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A Tree Sacred and Deadly
Ancient people's regarded yew trees as magical or sacred, but they often used their wood for deadly purposes
by frankbeswick
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Ancient people's regarded yew trees as magical or sacred, but they often used their wood for deadly purposes
by frankbeswick
Volunteering in the local park in my home town has been a boon for me at a difficult time in my life.
by frankbeswick
Home wine making is a pleasant aspect of a self-reliant lifestyle.
by frankbeswick
The world's soils are under threat and humanity must act to save them.
by frankbeswick
What is Parkinson's Disease ? The very name sends a chill through most of us. I know - because my husband has it and I live with it 24 hours a day. Literally 24 hours a day.
by Veronica
St Michael's Mount is a Cornish castle set on a towering granite island.
by frankbeswick
A comprehensive and freshly updated page of sites with free images to use - for non-profit and commercial use free of charge no attribution!
by Tolovaj
You don’t have to be a painter or a sculptor to be a life artist. You just have to live your life more creatively, exploring and defining your life based on things that inspire you
by Mira
Looking at one's ancestry can be an excellent way to develop an appreciation of history.
Beer and ale have been brewed for several thousand years, but brewers used many flavourings other than hops.
by frankbeswick
There is much research that shows that walking is beneficial to body and mind.
by frankbeswick
A baby Great Horned Owl in a nest is easy prey for predatory birds.
by candy47
My husband had surgery yesterday for a very quick and sudden onset cataract in his left eye. Has what others told us to expect happened or has it all been unique to him?
by Veronica
Rushbearing at Grasmere is based at St Oswald's Church and is a very old custom. The ceremony is an annual event. Pagan origins or recent charming custom?
by Veronica
Covered bridges are great places to visit. They offer a glimpse into the past, and usually are quite picturesque. And, they make excellent subjects of art.
Silence is sometimes a terror, but it is also a source of spiritual inspiration
by frankbeswick
Pretirement is a new concept that marks out a period between full time work and the incapacity of old age.
by frankbeswick
What is plantain flour? The green plantain bananas are used to make gluten free plantain flour which is used to make baby cereals as well as delicious gluten free recipes.
by VioletteRose