Articles written by Stonehenge - Page 2

Advanced Search

What is Helium

About me - Stonehenge

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Should Senator Larry Craig (R-ID) have resigned?: 10 of 20
Senator Craig should not have resigned. Instead, he should have started his very long sashay out of his thickly paneled and tastefully decorated closet.The man should have had the cajones to admit that he's gay, because there's nothing wrong with that. What has occurred, instead, is gayness has suffered another unbecoming blo... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss How to help young kids cope with and understand death: 13 of 25
Young kids who successfully cope with and understand death are ahead of the rest of us. I want to help get more of them there. It is easy to tell when kids understand that death is final; afterall, it's written on our faces when we speak about what has happened. It is much harder to deal with the word 'why.'Two very sensitive... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality A study says students with higher IQs are less likely to be sexually active: 29 of 53
My understanding of the mysterious and unpredictable world of sexual activity requires me to disagree with the position that students with higher IQs are less likely to be sexually active. I do not believe this could be the outcome of a well-designed study. Breaking down this study's criteria, I start with its subjects: stude... More..
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary Fall TV previews: "Cavemen," coming to ABC: 8 of 14
A full-length, feature commercial for GEICO Insurance Company, badly disguised as a situation comedy does not interest me. I do not expect a lot from Network Television, so I don't know why I am disappointed. Much like the King of Queens was a commercial for UPS (which turned out to be a funny show), this is an amazing advanc... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for packing pictures and frames: 7 of 12
Preparing your pictures and framed artwork for moving requires an investment of time and careful attention to exposed surfaces. You do not want the glass or frame structure to break and you should meticulously guard against letting the frame become scratched.The first rule is not to lay any of these items flat as this is a su... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for deciding when it's time to move: 9 of 15
Deciding when it is time for you to move is hard because you may be too close to the center of the storm and your perspective is skewed. You sense an impalpable level of discomfort among members of your family, but you can't quite put your finger on the proper solution. Guidance is at hand; in other words: You know it's time ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Skiing Guide to making a ski trip a pleasant experience: 21 of 32
The annual ski trip is a time to make some long-lasting memories. Whether you are planning a family outing, a couples-only get together, or a romantic getaway for two, you will want to keep a few things in mind before heading to the slopes. Everyone wants to look back on their ski vacation as a time that was special in every ... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Assessing the real cost of moving: 7 of 10
Moving can be an exceptionally taxing chore unless you decide early on to view it as an adventure and a time of positive growth. Moving is about improving your lifestyle. Here is an assessment of the real cost of moving.The stress of upheaval should be recognized and addressed early and often. Both children and adults will ex... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for finding the best place to live in a city you don't know: 7 of 10
Moving to a new city presents challenges like you have never seen. Finding the best home in your adopted new hometown will be easier with the guidance that follows.Start with bare generalities: Suburban vs. Urban. Do you hunger for high-rises, lofts and walking to the Museum of Modern Art from your brownstone? Or, do you see ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Does the press pick presidents?: 24 of 33
Members of the Press, like most of us, have their favorite candidate. Before all the debates are over and before all the news is in, many of us decide. They are people, too. However, this is a subject area in which it is their job to be subjective. As with any organized area of choosing between the best man or women for a par... More..