http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Rachel+Harris Recreation Rachel Harris Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=128794&ca=Recreation So you have decided that you want to take up astronomy. Many do! It’s a fascinating hobby after all. Many take up astronomy because their interest has been fired by a TV documentary which introduces them to the wonders of the heavens. Others become interested after talking to an avid amateur astrono... Entertainment Rachel Harris Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=109206&ca=Entertainment OK, you’re having a party. You have the guest list prepared. You have a good idea of the menu. You even have a good idea of who you’re going to invite. Now for the really important stuff. The party supplies. Now, don’t pretend you have no idea of what party supplies are. I’m talking streamers, poppe... Home Management Rachel Harris Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=109208&ca=Home+Management I can still remember the first time I saw a set of bamboo blinds. They were in a room I rented at college and I hated them from the moment I saw them. I wasn’t sure why, but something about them seemed tawdry in some way. I suppose it wasn’t the bamboo (I had nothing against blinds because they were... Home Management Rachel Harris Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=82367&ca=Home+Management Ask any chef or commercial cook, and they will tell you that having the right amount of refrigerator and freezing space can make be the difference between an efficient and well-run kitchen, and a disorganized wasteful one. Unfortunately for most of us, when we open our fridge or freezer door we are... Food and Drinks Rachel Harris Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=82051&ca=Food+and+Drinks Ahhhh coffee! It is one of the true joys in life, where a deep robust smell, thick crema and evocative flavor can transport us out of the hum-drum of every day living to a café in Italy. Indeed most people can’t get through the day without their morning cup of coffee, and for coffee-lovers finding t...