New York City redefines one’s life and turns it 180 degrees. Sometimes it can seem like a desert of concrete and steel, and sometimes the city itself offers its Central Park, which feels like a free pass one has earned to survive in this harsh city. New York can be merciful and harsh on you, […]

Just steps from Main Street in Rockland, Maine prides itself on being a true gem, The Captain Lindsey House on Lindsey Street. We have published stories and recipes from hundreds of hotels and inns around the world. There is a common thread that is woven through the most successful establishments at all times. It doesn’t […]

Christmas is a time of indulgence. For some, this seems to consist of consuming as much meat as possible. Every time I read Christmas cookbooks, I notice an inordinate number of recipes that seem to include cooking all the animals in the sun. So if you are a vegetarian, this time of year can be […]

Bats are among the most misunderstood animals. Many stories, movies, and myths describe them as dangerous and harmful creatures that can suck people’s blood and transform into Dracula. Because of this, bats began to get a bad rap. Although some people fear, bats are beneficial to humans and the environment. The Native American recognized the […]

Many people wonder, “Are lovers more important than friends?” This is an important question that is difficult to answer, because lovers play a very different role in our lives than friends. We have different emotions and expectations about our lovers than we do about our friends. The truth is that we need both types of […]

Lack of effective communication is a key factor in breaking up what would otherwise be a healthy relationship. To stay mentally healthy and raise mentally healthy children, it is essential to communicate effectively with them. It is equally important to have effective communication with your friends and other important people in your life. If you […]

Many of us grew up with the hype that Ouija boards are bad. They are portals to hell. The Urban Legends that Uncle Jimmy and his best friend Sarah wore a Ouija board and were tormented by nasty spirits. Out of fear, we have thrown them away. For fear of turning us into evil monsters, […]

People have been stretching earlobes and other piercings for thousands of years. The tribes of Africa, South America, parts of Asia, and other continents view stretching as a large part of their culture. So why is it still shocking and taboo for some people? In the United States and most other developed countries, body piercing […]

The United States of America (USA) is more often referred to as the “Land of Opportunity”. And when it comes to travel, this country offers many great destinations where you can spend quality time. With 50 individual states, the US is blessed with an amazing combination of big cities, smaller towns, forests, deserts, and farmland. […]

Do not panic! It can be interesting. It doesn’t have to be difficult to think of interesting conversation starters. Think about this: what makes a topic interesting? Don’t people like to talk about it and have opinions about it? Once you figure that out, you’ll see that interesting talking points come from everyday life and […]