Last days of summer break, holy smokes did that go by fast! We had thunderstorms that shook the window frames, we had heat over 40 degrees that seemed would never let up. Somedays, I couldn’t sleep from the heat, and other days, it felt like the whole day I was sleepwalking. We had a variety of…
It isn’t always easy to follow your dreams. To step outside of what society says we should do or be and change our life to what we have always dreamed it could be. It is harder than sticking to your current plan, the things you have always done, and the routine that is your life….
While one person hesitates because he feels inferior, the other is busy making mistakes and becoming superior. Henry C. Link Mistakes, I make them all the time. They help us grow as a person and show us where we need improvement. If we never make mistakes, how would we learn? After a morning of getting…
Tarragona is in southern Catalonia directly on the Mediterranean Sea with a population of 134,000. The tourist drive of this location would be the pretty walking strip or Rambla which leads you to the stunning views and the Roman ruins. The human tower monument statue we were so fascinated with, symbolizes the bi-annual sporting event,…
My bones feel weary, my throat is sore, my back is hardly moving and I have an earache. I know I am on the verge of becoming sick. But how on Earth can I be surprised… I cannot go at this pace for as long as I have and think it won’t catch up to…
It has been far too long since my last post, first my apologies. Well what can I say? The warm weather is here, the flowers are blooming, the birds have returned and the tourists and residents of Capestang have come out of hibernation. The streets are bustling with tourists; some on bikes and others on…
How did this beautiful, tough breed of Mongolian horse come to the New World? Perhaps the Russians via the North or the Spanish brought the breed via ship when exploring. The Mongolians traded their horse throughout the world, so the history remains unknown. Appaloosas du Pech The Appaloosa is a horse breed best known for its colorful…
Folk music is the sum of all those melodies which were used in some kind of a human community over a smaller or larger area for a certain length of time, as spontaneous expressions of musical instinct. To put it simply, folk music is composed of melodies which were sung by many people and for…
HOW TO MAKE: Spaghetti and Mint MeatBalls Ingredients 1 lb. extra lean ground beef 1 large onion finely chopped 1-2 crushed garlic cloves 1 Tbsp. dried mint 1 Tbsp. dried oregano breadcrumbs 3 Tbsp. 1 egg flour 2-3 Tbsp. olive oil Method: Mix all ingredients in a bowl except flour and oil. Form into rounds…
Recreating take-out style Chinese is easier than ever before. The key to this recipe is to have everything ready before hand, and simply combine the ingredients in your wok or pot. Ingredients 1 large onion sliced 2 garlic 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1 cup cooked chicken (leftover BBQ chicken works…