I like to consider myself an information specialist, skilled at finding what I need to know. I work in the academic world partly within a university press and partly within a university library; I must know something about information search and accessibility. However, I realize that finding information in books is difficult. If I use …
Holidays Can Be the Hardest: New Traditional Ideas
The holidays can be a very difficult time for those who are grieving. Many mourners have difficulty understanding and managing their grieving process. This may be because the festivities are a reminder of the people who should be at the festive table, but aren’t. His absence remains, even over the years. This rings true particularly …
Planning a road trip: 8 safety tips
When planning a road trip, it’s important to not only have all the necessary items for travel, but also to have your car ready for an emergency situation. While you can’t always prevent every situation that may arise, there are some basic things you can do to have a safe and rewarding trip. These include: …
The Chronicles of Madness – Episode 26
In our 25th episode of Madness Chronicles, we’ll take a look at the madness over President Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis. Remember, insanity is a state of severe mental illness, extremely foolish behavior, and a state of frenzied or chaotic activity. Let’s take a look at the vile reaction of the left to the president’s diagnosis. Twitter’s …
E-marketing makes your business profitable
In this modern world of information technology, the world has undoubtedly become a ‘global village’. In the last decade, there have been overwhelming changes associated with our daily lives. Whether at work, education or business, we can see how things have evolved over time. All this is evident due to the integration of IT in …
peace of mind
What do you think is the most important thing in life? Health? Money? Love? Sex? I think it’s none of those things. The most important thing in life is priceless and cannot be bought. No matter what else you may have, without this, you cannot fully enjoy what you have. Give up? It is tranquility. …
acceptance in life
“And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing or situation, some event in my life, unacceptable to me, and I cannot find serenity until I accept it. I agree”. that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly as it …
The most controversial American toy: the pregnant Barbie
Technically, the toy’s name is “Midge Hadley,” but everyone knows the doll as “Pregnant Barbie.” The doll was first released in 1963 by Mattel. Midge was released at the same time as “Skipper” to avoid criticism. Midge Hadley is Barbie’s best friend (as advertised by Mattel). Due to controversy, Mattel stopped manufacturing the pregnant Barbie …
California Lawyer: One of Life’s Necessities
It is a situation all too often. They are happily married, working towards a common and sustainable goal, dreaming of growing old together, smiling lovingly at each other and holding hands as they walk through the beautiful gardens of love and wedded bliss. The next thing you know, you’re looking in the yellow pages for …
What grieving is like driving with your emergency spare tire
Have you ever had to use the emergency spare tire on your car? It is smaller than your regular tires. As a result, you have to change your driving habits when you rely on this “donut” emergency tire. Experiencing grief and grief is a lot like driving with the spare tire. To consider: You have …