Against Nature, by Huysmans, is a novel written in a decadent aesthetic and is inspired by many other decadent authors, such as Baudelaire. Huysmans develops a character named Des Esseintes who has the characteristics of a nervous loner who reflects on living alone in his artifact house. Against Nature is written with a beautifully descriptive […]
Everyone is receiving privacy emails in response to the EU (European Union) GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) enactment for websites. It can feel like a “house on fire” when you also start hearing fearful proclamations about making your own website compliant. So let’s take a deep breath and face reality. Why website privacy laws? The […]
I appreciate what we have: Appreciation I think it’s one of the best benefits of the economic downturn, because people learn to appreciate the things they have in their lives. Family, friends, and anyone you’ve talked to who’s been through a recession put a premium on their family and the things they’ve been blessed with. […]
1. You think you’re eating healthy, but you’re not. Does your diet consist of a large number of “products”? Low carb or not, you want to eat real food. Bottles of diet soda, pure fiber noodle dishes, and 1g net carb loaves of “bread” are not a Primal eating plan. You’re just feeding an addiction […]
If you ask me if I can make money by completing market research surveys, the answer is definitely yes, actually making money through surveys is like shooting fish in a barrel! However, like many guys, you would also be intrigued to know how this lucrative job opportunity came about first, for general knowledge. Large companies […]
Runners tend to injure their foot and leg far more than any other athlete. If you are a professional athlete and experience foot pain due to a lot of running as part of your daily routine, you should take the issue very seriously. You may have developed foot injuries due to muscle strain or due […]
A hot legal issue these days is whether same-sex couples should have the right to marry. It seems that each new day brings another court case, legislative action, or popular vote on the issue. The rights that “straight” couples take for granted (the right to inherit a spouse’s property, the right to make medical decisions […]
Once you figure out how to prevent a hangover and get used to it, everything changes. Using just one simple technique leads you to wake up more or less clear-headed and with much more energy than you would without taking it. It works about 9 out of 10 times for most of us and it’s […]
The West Highland White Terrier is an intelligent, lovable, active, and fun-loving animal. I’m a bit biased, being the author of crazy about westies. To be honest, I preferred larger dogs until we got our Westie pup named Pepper. Now I am completely conquered. I find him very funny, especially when he plays soccer. He’s […]
Phoenix, the capital of Arizona is located in the Salt River Valley in the south central part of the state and is surrounded by mountains on all four sides. More than 20 neighboring communities cover 514 square miles located in the lush Sonoran desert, considered the most beautiful desert in the world. The climate is […]