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Saint Valentine and Valentine's Day

I am not sure, it's possible, DerdriuMarriner. The evolution of St Valentine's as the commercial holiday and especially changes in cards can be pretty tricky. Lately I worked on the article about one of the major postcard artists from Sweden and ...

mihgasper, on 06/17/2023

Set The Right Mood With Proper Thanksgiving Table Setting

Nope, you got me wrong. When the host asks you if you are in the mood for coffee, gives you several options: a) you say yes, have a coffee, and go; b) you say no, thanks, and go; c) you don't get a clue and overstay one's welcome.

mihgasper, on 06/17/2023

Facing Chronic Illness in a Christian Way

Frank, Retirement definitely can remove a lot of stressors, so it's good that low stress characterizes your retirement. Even little stresses can interfere with well-being, though. If a stress arises, a quick remedy could be my sister's ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 06/17/2023

Set The Right Mood With Proper Thanksgiving Table Setting

So it's most comfortable and convenient to leave before the coffee is being served. That's an easily observable clue. But would it be better to leave once one suspects that the host is preparing the coffee -- because of coffee smells and ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 06/17/2023

Thinking About Painting Your Walls Pink?

It's interesting how many rooms can accommodate pink, from those more whitish to those more reddish and purplish. Hawaii and the southwestern United States have outdoor rooms that may or may not be able to be closed -- by walls movable down and ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 06/17/2023

Make a statement with black zirconia engagement rings

Be gentle, is the general rule. If you can wash them with soft water, natural drying would be the best solution. If you suspect there will stay some stains from calcium in hard water, use a very soft cloth like cotton or even silk.

mihgasper, on 06/17/2023

Christmas Activities for Kids

Yes, DerdriuMarriner, I have tried both but this is probably a theme for a specific article. Maybe I could make one in the near future.

mihgasper, on 06/17/2023

Set The Right Mood With Proper Thanksgiving Table Setting

Good question, DerdruMarriner. My best guess is to see if the host is already offering coffee. This is a clear sign your welcome is over!

mihgasper, on 06/17/2023

Current color trends in weddings

You are right, DerdriuMarriner, diamonds, and gold are a classic choices. I have followed wedding trends for almost two decades, and I can say almost everything else comes and goes. So it's up to you if you want to be trendy or just go with a ...

mihgasper, on 06/17/2023

Best alternatives to Blogger (Blogspot)

Hi, DerdriuMarriner! It depends from case to case. Local language is always welcome but others are sometimes frowned upon. I had problems with some blogging sites in France and Hungary, so it's best to check their Terms of Service (which ...

mihgasper, on 06/17/2023

The Welsh Marches

Taking of ancient building materials from Roman remains was common until the Middle Ages and even a a relatively modern building such as the inn at the Roman site of Ribchester has two salvaged Roman pillars in its porch. The inn is probably ...

frankbeswick, on 06/17/2023

Facing Chronic Illness in a Christian Way

Thanks, Derdriu. Being retired enables me to relax far more than I used to. I do believe that stress has contributed to my condition, but as l now have a very low stress lifestyle life is easier.

frankbeswick, on 06/17/2023

Frances Brundage, an artist of picture books and postcards

The seventh fact, of Ephemera Creator, describes Frances as designing paper dolls. Do we know whether those dolls could draw on accessories, like today's paper dolls?

DerdriuMarriner, on 06/16/2023

The Great Wave of Kanagawa from Japanese Artist Hokusai

The first paragraph in your first subheading, Objects of Paintings and Artwork: Woodblock Prints, describes the Edo period as artistically characterized by "objects of drawings [that] were lovers, courtesans and beautiful Kabuki actors." In a ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 06/16/2023

The Welsh Marches

Thank you! Your answer about surreptitious digs was as expected for eastern pond-siders, what with what tennis champion Arthur Ashe voiced, in his autobiography, about your appreciation of flowers, manners, rituals and traditions. It probably ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 06/16/2023