Men’s hats have gone from being functional head coverings to symbols of status or authority. They are also art forms. Phyllis Wilson discovers why some men still love stylish hats.
Archives for May 2010
Otto and Betty plus 12: Life and Love in a Big, Big Family
I couldn’t even begin to imagine having 11 brothers and sisters. I asked Frank questions, trying not to be rude. “Did you live in a big house?” He would simply answer no. “Did you have your own room?” Another no. He was then and is now a man of few words.
On the Cusp: A Mom’s Thoughts
My oldest daughter is on the cusp of turning 13. In September she will transfer from her sweet little private school classroom to the echoing halls of middle school. This will be her second go-round at public school. The first time she just couldn’t do it. Couldn’t fit in. It was one of my hardest […]
Dog Aggression – Fear, Fact, Fiction and How To Cope
If we take precautions to understand our animals and give them what they need to be successful in our lives, we can reduce the chances of them ever acting out in an aggressive fashion.
Norwegian Hat Trick
After a dip in the Arctic Ocean, the author explores three fascinating districts in southern Norway, taking in everything from Edvard Munch’s famously eerie painting “The Scream” to a Leprosy Museum to a soiree with a beautiful princess.
No More
I turned and hurled the roses at his head. He ducked and they flew past to hit the wall. Missing enraged my demon even more. I roared, said anything and everything that I knew would hurt him.
In Service to the Apple Fairies
Yes, I am a grown woman, and yes, I believe there are fairies in my garden. I wasn’t particularly “into” fairies even as a child, and as an adult I remained a bit skeptical, while trying to be open minded. Over the years, however, I have had so many encounters with the wee folk in my garden and through shamanic journeys and visions that I have become a true believer.
What Makes Certain SNL Sketches Movie Worthy? MacGruber to Wayne’s World
Andrea Warner checks out the preview of MacGruber and ponders what makes some Saturday Night Live characters movie worthy.
Swimming in the Arctic Ocean (and Other Adventures in Europe’s High North)
George Burden’s final step in his personal goal to swim in all five of the world’s oceans finds him dipping in the Arctic Ocean (yikes) on his amazing journey in Europe’s High North.
The Catholic Church and Homosexuality: A Curious (and Disturbing) Obsession
The Catholic Church simply refuses to acknowledge a fact of modern life: gay people are just like left-handed people in that we are a minority but there is nothing sinister about us.
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