. But some of us still spend way to much time tapping our devices, possibly wrapped in a blanket.
Read full storyFun Things to Do in DC While Social Distancing
In pre-Covid ‘normal’ times, there are so many things to see in and around Washington DC, that it’s a little overwhelming. In the current environment with Coronavirus cases limiting in person activities, the list of things to do is narrowed quite a bit. And while that’s disappointing for many, this slowed down time period allows some easily overlooked attractions to get some overdue attention.
Read full storyThe Rio in Gaithersburg Offers Food and Recreation for the Whole Family
If you live in Montgomery County, MD or nearby, you may have already heard of the Rio Shopping Center in Gaithersburg. But it’s actually a lot more than just a shopping center. In fact, you can hang out at the Rio for hours, barely spend a dime and still have a great time.
Read full storyMontgomery County Libraries Are Zooming Right Along
Of all the inconveniences brought on by the Coronavirus, one of the things I miss the most is being able to visit the library. I know I’m showing my nerd streak, but that’s the truth.
Read full story5 Reasons You Won't Create a Home Yoga Practice
When I used to do some petsitting in my community, I would drop in to my clients’ homes to take care of their pets. I was often surprised how many people don’t even have an open space in any room of the house that can be used for stretching or any home exercise program.
Read full story5 Painless Ways to Protect the Environment
While we hear almost daily that the earth’s ecosystem is in grave danger, it can feel pretty overwhelming to think about cutting your environmental impact down to zero. However, if many of us make small changes, soon those changes will become habits. As millions of people make small changes, they create big impacts.
Read full storyFire Your Imagination with Wacky, Weird Holidays
For most people, the 2020 end of year holiday season didn’t feel particularly celebratory. Some people never truly care for traditional holidays anyway. Whether you love the holidays or hate them, there’s no need to focus all our attention on the heavily marketed standard holidays. There are actually hundreds of wacky, fun holidays every day of the year! And many of them don’t get nearly as much attention.
Read full storyHow to Stay Healthy and Happy While Traveling
While many people are not traveling much during the pandemic, many countries are open to US tourists who have a negative Covid-19 test result and are able to comply with quarantine restrictions. In any case, we’ll all be traveling again sooner or later.
Read full story5 Surprising Things You Can Learn About Yourself from An Animal Communicator
Just like the name suggests, an animal communicator is someone who is trained to telepathically communicate with animals. Once seen as a flaky profession, animal communication is gaining respectability as more and more people are able to resolve troublesome pet problems that the vet couldn’t hack.
Read full storyMore Vegan Cuisine in Montgomery County, Maryland
Since readers seemed to like my last article about Outrageously Good Plant-Based Takeout in Montgomery County, MD, I thought I might as well share my thoughts on a few other local eateries with outstanding vegan menus.
Read full storyHow Near Death Experiences Change People Forever After
People who have had a near death experience are usually radically changed from the person they were before their experience. Sometimes these changes are apparent to the people around them but sometimes they are not.
Read full storyOutrageously Good Plant-Based Takeout in Montgomery County, MD
Not that long ago, looking for good plant-based meals when dining out was a fool’s errand. If you were lucky enough to have a fully vegetarian restaurant nearby, you might find some imaginative dishes.
Read full storyJimmy Stewart Museum and 50’s Radio Museum Preserve Memories of a Bygone Era
(Attribution 2.0 Generic) Western Pennsylvania is sprinkled with dozens of unique attractions, many of which preserve the past for people to savor treasured experiences. Visiting these sites is a perfect way to understand and appreciate the character and mood of earlier times.
Read full storyPaddington 2
This movie dishes out a hearty helping of adorable entertainment for the child in you. In case you’re not already familiar with Paddington, he is the good-natured bear brought to life by English children’s author, Michael Bond.
Read full storyWalk Through American History in Old Town Alexandria, VA
Old Town Alexandria, VA - Where Historic Ambiance Abounds. A trip to Old Town Alexandria, VA satisfies the history buff, art-lover, shopper and foodie in any crew. King Street is the central artery of Old Town, stretching 1 mile from the Potomac River to the King Street Metro. Cute cafes and boutiques cater to locals and tourists having a look at the numerous historic sites dating back to the 18th century.
Read full storyWhat Can We Learn from Others' Near Death Experiences?
From the beginning of recorded history, mankind has speculated about what happens when we die. Do we go to a heavenly realm? Do we stand before our creator for a moment of judgement? Do we just disappear into nothingness from which we came?
Read full storyLearn How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off
We’ve all heard the advice “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!” and in some cases that’s all you need to know to avoid a scam. But the reality is, big corporations and small time crooks have an almost infinite number of ways to cheat consumers out of their own money.
Read full storySave Money This Year with Menu Planning
If you really want to save money on food costs, there’s one surefire way to do it. Menu planning. ‘Thanks, Captain Obvious!’ you might be saying right now. Sure it sounds obvious. Yet, studies have revealed that Americans routinely throw away up to 40% of their groceries. I’ve certainly been guilty of this.
Read full storyWhy Near Death Experiences Are Believable
People have been sharing stories of near death experiences (NDEs) for centuries. However, when they do, they’re often told they’ve hallucinated, they imagined it or they made it up to attract attention. Many in the medical community have dismissed such experiences as “impossible” or “delusional”.
Read full storyGood Side Jobs for Introverts
Entry level jobs can be a great way to pick up some extra cash. However, many entry level positions in restaurants, cafes, grocery stores and other retail outlets require frequent interaction with the general public.
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