Arvyn has been writing for several years and has been an English teacher for half of those. He has a degree in American & Canadian Studies, along with other teaching qualifications. When he’s not writing, he’s traveling, or looking after his cats.
Growing older gets a bad rap. You know, all those jokes about forgetting where you put your keys or groaning when you stand up—but aging is a great thing. You…
Everyone knows that conversations about guns are quite divided here in America. Even so, it's interesting to see how other countries deal with this issue—and the unexpected results. Several countries…
What makes someone extraordinary? Is it being born with special powers? Having incredible talents? Yes—and no. Rather, the greatest people are those who step up when the going gets tough.…
Starting something new is rather difficult, especially as we get older. However, history is full of people who laughed in the face of age and began new adventures, picking up…
Let’s take a trip back in time to Ancient Rome—but not to talk about gladiators or the Colosseum. Instead, we're looking at Roman leadership tactics. These people were around way…
It’s never easy dealing with life’s problems and many people will tell you about the big skills like being patient or knowing how to change a tire. However, there's a…
History is more than simply dates & dusty old books and it actually includes some truly weird stories. You'd swear they were made up. Let’s look at some of the…
Despite what you might’ve heard, innovation doesn't always happen in high-tech labs or during brainstorming sessions. In fact, some of the coolest inventions emerge from the most unexpected places! The…
Back in the 1950s, people had a talent for making everyday interactions feel special. What they did was just as important as how they were doing it—with style, grace &…