Category: Bright

Grand Aïoli Is Dip for Dinner, the Provençal Way

Grand aïoli (or aïoli garni) is Provence, France’s perfect response to the question of laid-back summer entertaining. This large spread of seasonal vegetables and seafood, with a generous bowl of garlicky mayonnaise (the aïoli) is a relaxed and convivial meal that invites guests to pick and dip, with no cutlery required. Serve it with chilled…


Clay Paving Brick Is Superior

If you read my column on a regular basis, you may recall that about two months ago I touched on the perils of using paving brick made from concrete. These pavers fade in color over time as the thin cement paste that gives them their color succumbs to Mother Nature and high-pressure streams of water…


Stone Walkways Are Easy to Lay

Dear James: My perennial garden has grown up and I need to make some access pathways through it. What is the best method to lay an attractive stone pathway?—Kim H. Dear Kim: It is not difficult to build an attractive, natural-looking garden pathway yourself. Many pathway materials are available, such as bricks and special pavers,…


Evidence of Little People Found Throughout the World, But Are They Real?

Is it possible that throughout history, a different kind of people—little people like the elves or dwarves of lore—once populated the earth? Some evidence has emerged over the years suggesting such people may have lived in various regions around the world. They are often described as about 3 feet tall and preferring to avoid contact with…


How to Use Online Rent Collection to Enhance Transparency and Foster Better Relationships With Tenants

By Dave Spooner Landlords experience a variety of benefits when switching to online rent collection: automation, convenience, accurate bookkeeping and the ability to meet tenant needs in the marketplace. Transparency is an often overlooked benefit. As consumers, we want and appreciate transparency throughout the transaction process. We want to be able to track our packages,…


Presidential Watches: 6 Timepieces Worn by American Presidents

Timepieces that have appeared on the wrists—or in the pockets—of the commander in chief throughout the centuries tell us a lot about their sartorial style and character. George Washington Jean-Antoine Lépine Pocket Watch (Courtesy of National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors) In November 1778, Gouverneur Morris asked George Washington if he could get him…


Fallingwater: Milestone Design in Remote Pennsylvania

While many of the country’s most impressive cathedrals, buildings, and houses reside in major metropolitan areas, one of architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s (1867–1959) most notable works is in Mill Run, located in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands area, 75 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. The Kaufmann family, who owned and operated Pittsburgh’s largest department store, commissioned Wright in…


The Lost World: This Cloud-Shrouded Oldest Mountain in the World Has Wildlife You Can Only Find Here

Welcome to Roraima, the oldest and most mysterious mountain in the world. If you’ve never heard of it, that’s because only the hardiest souls make the journey to this otherworldly place in South America. Nature has colluded to keep swathes of tourists away from a mountain shrouded in legend, with its unique ecosystem kept isolated…


Ohio Dad Finds $2,000 in Shopping Cart at Walmart With Daughter—Here’s What He Does Next

When Robert Sneed found $2,000 at a store last month, he didn’t hesitate to do the right thing. The young Army veteran was out picking up groceries at an Ohio Walmart with his toddler daughter one evening when he found the cash in a shopping cart. Arriving at the store in Gallipolis, Mr. Sneed pulled a…


‘A Godly Marriage’: Mom of 5 Greets Husband at the Door Every Day, Her Small Act Impacts Him So Much

A homeschooling mom of five who chose to start greeting her husband at the door every day after work, to share a private moment, had no idea of the massive impact it would have. Bethany Rose, 35, met her husband, Jake Rose, 37, on a road trip to New England. They tied the knot in…