We have already made it past the first quarter of 2012; Easter weekend has rapidly flown passed us, which is the only time of the year when there is so much chocolate around that you can actually smell it when you walk into a supermarket. I’m sure that means we can sneak a bite or [...]
It’s amazing how some events from the past stay with us forever – a talk, a specific book, an inspiring poem, etc. I remember as a kid listening to a drama on Springbok radio (Springbok radio was there long before television!) about Father Time that brought the woman in the story a gift every year, [...]
February 14th, 2012 
Lifestyle 
In days gone by blushing was considered an asset for demure damsels, but good grief, there are limits to the amount of blushing one would like to admit to. Fair-skinned women can really be embarrassed by a flush of red and nowadays it is not considered ‘cool’ anymore.
February 14th, 2012 Lifestyle Almost all foods of plant origin contain carbohydrates which are broken down into sugars – mainly into glucose – during the digestive process. Absorbed in the gut, glucose is a major source of fuel for the body. Some can be stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen, which can be broken down to release glucose when energy reserves are low.
February 10th, 2012 Lifestyle 
Valentine’s Day in Ireland has some traditions. From the olden times, St. Valentine is connected with the concept and emotion of love. Valentine’s Day on 14th February is celebrated all over the world as the day of the lovers, and throughout the world young couples spend the day in each other’s welcome company.
February 10th, 2012 Lifestyle 
Valentines Day in Sweden is celebrated in a unique way. Rises, jelly hearts and pastries are an important part of the Valentines Day celebrations in Sweden.
On Valentines Day, the citizens of Sweden make a visit to Stockholm (the capital of Sweden), to take a look at the Valentines Day celebrations of Stockholm or to be a part of the Stockholm Valentine celebrations.
February 10th, 2012 Lifestyle 
Valentine’s Day is celebrated as the lovers’ day all over the world on 14th February. The day is celebrated with the exchange of gifts, candies, flowers with their beloved.
Valentine’s Day in Greece is traditionally celebrated with pomp and splendor and young men still choose this day to propose or get married.
