Children's Author Creates New Family Classics
Children's Author Creates New Family Classics Author Interview with Mary Quattlebaum, Family Reunion By Lisa M. Hendey I love the joy of discovering new authors and sharing them with my children, both of whom love to read as much as I do. One of my new favorites, although she's been writing for years, is Mary Quattlebaum, author of the beautifully illustrated Family Reunion (Erdman's, February 2004, hardcover, 32 pages) and the wonderful Jackson Jones chapter book series. A classic storyteller, ...Read the rest of this post »
August 10, 2010
Posted in: Home and Family
About Shamanism, Meditation and It's Link To Yoga
Shamanism to some is a system of beliefs. However, the goals of a Shaman are very individualized. Joseph Campbell describes in his survey of Shamanism in his book Primitive Mythology, as people who had a direct experience of power, or of understanding, which gave them power. Given the structure of the tribe, or any human society, there is an understanding of who is in power and how that power has to be respected. Often a Shaman develops tricks to scare the hunter or villager to keep them from ...Read the rest of this post »
August 9, 2010
Posted in: Spirituality
TV's effects on your family
It was the big Easter Egg Hunt. My friend Christy and I lined up with the other kids. We all gazed greedily at the field of goodies before us. "GO!" yelled the announcer. En masse we rushed forwards. For some reason, everyone veered to the left. I stopped. I glanced at the untouched feast to my right. I ran right, gleefully scooping the candy before the rest caught on. At the end, I had a bagful of candy. Christy, who had followed the herd, had one piece. I was eight at the time, but I ...Read the rest of this post »
August 8, 2010
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Feline Human Bond
The Cat was a pet at least eight thousand years ago because bones of cats, mice and humans were found buried together on the ancient island of Cyprus. In ancient Egypt, the cat was a pet at least five thousand years ago. The cat was considered to be a sacred animal in ancient Egypt. Cats are held sacred in Buddhism. Much appreciated by the Buddhists was the capacity of cats for meditation which they sensed in cats. The Birman cat descends from cats that were venerated as gods in the ...Read the rest of this post »
August 7, 2010
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Easter Bunny—New Member of Our Family!
My husband and I decided to give our children a real treat this Easter...A real live Easter Bunny! We made a trip to our local Agway store and, as we suspected, they had several baby bunnies for sale, along with fresh-hatched chicks and ducks. Thank heaven that Darlene, the lady working during our visit, knew a good bit about bunnies. She was able to quickly gather the essentials we needed to take our new family member home, before our 2 year-old harmed any of the little chicks that she ...Read the rest of this post »
August 6, 2010
Posted in: Home and Family
Bark for Peace
BarkForPeace.com is about people and their pets. It's a sweet, whimsical website that serves as a tasty reminder of the absolute fact that there is no such thing as a small act of peace. Here's some of their copy.
We make the very best organic, allergen-free, 100% human-grade treats you can EAT WITH your dog on the planet, period! My dogs have been my greatest teachers, that's why Bark for Peace! treats are crafted from scratch with lots of pure organic love in Austin, Texas, USA, Planet ...Read the rest of this post »
August 5, 2010
Posted in: Spirituality
Cat history and Advantages of Keeping Cats
The Cat was a pet at least eight thousand years ago because bones of cats, mice and humans were found buried together on the ancient island of Cyprus. In ancient Egypt, the cat was a pet at least five thousand years ago. The cat was considered to be a sacred animal in ancient Egypt. Cats are held sacred in Buddhism. Much appreciated by the Buddhists was the capacity of cats for meditation which they sensed in cats. The Birman cat descends from cats that were venerated as gods in the ...Read the rest of this post »
August 4, 2010
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Spirituality and personal development
Today at this present scenario people are fed up by living in materialistic world. So we can see many people renouncing from this ruthless life. And people ask What is Spirituality?The answer is simple: Spirituality is important to find themselves inside him and know his true nature of consciousness. Spirituality can mean the ultimate reality or transcendent dimension that is the perspective of the world that a person so far to go to the heart of its fundamental values and ...Read the rest of this post »
August 3, 2010
Posted in: Self Improvement
Humor, Romance and Relationships
Falling in love is a wonderful thing and it happens when you least expect it. You could be enjoying a bit of humor together or simply find yourselves in a romantic setting and know in that moment that you are in love. It's amazing how romance and love go hand in hand and can really fortify a relationship and sometimes create one. There was once a couple who said they fell in love when they were having caricatures of themselves made at a theme park. The moment of sharing that bit of humor ...Read the rest of this post »
August 2, 2010
Posted in: Relationships
Fitness - It's A Family Affair
OK, you are eating healthier meals and now you want to get your family to exercise together. First, sit down and talk about the different things you all like to do. Give everyone a turn to come up with a week's worth of activities. Numerous studies have shown that if you exercise for 30 consecutive days it becomes a habit. So once you all get past the first month it will become routine and part of your lifestyle. Just remember to keep it fun and give everyone a chance to participate in coming ...Read the rest of this post »
August 1, 2010
Posted in: Home and Family