http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Susan+Hawkins Pets Susan Hawkins Sat, 06 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=547214&ca=Pets If you think putting pets in perky apparel is a relatively new trend, think again. When King Arthur ruled Great Britain in 520 A.D., they used dogs in the military and in law enforcement, so these working dogs wore protective clothing to help keep them safe in an attack and from the environment. So... Pets Susan Hawkins Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=432050&ca=Pets Rajah, a magnificent two-year-old German shepherd foster dog, took a shine to the yellow lab that lives inside the fence of a house behind us. He sailed over our fence and had a fabulous romp with his new best friend until I showed up. When I walked up to the fence, he sat down and stared at me as i... Short Stories Susan Hawkins Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=432564&ca=Short+Stories Until this three-month odyssey, I wasn’t much of a cat fan. It’s not that I disliked them. I just hadn’t been around cats much at all. They seemed too independent and not inclined toward unconditional love. My husband and I were newlyweds, and we had just moved into our first home, a dark-brown cont... Internet Susan Hawkins Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=403084&ca=Internet It was a sultry, southern afternoon the day my dear friend got married outdoors next to a romantic, cascading waterfall. The insects kept their distance for the most part, but the heat was definitely going to make for an uncomfortable half hour. Fortunately, my friend is a lifelong southerner, and s... Family Concerns Susan Hawkins Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=401384&ca=Family+Concerns Those of you who've raised children or are currently raising children-did you catch the recent news story about the possibility of a newborn giving birth and 100-year-old women becoming pregnant? I'll give you a moment to stop shuddering. Yes. According to David Solter, a developmental biologist in... Religion Susan Hawkins Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=398947&ca=Religion Let the kvelling begin! Coming of age is a major milestone in your child's life—and yours, and it's terrific reason to celebrate. Believe it or not, planning a Bar or Bat Mitzvah party can be almost as stressful and complicated as planning a wedding, because many of the same elements (invitations, a... Marketing Susan Hawkins Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=386655&ca=Marketing Whether the economy is up or down, it's always nice to have several streams of income, and e-tail sites on the Internet can be wonderfully profitable with minimal effort and the right products. In looking for the right products, you'll want to choose items related to something that people continue t... Entertainment Susan Hawkins Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=385160&ca=Entertainment As a parent, you’re bursting with pride, and rightly so. Whether it’s high school or college, graduating is a noteworthy accomplishment that deserves a celebration, and there are so many ways for you to accomplish that! But first, you have to ask yourself a couple of questions: Do you want to focus... Entertainment Susan Hawkins Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=385676&ca=Entertainment It's hard to argue with the ambiance real candles bring to any occasion. Their soft glow creates a romantic, relaxing mood that gently embraces everyone present. And real candles have long been a staple in centerpieces for holidays, weddings and other special events, dinner parties, as well as every... Marriage Susan Hawkins Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=183966&ca=Marriage One of the United States' greatest assets is her incomparable military - brave men and women who serve America, preserving its freedoms. All branches of the armed services are steeped in tradition, and their wedding ceremonies are no exception. The pomp and pageantry of military weddings set them ap...