Why do some adults, regardless of whether they have children, read children’s books? Mea culpa. I confess. I’m an adult with a guilty passion–I read children’s books. And I indulge in this passion. Everyday. And I don’t even have any kids. Wanna know what’s scarier? I’m not the only adult who has this passion. Working in a library, I’m naturally surrounded by all kinds of books, so I probably see as many if not more children’s books than the average … Continue reading →
Why is it difficult to sleep in on the weekend? You hear it everywhere: people waiting for the weekend to catch up on sleep that they may have missed during the week due to their jobs, kids, unexpected happenings, or whatever. Maybe you’re one of these people? You eagerly anticipate that first morning of the weekend when your alarm clock is off and you can stay in your bed all snuggly cozy with the comforter softly embracing your entire body … Continue reading →
Why do women feel pressured to wear makeup in Western cultures? It’s a rite of passage, one of the doors to adulthood for a number of teenaged girls in the United States and other developed nations in the world: wearing makeup. I remember turning 13 and starting out sparingly with just a bit of purple eyeshadow, a few brushstrokes of blush, and a delicate pink lipstick. As time and acne progressed with puberty, I delved deeper into the world of … Continue reading →
Why don’t adults include simple, old-fashioned fun in their lives? The world has always been a busy place, and now it seems like it’s gotten even busier than ever. There’s always something to do, whether it’s work, kids, older parents, and other things. There’s always something to worry about–money, job, health issues, relationships, you name it. We have so many things on our mind and so many things to keep us busy, that we forget to take a break from … Continue reading →
Why are so many people wary of the number 13? If you ask me, I think the number 13 has gotten a bad rap. What makes this number so scary to so many? After all, it’s just a number like any other, right? When most people think of the number 13, they often associate fear and bad luck with it. Friday the 13th is long believed to be a day when anything and everything bad can happen. It certainly was … Continue reading →