The lesson of Janus comes with the New Year
Janus is the Roman god of transitions, gates, doorways and new beginnings. The month of January is named after this ancient pagan deity. The word "janitor" also derives from Janus, suggesting that the New Year's celebration is a time for us all to "clean up" our lives a bit - both materially and mentally. As 2011 closes this weekend with the New Year's Eve festivities, it's an occasion to consider the lesson of Janus.
Guerrero says he is better prepared for Figueroa fight
Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero said he is more prepared for a fight than he has been for a long time.
Life lessons learned while making Calvin’s quilt
Recently a resurgence has occurred in the art of quilt making. And far be it from me to let anything re-surge without me.
Getting Out: The next challenge: Mt. Tallac
Exactly one year ago, I challenged you. I hoped to either inspire you or provoke you to join me on a rugged hike to the top of Clouds Rest, one of Yosemite's iconic peaks. The first of our preparatory hikes was on New Year's morning. I have led a New Year's hike for several years, and it is usually an intimate affair. Last January, when more than one hundred of you came, I knew I had touched a nerve.
Sweet Event Aims to Help Homeless Youth
Almost everyone has a vice, or in my case, vices. I can readily admit to some – things such as wine, food and motorcycles. Others cannot or should not be revealed here.
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How can I tell if my dog's ear problem is an infection or an
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