The Name is Micah

Jun 15, 2011 by A. Beth Brown

The Name is Micah

What to name the baby?  As parents look for new and different names for their babies, many are finding inspiration in traditional...

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Lascaux Cave Paintings, France

Jun 3, 2011 by Kathryn Waldron-Hyden

Lascaux Cave Paintings, France

Mica is a mineral well-known for its unique texture and glittering composition – though its practical uses in construction and...

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The Chalk that’s Not Cha...

May 16, 2011 by Jill Jaracz

The Chalk that’s Not Chalk

When is chalk not chalk? When you’re playing billiards. Billiards players use chalk on the tips of their cue sticks to prevent...

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Travel Spotlight: The White Cl...

Apr 28, 2011 by A. Jalan

Travel Spotlight: The White Cliffs of Dover

Often, when we think of chalk, we think of the small pieces we hold in our hand to write on a chalkboard or the powder we use to...

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