Today, I decided to share another paper I wrote for a college writing class. I figured because BJJ is so much a part of my life, sharing some of my research and findings on the subject would be helpful for those who don't know what Brazilian jiu-jitsu is. (If you are considering doing a martial… Continue reading Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Is it a Discourse Community?
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THE FASCINATING FACTS OF HONEY BEES
THE FASCINATING FACTS OF HONEY BEES Did you know that Honey bees are the only insect that produce food eaten by man? Or that honey is the only food that contains all the substances to sustain life? And that it takes a bee 1,000 flowers to make a spoonful of honey? A lot of people… Continue reading THE FASCINATING FACTS OF HONEY BEES
What Do You Really Know About St. Patrick’s Day?
Saint Patrick In America, Saint Patrick’s day is celebrated with the wearing of green. But have you ever wondered why there is a St. Patrick’s day? Who is this guy, St. Patrick, and why is there a day named after him? St. Patrick wasn’t always a St., he was once a boy and was… Continue reading What Do You Really Know About St. Patrick’s Day?
What Is Spinning Wool?
Spinning: The History and The Entire Craft of Spinning. Whirring sounds from a creaking wooden pedal fill the air. As a woman sits comfortably at an antique spinning wheel, her fingers work quickly over the wool strand that draws in as… Continue reading What Is Spinning Wool?
Cats Vs. Dogs ~ Who’s The Easiest?
Cats vs. Dogs; Who’s the easiest of the two? Purr…….A quiet tabby cat stretches on the rug by your feet. It continues to purr softly then winds itself into a coil. Next, it is sleeping soundly. Your evening goes on without a sound. Then, an hour later you hear intense scratching, whining, and barking. Your… Continue reading Cats Vs. Dogs ~ Who’s The Easiest?
Fighting For Raw Milk
This paper is something I wrote for school a while back. I had the people who can't have store dairy in mind. Raw milk; A Fight for Independence Tall and warm, a fresh creamy glass of milk is set into the hands of a young child. Taking a large swallow from the cup,… Continue reading Fighting For Raw Milk