One of the most frequent concerns addressed in advertising for new construction or renovation is the abundance of natural light. Large windows are ubiquitously advertised and unquestioningly desired. While natural light is good for your health and aesthetically pleasing, some questions should be asked about the large-window craze. The first question to ask is why we feel the need for Read More

Before I began preparing this meal, I had some leftover potatoes that had been boiled and treated with a rosemary-garlic dressing, off the shelf, and some fresh garlic. Plus a few leftover peas. I also knew I wanted to start using the cabbage I bought. So before I did anything else, I set out all three pans I own on Read More

My techy/IT brother has always said that security is just denial of functionality. In his job he has to deal with people who don’t understand such advanced concepts as rebooting, and for these and many other types of users it is just as well to lock some options away where they can’t be touched. I am not a real tech Read More

If, at the end of the service, the pastor rushes to the exit (like any good shepherd trying to head off the flock), and then counts the sheep as they leave with all orderly haste, you will be right to wonder if what transpired was fellowship among friends, or some other less pleasant, if necessary, task; dress rehersal of the Read More