Engagement photos mark the beginning of … the beginning “When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible,” says one-half of Hollywood’s favorite reluctant lovers, Harry. (Other half, of course, Sally).Getting married marks a beginning, a trip to the altar of the rest of your life. But also, it’s kind of an end, an end to the methodical steps it took to get …
The year 1959, when “The Battle of New Orleans” and “Mack the Knife” topped billboard charts, was the final year for the Chevrolet Task Force truck series. Its light-duty model, dubbed the …
The allure of the desert is multi-faceted, but perhaps nothing is overshadowed by the unique vegetation. From the giant saguaro more than 40 feet tall, to the little pineapple cactus and other …
Before fancy trips, there were fancy sips. Dating back to 5th century B.C., the term “honeymoon” has quite the literal origin. A newly married couple would simply wait for nightfall on the …
For the armchair observer, a myriad of scientific jargon can often be combined into simple layman’s terms, whether or not the classification is strictly correct. A prime example of this is so-called …
It’s a common encounter that will stop most of us in our tracks. You’re casually milling about life when you suddenly catch a whiff of something — something good, something familiar — …
The origin of the modern-day Christmas tree may hearken back as far as 1550 BCE, when Egyptians would bring palm fronds inside during the winter solstice to celebrate the return of Ra, …
Forget gift buying stress and shopping mall rushes. This year, avoid getting in a rut for your loved one’s stocking stuffers and gifts – spring for some of the intriguing and unique …
As the aroma of roasted turkey and pumpkin pie fills the air, Thanksgiving beckons us to pause and give thanks. Beyond the feast, this holiday taps into the powerful human emotion of …
There are many particulars on the list of needs, wants and hopes in a suitable forever home, but rarely are they topped by seeking interior space for a handcrafted 12.5-foot by 8-foot …