Archive for July, 2008

Taking My Breath Away

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but bythe moments that take our breath away.”

I was fortunate enough to fly to Atlanta over the weekend withmy daughter, Cristina, who is eleven, to attend the wedding ofmy former choir director from Miami. We were both so excited wecould hardly sleep the night […]

Makeup With Contact Lenses On: How to Apply Makeup While Wearing Contact Lenses?

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Ralph Waldo Emerson very rightly said, “One of the most wonderful things in nature is a glance of the eye it transcends speech it is the bodily symbol of identity.” Eye is considered to be an integral party of one's beauty and we at times completely ignoring taking care of it. The unhygienic environment around […]

Buying A Good Quality Waterproof - What Should I Look For?

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Your waterproof will probably be the most expensive piece of walking kit you buy so you need to be sure that you are not wasting your time. You need to decide what sort of conditions you are likely to be facing, if you are heading into the hills or mountains then you will need a […]

No Longer Do I

Monday, July 28th, 2008

No longer do I ask what God is for the Spirit unfolds Itself to me everyday in my daily experience.

No longer do I seek sympathy from any being for I AM my own comfort.

No longer do I have to present what I AM not to others, for I know what I AM.

No longer do I […]

Self Esteem and Your Mind

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

Self esteem is an extremely important factor in life. It is that innate feeling of high or low self worth you experience and the value you attach to yourself. It shapes your concept of yourself and determines your success or failure in life.

It is well known that there is a positive and a negative side […]

Natural Medicinal Plants of the Amazon Rainforest

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

Have you ever wondered why so many alternative and health stores tout products that purport to be the Brazilian “secret” to beauty or good health? While the exotic origin may be a top selling point (to say nothing of glamorous pictures of beautiful Brazilian women on the labels!), it is believed South America holds the […]

We Need New Black Leadership in This

Friday, July 25th, 2008

The Martin Luther King (MLK) holiday is coming up along with Black History Month. It is time for people to take a more critical look at the state of black leadership in this country.

Let?s step back and imagine for five minutes that institutional racism is not the root cause of the problems faced by […]

Bad Credit and No Credit Credit Cards: Avoid Hidden Fees and Rebuild Your Credit Cheaply

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Individuals with problematic credit histories often suffer unfairly from high mortgage, insurance, and car loan rates. On top of that, they have difficulty getting approved for credit cards. The whole situation can get extremely frustrating. Frequently, I get emails from consumers wondering what they can do to rebuild their credit. The […]

Shopping and Maintenance Tips for Your Golf Travel Case

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

When traveling to distant places for a taste of their greens, it's important that you choose the best golf travel case for your trip. Also equally important is to maintain your case with proper care in order to ensure that you'll have a longer and happier life with it.

Shopping Tips for Your Golf Travel Case

When […]

How to Become A Professional Makeup Artist

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

Before considering a career as a makeup artist, you must do field research. That's the primary way to avoid pitfalls. Is there room in your geographical area for another makeup artist? What is the competition like? Are you willing to travel for, say, a wedding? How far? Is your car dependable? If you don't want […]