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Funky Dress Ideas with Shamrock for Saint Patrick’s Day

WriterArtist, Thank you for pictures, practicalities and products. There are fine costumes and props here for non-scary Halloween and Samhain celebrations.

DerdriuMarriner, on 08/03/2021

Precious World of Gemstones

Hi DerdriuMarriner- I share your enthusiasm with Amethyst too. In Hindu tradition, a widow does not wear mangalsutra, nor does a single girl wear it. Men have no such tradition to follow. So for a widower, it is not compulsory to wear or not to ...

WriterArtist, on 08/03/2021

Precious World of Gemstones

Hi LPerry - Gemstones do have most popularity amongst ladies. Men can consider Emerald, Blue and yellow Sapphires and Ruby for jewelry.

WriterArtist, on 08/03/2021

Precious World of Gemstones

Totally agree with you blackspanielgallery and very nicely explained too. It definitely is not possible to cover it in an article. The crystal structure is studied widely to influence cutting and polishing.

WriterArtist, on 08/03/2021

Essex Days ; The White Hart, Witham,

The white hart is a figure in Arthurian legend, which being elusive symbolizes humanity's spiritual quest. Arthur, of course, had no connection with the area or the building.

frankbeswick, on 08/03/2021

Essex Days ; The White Hart, Witham,

Your journey to White Hart in England certainly reminded me of old inns and heritage sites in India. Sadly, I haven't visited any in India and do not recall having visited old inns. The White Hart looks lovely with its old charm refurbished and ...

WriterArtist, on 08/03/2021

Nissan LEAF®: Confidential Sound Inside Minus Noise Pollution Outside

Hi DerdriuMarriner - The Nissan Leaf looks like a small car. Perhaps electric cars are small, less noisy and less polluting. I liked that it is not a big car. If one has a small family, small car it is for the family to invest in.

WriterArtist, on 08/03/2021

Essex Days ; The White Hart, Witham,

Beams were made from native hardwoods. Oak was favoured, but elm, sweet chestnut and poplar were also used. Elm was a popular and common wood.

frankbeswick, on 08/03/2021

Coins with Religious Themes

Well, I have seen many political people on coins, I might have seen icons, emblems and logos too but having religious themes gives a new twist. They look really good in comparison with political figures. I particularly liked Wonders of Jesus ...

WriterArtist, on 08/03/2021

Essex Days ; The White Hart, Witham,

Maureen and I enjoyed our stay at the White Hart when we went down for your son's wedding. Hart is an old English term for a stag.

frankbeswick, on 08/03/2021

Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Boxes-Do They Really Work?

The automatic litter box looks good but how easy it is to cat train it. Does cat take time to adapt? Do cats like it as well? Overall, if the cats are happy using it, the owners too should be.

WriterArtist, on 08/03/2021

Pani Puri the Tangy Indian Puffed Water Balls

Love pani puri, although spicy, it doesn't add fat. Adds zest to an otherwise dull meal. It is often taken as snack in between meals, sometimes with meals perhaps like an appetizer.

WriterArtist, on 08/03/2021

Drinking Tea for Health & Pleasure

In India, it is cane sugar that is very popular. Some people add jaggery made from molasses but exceptional few add a pinch of salt.

pateluday, on 08/02/2021

Essex Days ; The White Hart, Witham,

Ty Derdriu I have a Sony Camera but these shots were taken on my phone as I did not take my bulky camera with me as I was flying. My phone is a Samsung Galaxy. I would like to know what sort of wood was used too, as it has certainly stood the ...

Veronica, on 08/02/2021

An English Cheeseboard

Crusty, unsliced bread, white or brown, sometimes French bread, maybe baguettes. go with cheese. I like my cheese on toast, and I Iove a goal's cheese and ham toasted sandwich. That is just my personal preference, but many people eat cheese ...

frankbeswick, on 08/02/2021