Category Archives: Heroes

A category for posts about people who make a difference.

5 Interesting Links for 03-08-2019

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Technique (Writing) The way you use internal conflict can inform and deepen your characters. This article looks at examples from film and literature that demonstrate the ties between fears and … Continue reading →

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5 Interesting Links for 02-22-2019

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Bookstores (History) A description complete with photographs of a distinct street in London where bookshops barely changed as the centuries have passed offer interesting treasures to explore. https://secretldn.com/cecil-court-history/ Genetics (Animals) … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile No.151: Recycling with Heart

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

If you’ve been following my blog, you know I have an interest in new ways to recycle and turn our waste into something wonderful, but Dan Phillips takes this concept to a whole new level. He creates whimsical recycled homes … Continue reading →

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5 Interesting Links for 02-02-2018

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Psychology (Prisons) After being introduced to Norway’s prison system, North Dakota implemented something similar because the success was painful compared to U.S. prison experiences. This is a view of the … Continue reading →

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5 Interesting Links for 01-22-2016

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Hammock (Cats) Another lovely do-it-yourself idea for spoiling your cats. (Via Facebook) https://settledownslinki.wordpress.com/2015/02/04/diy-magic-carpet-cat-hammock/ Regency (History) A glimpse into traditional upbringing for young men in the Regency. While Jasper and Aubrey definitely suffered this, Frederick (the love interest in An Innocent … Continue reading →