What Is SEO and Why Does It Matter for (Very) Small Businesses?
SEO is a fancy-schmancy term for utilizing “common sense words” that make your business website more attractive to uppity search engines like Google, Yahoo!, and …
Where are My Tweezers? The Confession of a Terrible Homeschooling Mom
Overwhelmed by feelings of inadequacy at a homeschooling moms meeting, a mother struggles with comparing herself to others. As the discussion turns to exhaustive lists of resources, her mind drifts to household concerns and self-doubt. Eventually, she finds solace in her selective hearing, allowing her to ignore the intimidating chatter and focus on the fact that her daughters are doing well with their online program. Lunchtime arrives, reinforcing her belief in her worth and capability, despite small imperfections.
Behind the Curtain Shop in Phichit, Thailand
Sometimes, people just want curtains. They’ll find much more than fine drapery, however, if they wander into Nong Lak’s shop in northern Thailand. Whirling through …
Helter Skelter – An In-Depth Look into the Past, Present and Unknown Future of the Blackwell Zinc Smelter
Once the site of a thriving Blackwell zinc smelter in Oklahoma has a complex history of prosperity and pollution. The smelter provided jobs and growth but ultimately left a legacy of health hazards and contamination. Despite a multi-million dollar lawsuit and cleanup efforts, questions persist about land ownership and environmental aftermath, with corporations and legal battles shaping the town’s fate. Residents remember the good days and hope for resolution, while current environmental concerns are prompting new investigations and community action.
