Pastimes

Comic Book Publishers - Crime, horror, science fiction and adventure are all fodder for comic book publishers. The 20th century saw the introduction of superheroes and the villains they had to face. Comic books have a loyal band of fans and their characters have spawned TV shows, movies, video games and other merchandise. The secret to a successful edition is

The American Bald Eagle - When I was 15 years old, I saw my very first American bald eagle. It looked like a hawk to me, but it was flying higher than they usually flew, and it was a good bit larger. It was my dad who clued me in to the fact that I was seeing something pretty amazing. He was awestruck, and I  

Sadako Paper Cranes - Many stories of hope come from the horror of war. The dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945 ushered in a new age of nuclear weapons. The bomb had a devastating effect on the citizens of the Japanese city. A Peace Memorial Park was made to honor the dead and to offer a space to pray for peace. Many of the victims were

Picnic Hamper - Families are often looking for fun activities for Saturday and Sunday afternoons in the summer. You can always round up some friends for a game of softball, or head to a lake to catch some rays. Regardless of what you are doing, chances are you’re going to get hungry. Bringing along an already made picnic hamper is both convenient and

Nancy Drew Games - One of the most successful literary franchises for children is the Nancy Drew series. The amateur detective has solved many mysteries and crimes, delighting her legions of fans. In addition to the books, various Nancy Drew games have introduced the character to ongoing generations. The books were written by different authors, the first ever

Swiss Army - Swiss Army knives were a classic of my childhood. Nowadays, Leatherman and other multi-tools are gaining in popularity, but the Swiss Army brand will always have a place in my heart. After all, who can forget his first pocket knife? I can't. My dad wanted to give me a knife, but my mother was a

The General Store - An American Institution - There are still some places in the U.S. where you'll find a more or less authentic general store, a concept which was born in the days of the Old West and the pioneers. With nothing but wilderness for many miles around, the general store was the place to go to find