Alexis sits on the pillows of her bedroom bed with a fresh cup of coffee and the pearl necklace around her neck. She picks up the letter from the nightstand and breathes in the familiar scent of her late grandmother’s perfume. For the past week, she’s had to restrain herself from opening the letter her…
Category: Relationship
Should college be compulsory?
When I asked my parents why I should go to college, they gave me nebulous reasons that I still can’t figure out: “You need to find yourself,” “Complete your knowledge,” and “Because it’s what you’re supposed to do.” after high school, like everyone else. Many years ago, I attended a private university. I already knew…
Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios, Jamaica
If you have the opportunity to vacation in Ocho Rios in Jamaica, you must visit Dunn’s River Falls. The only way I can describe Dunn’s River Falls is amazing! You start your tour at sea level from a sandy beach and then your guide will instruct you to make a human daisy chain by holding…
Three things you may not have known about Valentine’s Day
1. The real Valentine is shrouded in mystery. Although he lived in the third century AD, almost nothing is known about this saint or the life he led. It’s not even clear how many holy men named Valentine there were, or which one is honored on Valentine’s Day. Regardless, fragments about the saint have become…
9 advantages of Woodcraft construction kits
Woodcraft building kits have been around for a good number of years, but have recently started to take off. Now we discover that there are many people who choose to buy these toys for their children, or even for themselves, because they offer many things in return. They are known to be some of the…
The Benefits of Positive Behavior Reinforcement in the Classroom
In recent years, there has been an increasing emphasis on the use of “positive behavioral reinforcement” as a way to improve standards of behavior among young learners. In the past, punishing misbehavior may have been the standard teacher response to classroom disorder. There is now a growing consensus that positive reinforcement is the most effective…
Effective conversation starters and relationship builders for sales
Most salespeople struggle with what to talk about before their “sales pitch.” Small talk tends to be very difficult for people, especially when you’re trying to build a genuine relationship with your prospect. To build that relationship, we want to add value to that person in any way we can. We want them to have…
The health benefits of lemon juice are amazing!
Lemon juice is widely recognized for its medicinal properties. In fact, it has been used for hundreds of years for medicinal purposes. It is a natural antihistamine and will reduce congestion. Very effective for all gastric problems, it helps to strengthen the immune system. When taken regularly first thing in the morning, the fresh juice…
russian holidays
The most important Russian holiday is New Year’s Day, January 1. During the Soviet era, people were not allowed to celebrate Christmas, so the New Year became the most important holiday. New Years is a public holiday, while Christmas is more of a private family party. Happy New Year in Russian is ‘Snovum Godom’. Russian…
Car DVD: a transformation for your vehicle
Technology has done it again with its new car DVD. DVD systems for your cars have been around for quite some time, but they are nothing like the new ones that have hit the market. These new players even come with touch screen capabilities where everything is done with the simple touch of your finger….