Christmas traditions give meaning to the holidays, helping families to forge strong ties.

Nov 16, 2008 - Melody Rhodes

Approaching poetry from the perspective of how to write well can often be better accomplished by knowing what makes a poem truly horrible in the first place.

Feb 26, 2007 - Lisbeth Cheever-Gessaman

How Catholic teachers can help their students learn and remember through memorization.

Aug 31, 2007 - Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

It's easy to forget things in a world filled with commitments, responsibilities, obligations and pressure. There is often no time for detail on the fast track to success.

Oct 3, 2009 - Rachel P Ricucci

On November 11 many will choose to remember the dead of the World War at events, tributes and readings worldwide. Here are some ideas for Remembrance Day readings.

Nov 2, 2009 - Luke Waterson

Express love on Valentine's Day with passion and sincerity. Here's a list of classic love poems, poems for lovers, and poems for married couples.

Dec 29, 2009 - Megan Jungwi

Are your poems flat as a family snapshot? Learning to release the energy in your images can open up your poetry's hidden depths.

Jan 17, 2010 - Joseph Hutchison

Memorizing the fretboard is within the grasp of all guitarists. This article is a starting point for the novice to learn some of the guitar notes quickly.

Apr 8, 2010 - Jim Shelp

Memorizing the fretboard is within the grasp of all guitarists. All one has to do is apply a few key ideas.

Jun 18, 2009 - Jim Shelp

This article provides some personalized and unique gift ideas for Mother's Day. These are the perfect ideas for the mom who has everything.

Apr 25, 2010 - Kristen Dascoli

Hirsch delivers what he promises. The book is shaped with a flowing lyricism that holds the reader in a voluptuous trance.

Mar 14, 2009 - Theresa Ann White

Students are not always naturally inclined to love poetry. In honor of National Poetry Month, check out these poems.

Apr 26, 2008 - Penny Zang

Editing poetry can be a painful process. However, careful attention to the details of form, diction and aural resonance can only improve the poem.

May 18, 2010 - Catherine Owen

Students enjoy the silly limericks. Writing, reading and reciting limerick poetry is a fun Saint Patrick's Day activity or a humorous activity for any day.

Feb 15, 2008 - Kellie Hayden

Words are the stuff of writing just as paint is the stuff of painting. Their texture, or "syllabic density," determines the impact of a poem's rhythms.

Feb 27, 2010 - Joseph Hutchison

If you are planning to host a Christmas party, you will want it to be a special and memorable one. There are many unique ways you can make it happen.

Nov 17, 2010 - Jennifer Romero

It's the fling before the ring! Planning a bachelorette is simple, but it's important to make the event most memorable for the bride-to-be!

Aug 23, 2010 - Julia Suppa

A cleverly and well-written holiday greeting to friends, family and even co-workers can become a highlight of the holiday season and a family record for years to come.

Sep 23, 2009 - Diana Lambdin Meyer

The NATO Phonetic Alphabet can be useful or required for many jobs that involve communicating from distances through the use of a variety of telephone and radio systems.

May 22, 2009 - Tami Nicholson

Memorizing poetry as a child increases cognitive ability, linguistic capacity, cultural literacy, parental bonding and the simple joy of language.

Apr 10, 2010 - Catherine Owen