Archive for April 6th, 2006
Watering Your Houseplants
Thursday, April 6th, 2006Many houseplants suffer from too much or too little water. Often people want to adhere to a schedule, but this usually does not work. Several factors influence the frequency of watering, including type of plant, temperature, humidity, light, pot size, plant size, potting mix and drainage. The best method for determining when to water is [...]
Mating in Dogs
Thursday, April 6th, 2006Female dogs generally have 2 reproductive cycles each year. This process begins at puberty. Small breeds may start their cycles at 5-6 months of age, while some giant breeds may not cycle until 2 years of age. The average age of puberty is 7-10 months. After 4-9 days of bloody vaginal discharge, the female will [...]
Medieval Romance and Courtly Love
Thursday, April 6th, 2006The love element, while not necessary for a romance (adventure alone can be considered romantic), is nearly always present in medieval versions, and of a particular kind. What we now consider courtly love began in the middle of the twelfth century, when a “woman-worship” arose, stemming from the worship of the Virgin Mary (235). The [...]
