Here’s some exciting news for those who are interested in astronomy. According to this National Geographic news item I read today, we should be able to get a really good look at the planet Mars tonight! That’s because it will be closer to Earth than usual – only 61 million miles away. This is the …
I really enjoy reading articles that can help me improve my blogging skills. Here are some really good links I have found so far. This page has links to articles that have been specifically selected for new bloggers. Starting Your First Blog? 29 Tips, Tutorials and Resources for New Bloggers There are a lot of …
By now you have probably heard of the devastating earthquake which struck Haiti this past Tuesday, January 12, leaving thousands homeless and a possible 100 thousand dead. There is a great need for food, water, and medical supplies. Here are a few links providing news updates as well as information on how to help. The …
Prior to starting a blog, I used to think I didn’t have very many interests, so what would I have to write about? Then one day I sat down and really brain-stormed about what interests me. I surprised myself by coming up with over fifty topics! But apparently, to have a “successful” blog, you are …
Ever since I was quite young, I have liked looking at National Geographic magazines. I have quite a large collection of them, and to me the photos are the best part! I love how they can bring the beauty of nature and the diversity of the world’s peoples and cultures right into my own home …
Here’s something I wrote in 2007. It includes questions you might like to think about or journal about. If you’d like to share what you write about this, I’d love to read it in the comments. Tonight I started reading a biography of Thomas A. Edison, famous for inventing the light bulb, and so many …