The country of Fiji is an island nation – or islands, as the case may be. Fiji is comprised of some 330 islands. Some are inhabited, but most are not, making them ripe for diving and adventurous exploration. When one thinks of an idyllic tropical vacation, Fiji is usually somewhere at the top of the … Read more

Fiji

Hotel Review: Portofino Bay at Universal Studios

Karla News

Hubby and I were very fortunate to have spent some time in Portofino Italy a few years ago…as a matter of fact I wrote about a strange experience that happened to us while we were there, in an article about portofino. When we planned on going to Universal Studios a short time ago we decided … Read more

Citywalk, Portofino

“Revolutionary Road” (2008): Choosing Life

Karla News

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet star as Frank and April Wheeler in “Revolutionary Road” (IMDb), directed by Sam Mendes and based on Richard Yates’s 1961 book of the same title. Yet Frank and April’s relationship is so different from that of Jack and Rose in “Titanic” (1997). Thanks to the excessive foul language, plus April’s … Read more

Anne Geddes

Legal

The Felony Process in Missouri

Karla News

If you’ve been charged with a felony in Missouri, the court process can be very confusing. This article lays out the steps that the case takes and what happens at each step. The timing of the steps may vary slightly from judicial circuit to judicial circuit. A felony case in Missouri is triggered by the … Read more

Parenting

5 Warning Signs of a Bad Nanny or Babysitter

Karla News

Horror stories abound of abusive and neglectful nannies and babysitters, so it’s understandable that any parent hiring a childcare provider might be a bit paranoid. The good news is that the vast majority of people in the childcare professions are there because they love children and can offer your child added skills, love, and fun. … Read more