But bacteria, virusesand parasites are potential health risk.    Hold your canteen under a natural spring and you’ll come away with crystal clear water, potentially brimming with beneficial bacteria as well as minerals from the earth. That’s what proponents of the “raw water” movement are banking on — selling people on the idea of drinking water […]

I have a shadow son — a shadow son I didn’t give birth to, a shadow son who believed I was his biological mother for over a decade. I first became aware of him 14 years ago, when a private investigator called. I had no idea what a detective would want from me — perhaps […]

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, which means it’s almost time for sparkly outfits, champagne, and for some lucky revelers, a bright new beginning. Yes, the evening is often overhyped, overrated and overpriced. But sometimes a midnight kiss – or “When Harry Met Sally”-style declaration of love – can lead to a new […]