Some who know me suggest I might be a wee bit absentminded at times. I prefer to think of it as simply being actively engaged in processing thoughts; giving the tiny gray cells a good workout. My motto: Don’t hate me because I’m thoughtful. I must admit to a certain aura of preoccupation at times. • Read More »
We have a proud car culture in the United States but, surprisingly, not many people know too much about this country’s automotive history. For this history lesson, we are focusing on the automotive “industry” rather than the history of the automobile itself. When It All Began In the 1890s, the American automotive industry began and, • Read More »
Nowadays, a number of homeowners require more space to accommodate their increasing family requirements. As the property prices are rising, it is not always practical to move to a new house or to think of house extension by addition of new rooms. In such circumstances, a well- planned loft conversion job can be a clear-cut • Read More »
One definition of depression is sadness, unhappiness, low spirits, pessimism and discouragement. Who in their life hasn’t experienced one or more of these feelings? Yet something has changed which means that when we feel sad or unhappy, we are now labelled as depressed. When really we might be feeling sad or unhappy. We are told • Read More »
Being a dog parent is not easy. One needs to be very careful about the special needs of the dog and offer them proper care and attention. In fact it would not be an exaggeration today that the adopting a dog is akin to being a parent of your child. You have to offer them • Read More »
I taught myself HTML back in the mid-nineties and was proud of the fact that I was able to accomplish the design of fairly complex web pages with nothing more than a starter HTML book, an HTML reference book, and the knowledge I had stored in my head. But back in those days, we web • Read More »
Internet anonymity is hard to come by, but not impossible. Much of what you read, buy, bookmark, or share online is tracked. Hackers are always looking for ways of accessing your personal information, while big data firms want to sell your online data. In addition, many people believe that the government may be eavesdropping on • Read More »
Planting Your Roses When you receive your roses plant as soon as possible. If the ground is waterlogged heel them in out of the frost. Keep the roots moist. If the roots are all dry, immerse in a bucket of water for an hour before planting. Make a hole large enough to spread the roots • Read More »
There are several mistakes a car owner can make during the wintertime that can lead to costly car repairs come spring and summer. If you are budget-conscious, and wish to avoid costly auto repairs, then it is strongly recommended to not make these same winter car maintenance mistakes yourself! All you have to do is • Read More »
Success with social media will only be achieved if you know exactly why you’re doing it, what your objectives are and how you’re going to measure the results. Different objectives require very different approaches: Marketing Gaining traction to build a brand, sell stuff, build a community, get registrations etc. is becoming more and more difficult. • Read More »