During the Civil War, soldiers lived and fought in unsanitary conditions. Lack of bathing meant their bodies were dirty, and they suffered from various ailments like army itch and lice. Lack of clean drinking water meant they suffered from diseases like typhoid. Sadly, 45,000 Union soldiers and 50,000 Confederate soldiers died from dysentery. With […]
You’ve probably heard that expression that April showers bring May flowers. If you haven’t, where do you live that you’ve been sheltered from overused cliches? In all seriousness, the rains that usually accompany the spring season can, in fact, cause some really beautiful flowers to grow, making for wonderful gardens. The downside to this […]
If you’ve ever wished that there were more hours in the day, then your wish is coming through this month! Daylight Savings Time is back again, which means it’s time to set our clocks forward and enjoy a full extra hour of sunlight. So, as the age-old question goes, what will you do with […]
With Presidents Day now behind us, it’s time to get back to reality and back to work. If you hosted your family and friends at your home over the holiday weekend, you might be left cleaning up after the party. One thing you don’t want to be left with after a fun and relaxing […]
