The recent adventures of the Artemis II crew captured the hearts and minds of millions of people around the world. Inspired by this new dawn of space exploration, we thought we’d take a look at the symbolic role the moon plays in Japanese culture. (As always with our blog posts, you can click on any …
I’m giving my vintage curio cabinet a fresh look for spring! This simple makeover cost nothing by using what I already had. Well, it’s almost the end of April and spring has officially arrived here in the Northland! Does anyone else get the itch to re-decorate, like, everything during this time of the year?! I’ve …
Many people probably have a jar, bucket or piggy bank where they keep all the change they’ve earned over the years. Sometimes we collect it just to take it out of our wallet. Other times we do this to save up for a larger purchase. However, often we don’t pay much attention to which coins …
Scientists have identified a giant new species of mosasaur, a marine reptile that lived alongside dinosaurs and dominated prehistoric oceans. The newly described hunter, named tylosaurus rex (Or T. rex), measured up to 43 feet long and is one of the largest mosasaurs ever discovered. The research was led by scientists from the American Museum …
Textiles preserved in whalers’ burials from the Liknesset site in the Svalbard archipelago, Norway Svalbard, Norway – The remains of 20 whalers have been found in a high Arctic graveyard damaged by rapid warming, by Lise Loktu of the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research and Elin Therese Brodholt of Oslo University Hospital. live science …
Steven Andrew Sales was born on March 14, 1964 in Gander, Newfoundland, to Wayne G. and Sharon L. (Grashe) Sales. As a child, Steve had a curious nature and was far more worldly than his years. He was an avid collector of postage stamps from distant countries and was an amateur radio operator who recorded …
In this month’s thrifted goodies, I’m sharing what I found at the thrift store to add to my vintage collections…all on a budget! It’s no secret that the thrift store is my happy place. It doesn’t matter if I have five minutes or one hour…however much time I have on a given day for a …
I recently watched an interview I did for CoinSupplyPlanet.com a few years ago and I thought it might be worth sharing here as it is still as relevant as the day it was recorded. http://blog.coinsupplyplanet.com/interview-wayne-sayles/ The full interview can be viewed and read at the above link
Ebola epidemic spreads in central Africa Declared a “public health emergency of international concern”“By the World Health Organization (WHO). till 22 mayMore than 800 Ebola cases have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including more than 180 deaths; These counts include both suspected and laboratory-confirmed cases of the disease. There are also …
Let’s chat about mindful thrifting and answer the tricky question…is your secondhand habit actually sustainable? Ah, thrifting- the most glorious thing in all the land. And, I think we’ve all been there…the thrill of a big thrift haul, cart overflowing, and feeling victorious. I know I have! But, is more always better, even secondhand? I’ve …