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Living without Electricity - Dianne Lehmann
It wasn't for long but it happened right before the sun went down. We slept through half of it because the power came back on around midnight. I know because I was awake with a cat purring on my chest, having just had a hot flash. So I heard the cordless phone base beep and opened my eyes to see... Submitted 1 year 116 days ago.

. . . and That Was My Dad’s Life - - e
I was living in New Zealand and hadn't called my father for quite some time. When I did attempt to reach him, however, the phone was disconnected. He had no friends or relatives to speak of, so I began calling the local hospitals in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. An hour later, one of the hospitals... Submitted 1 year 212 days ago.

The Myth of the Self-Made Man - - Aaron Taylor
Have you heard this one? That rich guy over there, he's a self- made man. People sometimes say it of others, but usually people say it of themselves if they feel their lives are particularly boast-worthy. The implication is that the person is where he or she is solely as the result of their own... Submitted 1 year 221 days ago.

The Belt Buckle Derringer by Mattel - - Dave Potchak
I have no idea what the developers at Mattel Toy Corporation were thinking in the early sixties, but by today's standards, they may have been begging for a lawsuit of some sort. The toy derringer, pictured below, was similar in size to an authentic Remington gun, from which its style was taken. ... Submitted 1 year 248 days ago.

Life’s Funny Sometimes . . . - Brianna Popsickle
Remember me? Brianna Popsicke. I'm the woman who wrote How to Talk Your Teenager Out of Getting a Tattoo. Just because my advice didn't work for me, didn't mean it couldn't work for you. I'll come clean. My son actually had two tattoos at the time I wrote the article. Just after it was... Submitted 1 year 259 days ago.

I Can Fly Dad! - Richard Radtke
My son Ethan's birthday was the other day, four years old and going strong. Every day like every child, he discovers something new, and I with him. He has a stubborn streak, which is good, although there are times. He is curious, and tries to be helpful when he can, usually I just grin at him and... Submitted 1 year 290 days ago.

Things I Learned from My Two-Year-Old - - Gabriella Gometra
I thought I had it all figured out. Go to work, pay the bills, go out with friends and do it all over again. Then came baby, and everything changed. There was still work and the bills, but friends went out the window. When he was almost two, I started staying home and awaited baby number two. By... Submitted 1 year 295 days ago.

Lucky Ducks - Brianna Popsickle
If you asked people what I was good at, they'd probably say I was a loyal friend, talented artist or a good writer. Depending on the last portrait I'd done or the latest article I'd written, I may or may not agree. If you asked me what I thought I was good at, I'd say, "I've been a good... Submitted 1 year 314 days ago.

How to Make the Marriage Work When Your Spouse is Disabled - Mark Parsec
Marriage has been defined as the union of two hearts til death they do part. And, like most partnerships, a marriage will have its share of ups and downs, its good times and its bad, happy times and sad. Yet, most specifically, marriage will provide the partners rewards commensurate with the... Submitted 1 year 341 days ago.

Live and Learn; The Brazilian Pepper Tree Saga - Carol Allen Anfinsen
The Brazilian-pepper tree, alias Christmas-berry tree or Florida Holly, is an attractive shrub that sprouts red berries part of the year, grows tall, and spreads wide. When I first moved to Florida, I enjoyed watching the wide variety of birds that fluttered in their branches. So when the... Submitted 2 years 24 days ago.

Second Chances and Hope for a New Year: A Family Tale - Teresa Ortiz
"Are you related in any way to...." She stared at the email for what seemed like an eternity. The memories came flooding back - as if someone hit the play button on the projector. Undefined tears flowed down her face as she wondered how in the world she was going to bring this up to him. ... Submitted 2 years 42 days ago.

Five Reasons Having A Girl Changes Everything - Laura Trahan
My daughter turns five today. Technically, she doesn't turn five until 11:42 p.m. tonight. I know it is hard to believe that someone who doesn't look a day over 18 could possibly have a five-year-old, but it is true. O.k. humor me today! My baby is getting too big, I need some slack. Having a... Submitted 2 years 85 days ago.

Childbirth Is a Miracle; So Quit Complaining About the Pain! - - Ben Jones
We all know pain is relative, like when your in-laws come to stay. You just need to find the right coping mechanisms. In my case I drink a lot and make myself as absent as possible. I know; I'm a trooper. Back to the topic at hand. I recently experienced the wonder of childbirth, again. I'm... Submitted 2 years 104 days ago.

