A Stone Left by God
The Salzkammergut is a region in Austria, bordered by the three states of Salzburg, Upper Austria and Styria. It is a region dotted with emerald lakes and high alpine ranges. The enchanting area stretches from Salzburg to Dachstein Mountain, covering 72% of Upper Austria, 12% of Salzburg, and 16% of Styria. The main local river […]
Camarillo, The Amazing Garden of Southern California
Nestled between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Camarillo is located just an hour northwest of Los Angeles and 55 miles south of Santa Barbara. Camarillo is a charming city that enjoys 52 weeks of great weather mixed with refreshing ocean breezes. Life in Camarillo is lived al fresco–visitors can enjoy outdoor concerts and fine […]
In the child’s behavior, see parent’s own shadow
One time there were a lot of things going on due to work, so I didn’t have much patience for interacting with my son very often. When we did talk, our conversations were quick and I unconsciously raised my voice to make him agree with my point of view. When my son responded loudly to […]
The origin of the Chinese character – medicine
According to a legend, during the ancient times, a war between good and evil broke out in China. It was between the benevolent emperor, The Yellow Emperor, who had the support of all his people and a man named Chiyou from the north who had great strength. Chiyou believed that he had a right to […]
11 Things You Didn’t Know about Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
September 24, 2017 – From rolling foothills to immense forests to sheer granite peaks rising above lush meadows and broad lake basins, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks astound visitors with their wild beauty. Sequoia National Park was established on September 25, 1890, making it our country’s second national park. Fifty years later, on March […]
Servants: The True Story of Life Below Stairs. Part 3 of 3
Servants: The True Story of Life Below Stairs. Part 2 of 3
Jewels at 50 : Pacific Northwest Ballet
In 1967, George Balanchine choreographed three ballets, Emeralds, Rubies and Diamonds, for New York City Ballet. Today, we know them as Jewels. Pacific Northwest Ballet Artistic Director Peter Boal brought Jewels to PNB in 2006. Since then, he has invited members of the original cast to coach our dancers. In 2014, we were honored to […]