A Natural Approach to Depression by Maria McCutchen

On January 31, 2012, in Guest Writers, Maria McCutchen, by Maria McCutchen

Many people suffer from one form of depression at one time or another in their lifetime. There are multiple types and degrees of depression, but the one I suffered from was derived from my brain issues.

A Tribute to William Brockedon, Man Of Many Talents

On January 31, 2012, in Guest Writers, Peter Carroll, by Peter Carroll

When I first looked at William Brockedon who was born in Totnes, Devon in 1787- in the light of his worthiness of my writing a piece about him – I almost let it go, the first mention of him being the son of a popular watchmaker in Totnes who’s family owned a local mill and other property since the reign of Henry IV

Prepared for Anything– Traveling with My Twins

On January 30, 2012, in Guest Writers, Reagan Wilda, by Reagan Wilda

I am discovering that one of the challenging parts of having twins is finding ways to keep them entertained, especially during the winter months. There is nothing better, on a nice warm spring or summer day, then loading everyone up into the stroller and going to a park and getting some fresh air.

Mary Wesley: A Different Kind Of Author – An Essay by Peter Carroll

On January 25, 2012, in Guest Writers, Peter Carroll, by Peter Carroll

It is recorded that famous English author, Mary Wesley who lived out her last days in a small cottage in Totnes, Devon, was once reputed to be a wild woman. In her autobiography she has no qualms about being very promiscuous in her early life – which is more in keeping with numerous modern lifestyle’s -given the freedom of the sexes.

Never Eighteen – A Novel About A Boy Dying Of Leukemia by Megan Bostic

On January 20, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Young Adult Literature, by Wilfried F. Voss

Austin Parker is never going to see his eighteenth birthday. At the rate he’s going, he probably won’t even see the end of the year. The doctors say his chances of surviving are slim to none even with treatment, so he’s decided it’s time to let go.

Parenting Twins – I Don’t Need a Manual After All

On January 16, 2012, in Reagan Wilda, by Reagan Wilda

Our pediatrician thinks I am funny and gives me a big grin when at the end of every visit I ask him where I can find a baby owner’s manual. Too embarrassed to admit that I’m not kidding when I ask, I continue to look for the darn thing.

How British Restaurants Nourished The Masses

On January 15, 2012, in Guest Writers, Peter Carroll, by Peter Carroll

With the financial world looking a trifle uncertain now – and the effect it will all have, come credit crunch,, recession and what that means – some in power even going to the extreme in saying thank God for the government rescue of the banks – else there could have been anarchy and bloodshed – I would like to think maybe it would have the reverse effect and it has just come in the nick of time …

When Life Gave Me Lemons – Thoughts by Maria McCutchen

On January 12, 2012, in Guest Writers, Maria McCutchen, by Maria McCutchen

Living day-to-day with a disability can be challenging. One day I feel horrible, very symptomatic and discouraged, and other days, a more rare occurrence, but I do have them every now and then- are days where I will feel pretty decent. I will feel more energetic, fewer symptoms, and more like my old self than I normally do.

One Hundred and One Nights: A Novel About Life In A War-Ravaged Iraq by Benjamin Buchholz

On January 9, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Wilfried F. Voss

A breathtaking tale of friendship, love, and betrayal, One Hundred and One Nights is an unforgettable novel about the struggle for salvation and the power of family.

Reagan Wilda: Identical Twins Who Are Not So Identical

On January 6, 2012, in Reagan Wilda, by Reagan Wilda

Almost immediately after we found out we were having identical twin girls, people started asking me if I was going to dress them alike. My first response was always “absolutely not” because I was dead set on giving them have their own identities.