I've Created a Monster (or the other way around) - One Grandma's Confession - Lorrie Davids
It wasn't intentional, in fact, I didn't think he could know what to do when he heard that "beep" and saw the little beam of light. He doesn't even have his first tooth yet and while he pulls himself up and pushes his toys around, he hasn't taken a first step without help. Yet, the minute he... Submitted 2 years 120 days ago.

When Your Child is on Drugs and Your Marriage is Falling Apart Reach out and Never Give up - Teresa Ortiz
I wasn't sure why that particular Sunday was different than all the others, but for some reason my eyes drifted to the back corner of the sanctuary and my feet followed suit. It seems weird to sit this far back, I thought. Truth be told, I walked in feeling a tad sorry for myself because I was... Submitted 2 years 131 days ago.

I Ain't as Good as I Once Was. But It's Because I'm Dumber Not Weaker. - Mike Fak
The last few storms through the area did some real damage to my roof. 70 mile-an-hour winds tore off shingles and of course they couldn't be easy ones to get to on a three-story home. I knew I had lost a few shingles since they were lying in the driveway after the storms. I just didn't know... Submitted 2 years 206 days ago.

You Know you Have a Good Marriage When... - Teresa Ortiz
It has been six months and my husband and I are still dealing with one illness or another. He had two back-to-back lung infections and me, I continue to have bad allergies and another sinus infection. In fact, I am on my fourth day of a new antibiotic that I believe is working…this time.... Submitted 2 years 214 days ago.

Ground Cover Plants The Benefits of Growing Junipers as Ground Cover, Landscaping Plants - - Jonathan Ya'akobi
There is a wide variety of Juniper forms grown as landscaping plants, ranging from trees, shrubs, high-growing and very low-growing ground cover plants. All are evergreen conifers, with needle-like foliage, and fleshy berrylike fruits instead of the wooden cones typical of coniferous plants. ... Submitted 2 years 301 days ago.

Home Garden Care How to Prune Your Garden Plants in the Spring - - Jonathan Ya'akobi
Correct pruning in the spring is one of the most important factors in obtaining exciting results from your garden plants. As getting it right is largely about timing, it's important to be on the ball at this time of year with your secateurs, loppers and cutters. Spring being the onset of the... Submitted 2 years 308 days ago.

Metrosideros (Pohutukawa) An Excellent Landscape Tree or Shrub for a Mediterranean Climate Garden - - Jonathan Ya'akobi
Metrosideros is the botanical name for a genus of landscape trees and large shrubs known commonly by its Maori name as Pohutukawa, or New Zealand Christmas Tree. As a large evergreen plant, it is ideal for screening purposes, but is also highly ornamental with its fine form, attractive, leathery... Submitted 2 years 345 days ago.

Pomegranate : How to Prune Landscaping and Fruiting Pomegranate Trees - - Jonathan Ya'akobi
The Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a deciduous tree or large shrub, which should be pruned at the end of its dormancy, i.e. towards the end of winter. In general, the method for pruning trees differs with ornamental plants as opposed to those grown mainly for their fruit. As Pomegranate is both... Submitted 2 years 348 days ago.

Pruning Trees and Shrubs How Pruning Affects the Health of the Plants - - Jonathan Ya'akobi
No matter how necessary pruning is for attaining the desired shape or growth habit of garden trees and shrubs, it is not, as is often assumed, "good" for the plant. In fact, pruning is about as good for the health of plants as surgery is for the health of people. Like surgery, it may be necessary... Submitted 3 years ago.

Fertilizers The Real Reasons Against Using Chemical Fertilizer on Your Garden Plants - - Jonathan Ya'akobi
Increasing numbers of home gardeners are turning against chemical fertilizers as the main means of feeding their garden plants. This trend is strengthened by the vague idea that chemical fertilizers are synthetic products and therefore unnatural. When it comes to growing edible plants, many... Submitted 3 years 12 days ago.

Pruning Roses Crucial Tips on Rose Pruning for Mediterranean Climate Gardeners - - Jonathan Ya'akobi
The mild winters common to Mediterranean climates means that pruning woody plants in general, and roses in particular, ought to be carried out differently than in cold, temperate climates. This includes both when and how to prune roses bushes. The reasons for pruning are the same however... Submitted 3 years 21 days ago.

Winter Pruning in a Mediterranean Garden Why You Should Postpone Pruning Until the End of Winter - - Jonathan Ya'akobi
Most home gardeners in a Mediterranean climate associate winter with the annual pruning of trees and shrubs. They see some of the woody plants out of leaf and half remembering that plants should be pruned when in their dormancy, rush out with the saw, loppers and secateurs for a good session. ... Submitted 3 years 26 days ago.