Second in size only to Colonial Williamsburg, Old World Wisconsin in Eagle, WI offers a trip into Wisconsin history Built in the tradition of Europe’s outdoor museums, Old World Wisconsin represents the material and cultural history of twelve ethnic groups on ten farmsteads Sixty-nine historic buildings have been gathered from all parts of the state and reassembled throughout the 576 acres of land located in the southern unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest...

As in all of Hawthorne’s writings when one finishes reading his stories you come up with more questions than answers No other writer makes you question like Hawthorne The philosophical question of what is true perfection and can it be achieved through physical means or is it a state of the spirit is the heart of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s story The Birth-Mark...

I woke up groaning, drum beating painfully inside my head Tongue thick and dry, body drained - not unusual for a Saturday morning I wanted to return to my dreams, but imagined I smelt coffee...

A Story of Angels Visiting the Sheppard’s After Jesus was born in Bethlehem an angel of Christmas appeared to the shepherds telling them of the Christ Childs birth This is a fictional story of two of the trumpeting angels that had always been best of friends...

This article takes a look at how one badly injured man survived a day and night in a wild life park where he was surrounded by lions, elephants and hyenas I, for one,learned a lot from his experience I hope you will too...

The child looked at the sky as trying to understand its meaning, dimension, depth He had heard some stories, some happy and others sad The happy ones said that the inhabitants of heaven were always joyful, as if the celebration would last forever...

"Wasn't me" My fourteen-year-old son has spoken those words more often than I care to remember It's always someone else's fault - most often, his sister's...

Today more than ever, people rely on versatility Whether you are getting versatility in your vehicle or in your work wear, you still demand the same high level of performance from your investment Medical scrubs promote a better you and a more positive workplace experience...

When choosing the best work wear for the job, you should consider your position as well as the image you want to portray If you happen to be a career-minded woman working as a chef, chances are good you have found a need for high quality and reliable women’s chef coats There are a multitude of benefits to these styles and designs, and there are numerous designers providing this specialty item for the hardworking woman getting hot and creative in the kitchen...

Hiker Survives Wilderness Ordeal In the wake of the tale of the three Mt Hood climbers, and the tragic news about James Kim, many people have questions about survival “What would I do, if something like this should happen to me...

Where did the ideas of dragons originate What makes this image so powerful for us You will find the answers to these questions here as you enjoy this true story...

Do you have, even a slight, fear of rejection Are you afraid of being alone This story of the Mothers original abandonment, which ultimately lasted billions of years, a seeming eternity, will help you to understand...

I want to share with you a personal story My son is seven years old It was one year back i was on vacation in this nice resort...

The sound of bricks being laid and the dampness of the crypt enveloped me as I stared blankly into space The alcohol that intoxicated my mind was long gone but it feels as if my whole being is still submerged in liquor There was light from the other side of the niche, but it was getting faint...

What Life is all about Preface to life Some thoughts to the reader, which, may help to know me a little Life, I would say on the whole, has been pretty good to me Not as glamorous as some lives, but, it has been very interesting and full, and it has been very good...

Granddad married my grandmother, Bella, and raised a family of 4 Their children names were, Jack, Tom, (my Father), Hilda and Betty They were a very happy family, and I’m given to understand they were never rich, and at times did not have enough to eat due to the small wages earned at the pits...

Here in the Southeast, once again she enters the rainy season, a time when the sky remains bright and cornflower blue, yet November leaves rain from the trees in fiery shades and hues That evening the temperature dips below freezing, the trees slowly unraveling, the night cloaked in a shawl of silence, too cold for the strumming of crickets and tree frogs * * * * * * * Monday morning, and Savannah Monroe opens the front door to dash out on the porch, grab the newspaper, and duck back into the house before brisk air saturates her robe...

In a timeless classic, Theseus, the duke of Athens, imprisoned the knights, Arcite and Palamon Though the two were bossom friends, they despised each other after they saw the lovely Emily, the sister of a queen After getting out of prison, Arcite and Palamon vied for the heart of Emily, almost killing each other in the process...

I was walking down on one of the busiest streets near my neighborhood I needed to get fresh inspiration to finish a writing project I was working on Like most people, I believe that a walk to the park will send inspirations knocking on my door...

Four men stood together in a circle, accused of harboring a grudge against each other They were told that each one must stand there (in the circle) until the time that he was ready and willing to absolve the grudge and forgive his neighbor Each of these men were neighbors on adjoining properties...