Unlike some furry mammals who are visible throughout the year until they hibernate, the common hot water bottle does the opposite. Until it senses the first signs of a chill, it lurks in the corner of some cupboard or box. Then, hey presto! continue reading »
The statues of the Buddha that adorn the Hindu temples or sit on the shelves at specialist gift shops, are representations of Shakyamuni Siddhatha Gautama the Buddha. He was born in the ancient province of Nepal around 400BC, and was the son of King Suddhadana and Queen Maya Devi. In a special dream, according to legend, the Queen saw the conception of the future Buddha. continue reading »
Unlike some furry mammals who are visible throughout the year until they hibernate, the common hot water bottle does the opposite. You are not likely to catch a glimpse of it until the first signs of winter begin to appear. Then as if by magic it materialises! continue reading »
The common hot water bottle seems to do the opposite to some furry mammals, who at this time of the year are beginning to hibernate. It remains out of sight in some cupboard, or under the bed until it senses the first signs of winter. Well, what do you know! continue reading »
We tend to see less of certain furry mammals in winter as hibernation occurs, the opposite applies to the common hot water bottle. It remains out of sight in some cupboard, or under the bed until it senses the first signs of winter. Then, voila! continue reading »
October brings us more than Halloween as it also brings in the first real countdown to the Christmas holidays which of course means Christmas itself. Is it not too early to be thinking about Christmas and shopping around and all the stress that comes with it? It would seem not as many people have already started buying all of their gifts online already. continue reading »
