I guess I’m one of those crazy people who actually likes snakes. To my wife’s great consternation, I had three as pets (all in aquariums) until divesting them a few years ago. Snakes are truly unique creatures and capable of some incredible feats impossible for other members of the animal…
A few years back, I had the privilege touching a nearly 600 year old scroll consisting of five books of the Bible. It was made from calf skins sewn together to form a 72-foot-long manuscript and was the spiritual centerpiece of a Jewish community in Poland for many years. The…
June is the month for brides, fathers, and sunburns. Sensitive winter skin is finally revealed to bright summer sunlight and is often overexposed in the process. Of course many weddings are also planned for this month and Father’s Day is always observed on the third Sunday. Being a father is…
Before going almost entirely online, Seventeen used to be one of the most popular magazines for young ladies. It had all the latest fashions as well as plenty of relationship advice. I doubt, though, that the title came from our friendly visitors that show up every seventeen years, even though…