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Decorating and Oriental Rugs

Medieval castles and manors had hardwood or stone floors. They were cold, and a little unfriendly, even though they looked terrific. Scattered carpets were a means of compensating for the coldness. Wall to wall carpet felt better on the feet, and insulat (posted by lwheelr 3 years 158 days ago.)

Selecting Room Colors to Coordinate With Your Oriental Rug

Colors in Oriental rugs can be very complex, but that complexity gives you a great deal of flexibility in decorating. The first thing to do is to really look at the rug. If you step back and look at it from a distance, you may notice a primary color, and a few secondary ones. (posted by lwheelr 3 years 158 days ago.)

Preparing and Using Antelope Meat

Antelope is the probably the easiest big game animal to hunt successfully, but it isn't the nicest to eat. Many hunters in Wyoming won't even bother to hunt antelope as a meat animal. Our family does, because they are relatively easy to get, so it is an easier species to use to teach kids to hunt. Many antelope have a “sagey" or “gamey" taste to them. There are several theories on this: 1 -... (posted by lwheelr 5 years 204 days ago.)

Hunting Antelope in the Medicine Bow Region of Wyoming

I've been hunting in this region for approximately five years. In fact I've never hunted anywhere else. I grew up as a city kid in the Pacific Northwest, and even though I had friends in high school who would disappear to hunt, I never took the opportunity to do so myself. Learning as an (middle aged) adult is quite a bit harder. The urge to hunt began when we lived in eastern... (posted by lwheelr 5 years 204 days ago.)

An Inside View of Casa de Sion Orphanage, Guatemala City, Guatemala

Casa de Sion Orphanage is located in Guatemala City, Guatemala, and cares for some of the most needy children in the world. The courts are overloaded with children for whom there is no room. These children who come to Casa de Sion get another chance at a more normal life. Seeing it from the outside, we have no idea of the reality that most neglected children face.... (posted by lwheelr 5 years 204 days ago.)

I Hate Mother's Day

I hate Mother's Day. I really do. I mean, I like the idea of Mother's Day. One day a year to celebrate the accomplishments and importance of Moms. What could be bad about that? I remember my first real Mother's Day. I was about seven months pregnant, and when they asked the mothers to stand at church so they could hand out a carnation, I stood up proudly. The first time I'd ever been able to do that! The kids... (posted by lwheelr 5 years 279 days ago.)