Dragonfly Art

Dragonfly Art - "Dragonflies are one of the things I enjoy the most. Not only do I collect them, I also have a purple dragonfly tattoo on my left shoulder blade.

My Great-grandmother once told me if a dragonfly lands on you, it is good luck. Then again, her daughter, (my grandmother), always told us when we were little that dragonflies would sew your lips shut! I always knew better, but it was funny to hear her say that!"

By MamaDragonfly2677

From Denny: Musings on the dragonfly from a great admirer! Interesting facts, entertaining, pretty and amusing all rolled into one.

Great Peace Quotes with Great Photos

Great Peace Quotes with Great Photos:

Quest for Peace

“Mankind must not only seek Peace. We must pursue it with all the deeply felt sincerity of our hearts. We must pursue Peace with the diligent work of our hands every day in every relationship we know. Peace comes a little at a time, rippling outward until one day it touches and convinces all.”

– Denny Lyon, 3 March 2009"

Vintage Greeting Cards for St. Patricks Day: Cute Kids

Vintage Greeting Cards for St. Patricks Day: Cute Kids

By Word Play

From Denny: On a lighter note, these are really cute for the upcoming St. Patrick's Day holiday! This person at HubPages has all kinds of holiday art for you to enjoy with your children or just for artistic inspiration from the past. Take a look at what Word Play is featuring in this article.

Health Risks of Phthalates

Health Risks of Phthalates: "Phthalate exposure has been linked to higher risk of liver cancers in both humans and animals.
In adult human men, phthalates have been linked to greater waist circumference and higher insulin resistance, a common precursor to type 2 (adult onset) diabetes.

They have been linked to thyroid irregularities, asthma, and skin allergies in both sexes. Though the exact mechanism is unclear, studies have linked higher rates of respiratory infections and other symptoms in children living in houses with vinyl floors.

One possible explanation is inhalation of dust tainted by phthalates, which are used in cosmetics such as nail polishes and hand creams precisely because of their ability to bind to human tissues."

By kerryg
Photo by dboy @ flickr - this photo sure gets your attention! :)

From Denny: Wow! You might want to read this warning of a common chemical found in your everyday life that interferes with your health! I knew some of it but this writer gave more details.

Recipe: Dennys Tapas Style Brownies

Dennys Tapas Style Brownies: "Want your chocolate brownie but also want a healthier yet tasty version? Read on!

For the past twenty years or so the American brownie has grown to gargantuan proportions. One brownie really could serve four people! The trend has been to undercook the batter to a gooey center. Well, folks, read that as why Americans have gotten so fat."

From Denny: I started flipping through my various dessert cookbooks, took a look at the past decade long trend of huge and gooey American desserts and charted another healthier course. But I wasn't about to give up my blessed chocolate, a gift from God! :)

I'm particularly proud of this latest recipe I developed. Enjoy!

Photo by Denny Lyon