I am a huge Priyanka Chopra-Jonas (PCJ) fan. But as much as I admire her and admire her work, I am sorry to say that her music “crossover” efforts in the USA totally bombed! “In My City” was her collaboration with a talented American artist Will I. Am (of Black […]
Anti-aging? Oh! Do you mean never getting old? If you do then wise up! There is no fountain of youth. Age happens! If we live. It’s true that life is brief but sometimes the years just seem to drag on and on and on. Wouldn’t mind so much if youth […]
Khassogi? Who’s that? Oh! He’s just some guy who walked into a building one day and never came back out. Don’t you remember? It was in the news. I knew that sooner or later this news story would die out. Perhaps this shouldn’t upset me. After all, I don’t really […]
“The Appointment” is a novel written by Herta Müller, Nobel laureate, about life under the oppressive regime of Nicolae Ceaușescu in Romania. Are you stuck at home? Add this book to your quarantine reading list. BACKGROUND: In the year 1953, Herta Müller was born in Romania. In the year 1955, […]
International real estate investing in South Africa should only be undertaken by risk-takers. Foreign investors must be savvy enough to not only understand the real estate market but the political and economic environment of that part of the world where they choose to invest in property. It is volatile. Is […]
Eat your veggies. I know this. But for me, it just required a little creativity. However, I learned that saying it and doing it was easy! I Ate What My Mom Cooked! My diet when I was growing up basically consisted of greens or legumes (black-eyed peas or lima beans) […]
A physical therapist versus a personal trainer. There is a major difference between a physical therapist and a personal trainer. Do you know the difference? Do you know which one you need? Is it possible for you to need both? Hope this article answers your questions. What is a Physical […]
Ancestry research has always been important. Mainly because people want to know if they might be able to lay claim to a fortune that was left behind by a great great great great grandparent or some other relative. These days, however, people seem to be much more curious about conducting […]
Speak freely. Do you dare? When I was a kid I enjoyed playing a game called “Simon Says”. The playmate would say “Simon says _____ (do this or do that).” Before you do anything, you must respond to the request by asking “May I?” The playmate would either answer “Simon […]
Massacre. If only this word was not a part of our human vocabulary. The definition is: the killing of many people (or animals) ruthlessly and indiscriminately. The content of this article is extremely grave and serious. So prepare your mind before you read. When I did the searches via Twitter […]
Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks (1917 – 2000) published her first poem at age 14 and today she is recognized as a noted African-American Poet Laureate. In the USA, February is Black History Month; March is Women’s History Month, and April is National Poetry Month. Gwendolyn Brooks gets the spotlight for all […]
People say that hard copy or paperback books will eventually be replaced by the ever-popular books in digital format. There was actually a statistic reported in 2017, that over 50% of the adults in China read content on their mobile phones. People say that public libraries will eventually disappear. No […]
Memorable movies are movies that leave a lasting impression on a person’s mind. There were 5 movies from my childhood that made a lasting impression on me and created indelible childhood memories. They were not only entertaining but educational. They contributed to positive character development and showed me that the […]
Retirement planning? Making plans for where you’re going to live out your golden years? Do you plan to retire and not live in your own country? In some countries, you don’t have to expatriate (i.e. give up your citizenship). You can keep your citizenship and just live there! Foreigners are […]
Politics versus religion. What’s the difference? In case one might think the lines are blurred … they are not! The difference between politics and religion can be summed up with two “C” words and two “E” words. Compromise. Conviction. Expediency. Eternity. (Assumption: We are talking about politics in democratic or […]
Houdini and Doyle. When those two names are mentioned together, there is an expectation of something spectacular! The first episode of a television series titled “Houdini and Doyle” aired May 2, 2016, on the Fox broadcasting network at 8 pm CST. I had hoped it would not only be entertaining but chocked […]
English words are fun! Don’t you think so? Even if English is not your native tongue. When I was in elementary school as a method of enriching our vocabulary and improving our word skills, the teacher would send us home with a list of about 10 words. The homework assignment […]
More health tips? Yup! Many Americans everywhere are putting forth an extra effort to maintain their health and well-being and they are combing through lots of information looking for practical health tips. After all, there are countless reports which state that obesity is an epidemic in this country. There must […]
