NARKISSOS (or Narcissus) was a young man, a son of the river-god Kephisos and the fountain-nymph Liriope. He was celebrated for his beauty and attracted many admirers but, in his arrogance, spurned them all. One rejected admirer became distraught, and called on the goddess Nemesis
An oasis from the bustling and burgeoning city limits, it was one of 12 parks that Los Angeles owned in 1899. It was known for its palm tree lined walkway, cultivated rose scented gardens, and artisanal well. It quickly became a communal place the people
Well-behaved women seldom make history. -Laurel Ulrich The Victorian Era Great Britain was bursting at the seams. Rapid growth and developments were being made across countries. The medical, scientific, and technology fields saw major advances and changes. People started to question and doubt the many rote activities
They set out for a better life. They trudged through the plains and Rockies with an ax over their shoulder or metal pans in their hands. They climbed the California Mountains and sloshed in her rivers, hoping that one day their hard work would be
One of my favorite times of the month is when my husband and I sit down with hot tea and our bills. We lay everything out on the table, papers everywhere and Earl Grey in our nostrils, and then organize our financial structure for the
It’s been known as a food for the gods. It was originally consumed by the elite upper class, its beans plucked from the fields, crushed to a powder and served as a drink. For centuries it was too expensive for simply anyone to partake of.
It’s a slow, creeping feeling -- one that starts in the back of your mind and slowly moves to the front. It’s not noticeable right away. And usually, by the time we realize what’s actually going on, it has consumed us. It always revolves around money.