Houdini assisted with the American war effort during WWI. Although he was born in Hungary, Houdini was an American patriot and staunch supporter of U.S. involvement in World War I. He persuaded the Society of American Magicians to sign loyalty oaths to President Woodrow Wilson, and later canceled his touring season to devote himself to […]

McDowell says, “It isn’t a matter of not being able to find things to appreciate about your kids; it’s about disciplining yourself to speak up and tell your kids what you see — to give them honest praise for their effort.” He offers several practical examples: * “Thank you for getting your homework done on

Let’s look at your current state of good manners.  Ask yourself the following questions as they relate to people with whom you regularly interact. Each of these can be answered by a simple yes or no…be honest with yourself and tally your score at the end.  Do you smile at friends and family members when you come in

Here are five ways to increase our listening abilities: 1. BE FULLY IN THE MOMENT Have you ever been speaking to someone and found that they are distracted by something and not really listening to you? You probably thought this was annoying, frustrating, and disrespectful. At that point you may have even become angry or

5-4-3-2-1 GROUNDING EXERCISE The “54321 game” is a common sensory awareness grounding exercise that many find a helpful tool to relax or get through difficult moments. PROCEDURE 1.     Describe 5 things you see in the room. 2.     Name 4 things you can feel (“my feet on the floor” or “the air in my nose”) 3.    

During the 1925 serum run to Nome,also known as the “Great Race ofMercy“, 20 mushers and about 150 sled dogs relayed diphtheria antitoxin 674 miles (1,085 km) by dog sled across the U.S. territory of Alaska in five and a half days, saving the small city of Nome and the surrounding communities from an incipient epidemic. Both the mushers and their dogs

The Psychological Benefits of Puzzles http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-Puzzles-Help-the-Mind-/10000000177633935/g.html  Improved Memory Heightened Creativity Facilitating the Whole Brain Approach Dopamine Production Meditation   In honor of National Puzzle Day check out the link below Need a clue https://crosswordguru.com/

Mensa Workout This quiz is provided for entertainment purposes only; it is not an IQ test. This score will not qualify you for Mensa. The questions on the “Mensa Workout” are biased towards people whose primary language is English. Mensa offers culture-fair testing throughout the world. Many of the questions on the “Mensa Workout” require

Morse made the first public demonstration of his telegraph by sending a message from the Supreme Court Chamber in the U.S.Capitol to the B&O Railroad “outer depot” (now the B & O Railroad Museum) in Baltimore. The famous message was: What hath God wrought (from the Biblical Book of Numbers 23:23: Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there