Author Rip van winkle

The friendliness of the Irish people is a much-deserved reputation and not a myth. It is quite normal to be welcomed by the people of Ireland with a friendly smile and a genuine interest in your visit. You can ...

Why do we have birthstones and where do they originate from? It is thought the idea behind birthstones dates back to the 1st century in Western culture. The first person to link precious gems with months of the...

It might seem strange to our modern ears  but this song, about some children trying to coax their at the end of his tether Father to not throw himself bodily from the top of the house, was a big hit for the com...

When tenants move out, there has to be a thorough checkout process in force to allow an ongoing harmonious relationship between the tenant and landlord, and to ensure the return of the all-important deposit. ...

Here’s a scenario for you. Petrol runs out and Solar plus electric doesn’t provide the answer to our transport needs. What would you use? Riding a horse is time consuming as it will take you a while learning ho...

Image Credit The Wizard of OZ is a film that focuses on a young girl called Dorothy who lives in Kansas with her Aunt Em, Uncle Henry, and her dog Toto. Once a storm hits, Dorothy seeks shelter in her be...

Steve Jobs was a successful businessman who founded the famous company, ‘Apple’; his life had not always been easy sailing though, as he had experienced a number of hardships and setbacks; he was adopted, he dr...

Weddings have changed a lot over the years and while couples still opt to get married in their local church, surrounded by friends and family, others are doing it in their own unique way and a tipi wedding is o...