Yesterday was St. Patrick’s Day and many of us are aware that green is significant to the March 17th holiday. But, did you know blue was the original color of choice for this jolly occasion. Every year, this Catholic based event is celebrated in various ways around the world. Chicago, for instance, dyed their city’s Continue Reading
We have come a long way since the days of delivering mail by Pony Express. This was the era in which a lone rider would gallop across the prairie to transport items by horse or mule. Other ways to ship mail were through boats and trains. Imagine how long it would take to receive an Continue Reading
No woman ever chooses to look rundown or worn out. And yet, many of us suffer with bags under our eyes, dark circles and other signs of premature aging. This is why foundations and concealers are such hot commodities for today’s makeup industry. It is estimated that women in the U.S. alone, spend over 7 Continue Reading
Many researchers will argue that advertising is the most powerful art form on Earth. More than $500 billion a year is spent on this industry worldwide. One form of marketing is through billboards. It is estimated that there are over 450,000 in the United States alone. Each one is a picturesque representation of a belief, Continue Reading
Our world of today contains fewer limits than ever before. When Orville and Wilbur Wright completed the first flight in 1903 at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, it lasted a mere 12 seconds. Nowadays, there are flights that will take you around the globe non-stop in over 18 hours. Historically when one wanted to learn about Continue Reading
When I was in college, I wrote a paper entitled, “Learning How to Love Yourself.” In the six-page document, I claimed that this simple but significant feat was one of the hardest lessons every woman in life must learn. In order to complete the course assignment, I presented the project to my class and professor Continue Reading
If you’re wondering what type of business you’d like to own, you may want to consider one for Valentine’s Day. We “Americans spend about $277 million on Valentine’s Day cards alone, second only to Christmas. Overall, this one holiday is a $14.7 billion dollar industry.” As we know, it is the one time of the Continue Reading
Ask the majority of women to describe their ideal engagement ring and most will include a large diamond in the details. Movie legend Marilyn Monroe once said, “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend.” Given the fact that it is the hardest natural material, it’s no wonder the Greek word for diamond means “unbreakable.” Hence, the Continue Reading
In Matthew 7:24-27 NIV, Jesus tells us the man who builds his house on the rock will stand while the one who builds on sand will falter. Have you considered how this parable should apply to the men we date? Not really? You see, I believe when dating, we encounter basically two types of men: A Sandman or Continue Reading
1 Samuel 16:1-13 NIV tells the story of how God had instructed Samuel (the last Judge of Israel) to anoint a new ruler after He became displeased with King Saul (the first King of Israel). Through arrogance and disobedience, Saul lost favor with God. Although Samuel mourned for Saul, the Lord instructed him to Continue Reading