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Some of the Cheapest Jewelry on Amazon (Under One Dollar) Can Make Cool Christmas Gifts

They're a little more expensive now -- the dragonfly, for instance, is $2.70 -- but they're still well worth their price.

Mira, on 04/24/2015

Talking to Somebody Who is Deaf in One Ear

Being SSD sucks. Missing out on numerous conversations can have a serious impact on relationships and making friends. People assume you're just quiet and boring. Having to constantly position ...

Tom, on 04/24/2015

Best Father-to-be Books

Great advice about participate. It may be strange a first but the rewards are so worth a little short term discomfort.

MBC, on 04/23/2015

Some of the Cheapest Jewelry on Amazon (Under One Dollar) Can Make Cool Christmas Gifts

Wow! These are some amazing finds, Mira! I'm going to look at them.

Guest, on 04/23/2015

How to Wear Leopard Print

I have a leopard print scarf that I never wear, but you've given me some ideas.

Guest, on 04/23/2015

The Power of Yellow: Four Yellow Flowered Plants Alluring to Hummingbirds

Thanks for this great information Mira. I'm a bird lover too.

MBC, on 04/22/2015

Accessories for Your Kodak Pixpro Digital Camera

Does this camera have lens attachments?

Claudette, on 04/22/2015

Final Thoughts From the Gotham Episode "Under the Knife"

They already let the cat out of the bag with Fish by announcing Jada Pinkett Smith won't be returning.

StevenHelmer, on 04/22/2015

Final Thoughts From the Gotham Episode "Under the Knife"

The last second look on Barbara's face tells me she will be in cahoots with the bad guy. She did not look distressed, but pleased, to see his secret room. I hope Fish is not gone for good! I love her character. I thought she would show up at ...

dustytoes, on 04/22/2015

Death Masks and Postmortem Photos - Pictures of the Dead

@burntchestnut They use the prop for anyone they want to appear standing. Coffins make it pretty clear that the person is dead but these vintage photos can really be tricky to identify.

happynutritionist, on 04/22/2015

Death Masks and Postmortem Photos - Pictures of the Dead

Interesting! I didn't know about dead soldiers being propped up to appear in a family photo. I have run across photos of people in their coffins.

AngelaJohnson, on 04/22/2015

Forsythia: Spring's Early Golden Glory

We have lots of forsythia here in Bucharest. I haven't noticed it when I was younger, but once I learned its look and name I started seeing it everywhere. Or maybe they're planting it on a larger scale in parks only now :). I didn't know it ...

Mira, on 04/22/2015

Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida): Spring's Early Pink, Red, Salmon, or White Pastels

I came back to this article and am marveling at how inventive nature is. So many trees, and yet the flowers are always different. I also love those fall leaves. What would you call that color?

Mira, on 04/22/2015

Eastern Redbud: Spring's Early Pleasing Pastel of Magenta Pink

Wonderful tree! You say there's an Eastern redbud, too, but I haven't seen anything like it here. I also have a question. How does one go about identifying trees? Someone largely ignorant in this respect. I love taking photos each spring but I ...

Mira, on 04/22/2015

Early Spring Colors in the Yard: Blue, Lavender, Purple, Yellow

I enjoyed looking at these photos. I have many photos of trees this spring but unfortunately I can't identify them, or else I would have written an article about spring here.

Mira, on 04/22/2015