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Preserving Our Memories
Preserving our Memories
I find it amazing how something small and otherwise trivial can bring about a flood of memories. Listen to a song from your high school years and see where your mind wanders. Catch a whiff of a certain cologne and your memories take over!
There are so many ways to preserve our special memories. Here are just a few ideas to try:
THOUGHTS What better way to preserve your thoughts than to keep a journal. Some people cringe at the idea of journal writing: they think of "Dear Diary, today I woke up, I brushed my teeth..." However journals can be so much more than that!
Quake leaves thousands 'out of reach' More than 30,000 people are "missing or out of reach" in the city of Shifang following Monday's earthquake, China's state-run Xinhua News Agency reported today. The 7.9-magnitude earthquake caused two chemical plants to collapse in the city, trapping hundreds of people, Xinhua reported earlier. Wednesday May 14th, 9:46 AM
Ecotourists missing in quake found Twelve American ecotourists who went missing Monday in China's earthquake used a satellite phone to let their loved ones know they are alive and well, an official said Wednesday. Wednesday May 14th, 8:40 AM
China's earthquake victims 'eat bitterness' In Che Jia Va, survivors of the deadly earthquake that struck central China wait patiently for aid. They don't complain. Wednesday May 14th, 7:45 AM
Analysis: Clinton crushes Obama in W. Va. After enduring a week of political obituaries, Hillary Clinton's campaign proved that it still has life. Clinton trounced fellow Democrat Barack Obama in the West Virginia primary. In the process, she underscored Obama's weakness with blue-collar, working-class white voters. Wednesday May 14th, 4:11 AM
Arson suspect held in Florida wildfires Authorities investigating possible arson in Florida's wildfires have a suspect in custody, a Palm Bay official said Wednesday. Wednesday May 14th, 9:42 AM
Food from NPR
Cherchez La Chervil, the Forgotten Herb Though it may look like parsley, chervil is in a class all by itself. The spring herb with anise aromas is an obvious choice to accent other seasonal favorites such as salmon or trout, asparagus, new potatoes, baby carrots and salads of baby greens. Tuesday May 13th, 8:45 PM
Saving Endangered Species One Mouthful at a Time Conservation scientist Gary Nabhan says the best way to recover some of America's at-risk species is to eat them. He documents lost and threatened foods in his new book, Renewing America's Food Traditions. Sunday May 11th, 1:45 PM
Zingerman's: Not Your Grandfather's Deli In 1982, Paul Saginaw and Ari Weinzweig opened Zingerman's Deli in Ann Arbor, Mich. After 26 years, they have built an empire called Zingerman's Community of Businesses that Inc. magazine called "The Coolest Small Company in America." On Friday, Oprah Winfrey rated a sandwich from Zingerman's an amazing 11 out of 5. Sunday May 11th, 8:32 AM
Is It Better to Eat Locally or Eat Differently? When it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, what you eat may be more important than where your food comes from. A new study finds that replacing red meat and dairy products with chicken, fish or vegetables could have the same impact as shifting to an entirely locally-grown diet. Friday May 9th, 6:00 AM
France Plans Lucrative Champagne Expansion A century-old law restricted champagne production to 370 villages in northeastern France, but with demand now outstripping supply, the official body that determines wine laws is admitting 40 more communities — a lucrative move for those joining the exclusive club of champagne producers. Friday May 9th, 3:43 AM
Today's Latest from Entertainment Weekly
'Idol' recap: Choice items The judges, the producers, and the contestants themselves pick songs, and Syesha is short-changed
Patrick Stewart talks Tonys The first-time nominee on the demands of ''Macbeth,'' enjoying ''Extras,'' and eyeing ''Star Trek'' -- as a fan
'Top Model': Our fierce 15 With Tyra's fashion-forward show about to air its latest season finale, we pick the series' all-time MVPs
'Idol': Best & worst fashions Michael Slezak looks back at this ''American Idol'' season's style victories and setbacks
Most Popular Headlines from BusinessWeek
Closing the Door to Microsoft Vista A number of companies are opting not to embrace Redmond's latest operating system and, like GM, are waiting for Windows 7 instead. Tuesday May 13th, 1:05 AM
The Reason for High Oil Prices It's not a supply crisis that explains the sharp spike in oil prices. It's unregulated commodities markets and greed. Wednesday May 14th, 10:05 AM
Oil's Murky Math Where are we headed: Up to $200 a barrel? Down to $80? With little good data on supply or demand, oil's next price move is anyone's guess. Wednesday May 14th, 12:05 AM
Circuit City Gives Up the Fight The electronics chain puts out the "For Sale" sign, hiring Goldman Sachs to assist on a deal, most likely with Blockbuster. Saturday May 10th, 6:05 AM
