Those guys that go "ooh ar" and run around swinging cutlasses from behind a guy with a wooden leg and a parrot on his shoulder and a hook for a…
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Ships Figureheads
Since the time of the Phoenicians, sailors adorned the prows of their galleys with wooden likenesses. The Carthaginians used carved figures to head up their warships. These ship's figureheads sustained…
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An Adventure to Quincy
On our first day in Massachusetts, we (Peg and I and dear friend Al Burrage) had a council of war and planned where we wanted to go and what sites…
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Flights Of Fancy: An Air Of Gratitude
Feeling cranky about air travel? Get a grip. Not on the arm of your passenger seat--on reality, history, and the incredible accomplishment of human flight. We've just celebrated the 100th…
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The building or Decorating Your Home Requires House Plans
There are some things to consider when creating plans for your home. There are two situations that call for plans or blueprints, either you are building a new home or…
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What does it take to be an Interior Designer?
When trying to decide if Interior Design is right for you, it helps to know what that really means. Interior Design is not simply the profession that “makes rooms and…
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Nautical Home Decor
When trying to decide if Interior Design is right for you, it helps to know what that really means. Interior Design is not simply the profession that “makes rooms and…
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Like Sands Through the Hourglass
Steve Pavlina presented an excellent article called "Go for a Presence Walk" on his blog that reminded me of an illustration about living in the present moment. Instead of having…
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How The Ancient Greeks Got Around
The city-states of ancient Greece are much admired. Part and parcel of any great civilization, transportation constituted a pivotal pillar of the Greek way of life. How The Ancient Greeks…
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Model Airplanes – A Great Hobby for Kids
Aeroplanes are exciting, and while kids usually do not have many opportunities to ride in or pilot an aeroplane, they can enjoy some of that exhilaration with a model aeroplane…
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