The first portrait ever painted of William Howard Taft, 27th president of the United States, was painted by Spanish artist Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida. The artist painted the portrait during his first groundbreaking exhibition at The Hispanic Society of America in New York in 1909.
Florida Culture for the HOLIDAY Week of December 16 by Josh Garrick
Madiba, the Father of the Nation, has gone and sad though it is, no one would have wished this great, great man to malinger, not his family, not his countrymen, no, not even his enemies of apartheid times.
An original song which brings in the warmth and welcome and the taste and scent of winter holidays, a riff on a Cajun two step based on a familiar carol, a reflective fiddle tune that has become a contemporary classic, an Appalachian style banjo led celebration of Christmas Eve and a lively story of the lights of Hanukkah -- these are just part
One of the best places to explore as a family is Cornwall. Located in Southwest England, it’s an incredibly beautiful location – and has plenty of things to keep both the kids AND the parents interested. Base your family holidays in Looe, Cornwall, and head out from there.
How to Make Candy Sushi
SUSHI: Cold Rice formed into various shapes and garnished esp. with bits of raw fish or seafood. Merriam-Webster Dictionary
CANDY SUSHI: Rice Krispie Treat formed into various shapes and garnished esp. with bits of Swedish fish or gummy worms. Christian DeMichiel
I am so pleased today to introduce the online store of an entrepreneur friend of mine, a fellow unschooler named Miro. We've interviewed Miro and his mom Lainie, about their site, Raising Miro, which focuses on global education and travel.
If you’re a beach aficionado like me, you’re always scoping out the best beaches to visit (and pin on inspiration boards). Did you know that the Mississippi Coast has 62 miles of scenic shoreline – and 26 miles of beautiful, white sand beaches?
Lately I've been playing some RPGs, or role playing games. The most popular RPG—and probably my favorite—is called Dungeons and Dragons. One of my best friends, Samuel, first introduced me to Dungeons and Dragons.
When the holidays come around, if you’re playing hostess, there’s a good chance there are no travels on your horizon. Which is unfortunate because after the family comes, drives you up the walls, and goes, you begin to kind of wish you’d flown to Hawaii instead.