Horsetail: the herb of nightmares

Given the nature of this plant; If left unchecked in your garden and in the extreme, it will destroy your house. As I write this, it is early March and Horse Tail is deep in the earth waiting for its moment to erupt and haunt you once more. Horsetail common name: Equisetum Description: Perennial plant

Woodview Detention Center [1961/Grandpa’s House]

Left Scene: A detention center cell at the Woodview Detention Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, summer 1961. The cubicle, cell, or room, however one wants to look at it, is equipped with an iron cot, and I, the occupant; I am 14 years old and must be here for my first 24 hours in the

How to buy a house in a slow market – Part 2

In our last article, we discussed the challenges most sellers face in a slow market and how we as real estate investors can create truly win-win deals. This is a continuation of where we left off in Part 1. We’ve talked about the art of creating a deal that works for the seller to take

Dining in Newberry, South Carolina

Newberry is one of the oldest and most historic towns in Upcountry South Carolina. Its downtown historic district is the hub of the community and attracts many visitors who attend festivals, concerts, and other events. Visitors to Newberry will be delighted to find a number of excellent dining options available to them. Here are some

How to surf an Alaia surfboard – Paddle surf

Hello, If you are interested in riding an Alaia surfboard, this article will help you understand how to paddle them to catch waves more effectively. This is part of a larger manual that details the entire process of modeling alaia, including tips for assembling them. If you’re interested in the rest, you can check out

barbecue wars

Okay, so here’s the deal. What kind of meat, what kind of sauce, what method of cooking, what kind of wood or heat, and how it is served. Much to consider. And one thing’s for sure: We’re not talking about a backyard Weber grill here, folks. This is serious business, so let’s get to it.

hotels online

It’s hard to find someone who hasn’t booked a hotel online nowadays. With hotel reservation services, you get the added convenience of comprehensive room photos and hotel tours, special discounts, and last-minute booking features if you find out you’re leaving on a business trip to Los Angeles tomorrow. But, before choosing an online hotel booking

When to find cheap flights

Like everything, there is a “season” to find cheap flights to Miami. High season in Miami is from April to December. The season is really the time of year when people travel the most, and it really has nothing to do with what’s going on in Miami. Miami is exciting all year long. South Florida

Hello from Calgary – a delicious dinner at Il Giardino

After taking a lovely and much-needed break at the historic Twin Gables Bed and Breakfast, we headed out to explore the immediate neighborhood, the restaurant area on 4th Street. We were going for a walk, but considering that I had been really sick with an unbelievable chest cold for the past few days, venturing out