Want a fun and information-packed video about 3D printing that you can share with the kiddies?! Here ya go! SCIENCE! Check this one out: Dad uses 3D printer to make his son a prosthesis for about $5! We live in stunning times. Science On!
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The German is an amazing gardener. Me? Not so much. But….I do know how to do things that make it appear as if I’m a gardener. Gardening for wannabes…that’s me! Take this easy DIY flower bed, as an example. Look at those clean cedar lines. Look at the barrier between grass and mulched goodness (yes, …
When I learned to read, you could pretty much find me with a book in my hands from there on out. Especially if that book had been written by Dr. Seuss. I was entranced by his lyrical use of seemingly normal words and by his imagination when creating others. It’s with his words that I …
Have you ever thought about your unintentional imprint on this world? You know, the pieces of you that make an impression on others when you’re not even thinking about it? Life is surprising and twisty; you never know what’s just around the next bend. It’s the element of surprise that’s my favorite part. Unintentional imprints …
Grace for the day; grace for the way, baby. Having a saving grace, saves. Burdened with sin; blessed with grace. grace noun \ˈgrās\ 1. a : unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification b : a virtue coming from God c : a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine grace 2. …
We’ve all been unexpectedly hurt by someone in our family. Well, most of us have. Whether it’s an auntie or a sibling or even a parent, there will most likely come a time when someone in your family, someone you trust and love, maybe adore, will cause you such an unfathomable pain that you’ll question …
Grandparents are fascinating and surprising, statistically speaking. Ready to get your stats on? Let’s do it! * Becoming a grandparent is happening at a younger age. 43% became grandparents in their fifties, 37% in their forties. The average age is 48. * 10% of all grandparents have a tattoo. Of what, they didn’t say. * …
Each year, as Thanksgiving sneaks up on us, I take time to reflect on my blessings. If you’ll indulge me, I’ll do it here this year. ~ My deep gratitude that I was born an American. My family is not descended from the original Americans, but we got here as fast as we could. As …
You’ve seen the term, but maybe you’re not quite sure what it means. Let a granny help you out. Lifehack: stuff that makes life easier. If you Google the term you’ll find all kinds of ways to simplify your life. Some of it’s fun and filled with common sense, other hacks are questionable. One thing’s …
I wrote the following piece in 2010, but the sentiment is the same today. Bin Laden has since been found and killed, and while grateful, I take no comfort in a terrorist meeting his fate at the hands of Seal Team 6. This issue is simple for me: Don’t fuck with me or mine, and …