Education is vital for every child, and the benefits of a good education offer more than just a good grounding in Arts and Sciences. Just as important is the way that children are taught about society, its values and, in particular, the Christian teachings and morals, which can help a child in a very anti- social world. St…
Comfortable Insoles for Women
While men and women both spend a great deal of time on their feet today, women seem more likely to have problems with their arches and foot pain because of the types of shoes they wear. The dress shoes and heels women wear for a large portion of the day can lead to all kinds…
David Graeber | Storytelling in Glass
Every piece of glass art that David Graeber makes begins with a good story. Whether he’s in the mood to pay tribute to a former professor, remember a family member, or document the life journey of a silkworm, each of his works aims to relay a personal reflection or his love of nature. Graeber, born…
French Origins of Decorative Glass Paperweights
Classic glass paperweights were originally popular between 1845 and 1860 in central France. The French glass factories of Baccarat, Saint-Louis and Clichy produced approximately 25,000 weights during this time, but they quickly lost popularity as handwriting letters became more and more of a novelty. The first-ever World’s Fair in 1851 London showcased glass paperweights; the…
Ayotte Paperweights | L.H. Selman Glass
Globally acclaimed for his unbelievably lifelike interpretations of small creatures and birds in their natural habitats, glass artisan Rick Ayotte has spent a lifetime studying and observing nature to create little worlds encased in glass. Beginnings | Rick Ayotte Born in New Hampshire, Ayotte officially began his career at the age of 18 as a…