Lisa Briskey
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I love to write, crochet, and sew. I am a grandmother of a two-year-old granddaughter.
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Hooked on History:
Crochet comes from the French word “croche” which means hook. No one knows the exact origin of crochet. There are some theories. One theory is that it came from needlework from the Chinese that had spread to North Africa, India, Persia, and Turkey. Others believe it came from the tribes in South America.
By Lisa Briskey2 months ago in Art
The Health Benefits of Cinnamon
What is Cinnamon? According to Wikipedia, cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum. It is the name for several species of trees and the commercial spice products that some of them produce (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/cinnamon).
By Lisa Briskey2 months ago in Longevity
Tea Parties
Origin of the Afternoon Tea Party The afternoon tea party tradition originated in the early 1840s by the Duchess of Bedford, Anna Maria Russell, who happens to be a long-time friend of Queen Victoria. The reason for this tradition was that Anna would get a sick feeling during the long gap between meal times. So she would have tea and light treats sent to her sitting room. Eventually, she would invite her friends to partake with her and soon other high society hostesses would follow her tradition of hosting tea parties. It was a great thing to have Queen Victoria come to one of your tea parties. Of course, there have been rumors of ladies having tea further back than 1840 but Anna is credited to having started the afternoon tea party.
By Lisa Briskey2 months ago in Lifehack
Health Benefits of Drinking Earl Grey Tea
Health Benefits of Drinking Earl Grey Tea Are you like me, a tea drinker? If so, did you know that drinking tea has many benefits? My favorite way of drinking tea is loose tea. The other day, I was looking through my tea and came across a jar of Earl Grey. I didn’t know there were benefits to drinking Earl Grey Tea.
By Lisa Briskey3 months ago in Longevity
From Barren to Blessing:
Hannah’s story is about her unwavering faith in God, being bullied, barren, and then having a child. Hannah (11th century BCE) was the mother of the prophet Samuel. According to Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Hannah means favor and grace. Hannah is of Hebrew origin. After years of being barren, she prayed to God for a son and was favored by God with a son hence the meaning of her name.
By Lisa Briskey3 months ago in History
Herodias
How would you like to be remembered throughout history for doing something wrong? That is what happened to Herodias and her daughter. Herodias will always be remembered as the woman who had John the Baptist beheaded. What did John the Baptist do to make this woman have him beheaded? He simply told the truth — it was unlawful for Herod to marry Herodias, his brother’s wife.
By Lisa Briskey4 months ago in History
Healing and Faith:
Let’s read and learn about the woman who had a blood issue. She is only mentioned in the Books of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Matthew’s version is the shortest, “And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort, their faith hath made thee whole, And the woman was made whole from that hour” (Matthew 9:20–22).
By Lisa Briskey4 months ago in History
Exploring Alternative Therapies for Managing Chronic Fatigue
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Did you know that over 1 million Americans are suffering from this debilitating illness? My mom and sister are two of those who suffer from this illness. Chronic Fatigue is defined as a chronic illness that is characterized by extreme fatigue that lasts for more than 6 months. If not treated, it decreases one's concentration, memory, and energy. Women are 2 to 4 times more likely to get it than men.
By Lisa Briskey4 months ago in Longevity
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