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Walt Disney: when dreams come true
Yes, that's true, Walt's father demanded a lot from his children and Walt especially disliked the fact he took all the money from them - to finance his not so successful business projects. But later Walt acquired similar philosophy - he was ...
Tolovaj, on 05/06/2015
Walter Crane: His Art and Life through Illustrations
Thanks, Mira, Walter Crane is not my favorite illustrator, but I admire his dedication and especially his philosophy which actually created whole new media - high quality picture books. While we'll always find products with some kind of short ...
Tolovaj, on 05/06/2015
How To Make Flower Planters Using Old Kitchen Pots
This is a great idea. I use all kinds of odd things in my gardens. I'm always thinking about recycling items to fill with flowers. Your tutorial makes it look so easy.
dustytoes, on 05/06/2015
Royal Babies: Those That Have Been Forgotten
Hallie, you're right. A mistake on my part. However it wouldn't have mattered as most if not all his siblings had died by the time Edward of Westminster died.
AlexandriaIngham, on 05/06/2015
Royal Babies: Those That Have Been Forgotten
The article has at least one fact wrong: Henry V was not a only son. He had five younger siblings.
Hallie, on 05/06/2015
Silence
Natural sounds are soothing. I can listen to waves for hours.
frankbeswick, on 05/06/2015
Silence
While raising my four children I craved silence for many years. It is so very necessary to us. I think it's why I like country life too. Listening to the sounds of nature is as good as silence for me.
dustytoes, on 05/06/2015
The New York Botanical Garden
I enjoyed your beautiful photos of the New York Botanical Gardens.
dustytoes, on 05/06/2015
White Snakeroot - A Versatile and Little-Known Wildflower
I've become hugely fond of this plant. There are some severely degraded woods behind my current apartment, and it's one of the few native plants that was growing there, holding its own against the numerous invasive plants.
I also have found it ...
cazort, on 05/06/2015
Herbs and Herbal Remedies for Type II Diabetes
Yeah! Chamomile has lots of health properties besides just regulating blood sugar. I think that's true of most herbs, they have a variety of chemicals that impact health (and can be used medicinally) in different ways.
I hadn't heard of ...
cazort, on 05/06/2015
Growing on the Edge
You are quite correct, and you have brought something back to me. When I was four and living in an area of Manchester where the houses were condemned for eventual slum clearance many people had window boxes. But what sticks in my mind was my ...
frankbeswick, on 05/06/2015
The New York Botanical Garden
Yes, I love to visit different botanical gardens when I'm traveling. Each one always has its own unique style.
sockii, on 05/06/2015
Why I Love Cookbooks
I tend to buy used cookbooks as well (either in thrift shops or online via Amazon). It definitely has helped me save money while feeding my addiction!
sockii, on 05/06/2015
How To Make Flower Planters Using Old Kitchen Pots
Recycled flower pots and planters make a garden unique. Sure, planters from garden stores look nice and you can get them to match, but you're spending a whole lot of money that could be spent on buying more plants.
AngelaJohnson, on 05/06/2015
Big Cat Sanctuary of Bridgeport, Texas | Center for Animal Research and Education
I admire people and organizations who care for animals that normally would have had to be destroyed. And places like this help educate people about wildlife.
AngelaJohnson, on 05/06/2015