Let’s go to varicose veins

I remember when I was young, sitting on a blanket on the beach with my sister, both of us looking at our mother, who was sitting on a towel nearby. We were looking at the varicose veins on her legs and whispering “how did she get them out?” As we waited and prayed silently we would never have them on […]

Teens, Jobs, and School: The Pros and Cons

Most teens realize at a relatively young age the old adage that “money equals power.” Money equals designer clothes, a car and insurance and, in many cases, a certain amount of freedom. And to get money, many teens get part-time jobs. While the benefits and/or drawbacks of teens and part-time jobs have been researched, studied, and debated since at least […]

why we exist

Because I am here? That I have to do? Where should I go? With who? What will happen when I’m gone? Why is there so much bread? What is the meaning of life? We are fortunate to have become sentient life forms. Evolution allowed us to get to this point. However, the ability to understand gives no more purpose to […]

Dominion Dark Ages Estate Replacement Cards

Well, as the official story for the new expansion game Dominion: Dark Ages says, the good times are over (thematically, of course). For the context of this latest release in the popular Dominion game series, you’ve moved from your once-luxurious, now-plundered castle to your pretty ravine. And, even though you are now a beggar, at least you can throw away […]

No more excuses for Lebron James

For the second year in a row, LeBron James faced minimal scrutiny for his inability to secure a championship. Rather, he has been praised for exceeding expectations and taking his team as far as possible. Most of this praise seems to be customary, considering his deep numbers and lack of assists from his teammates. According ESPNIn the 2015 Finals, LeBron […]

Avatar Theology

Much has been written about James Cameron’s new epic Avatar… about its stunning 3D visuals, huge budget, etc., but I haven’t seen much written about the theology or mythology behind it. There seems to be a subtle, perhaps even sophisticated, theology behind the story. I noticed a few things, and wanted to jot down a few ideas: o How does […]

Creating a handicap accessible kitchen that works!

How do you create a handicapped accessible kitchen that works for you? Focus on three things. First, focus on accessibility to storage spaces, pantries, and cabinets. Second, prioritize wheelchair mobility. Space in front of and next to appliances is essential. And third, organize your workspace by coordinating utensils, pull out the shelves of trash cans, frequently used dishes, etc. Wheelchair […]