June 13, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Self-image means a lot to people. What we look like. What other people think we look like. And, what we look like in permanent still-life. Photographs, in other words. Photographs are tricky things. They seem simple enough: a small square of thick…
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The Claddagh ring is a traditional piece of Irish jewelry with very rich symbolism. It is a deeply meaningful token used to expresses love, and the relationship status of the wearer. The Claddagh ring is characterized by three symbols:…
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So you still live with your parents. So you’re in your twenties now. So you’re single, and you want to date. So what’s the problem? Well, other than the obvious social stigma, there’s plenty of problems to overcome when you…
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September 23, 2014 Skin and Body
Chicken pox is a viral disease that is recognizable by an itchy rash consisting of fluid-filled blisters that can develop over the entire body. When these blisters break they leave a scab covering the open sore. These scabs can leave…
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“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” The words of Shakespear from Romeo and Juliet demonstrate the deep importance roses have in expressing our emotions. For this reason roses are very popular as gifts…
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There are as many ways to express love between people as there are stars in the sky. One of the more common tokens of love is the giving of a ring. From wedding bands, to Claddagh rings, even friendship rings. …
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