By WKTV Staff
Quote of the Day
“March is the month God created to show people who don’t drink what a hangover is like.”
~ Garrison Keillor
A force with which to be reckoned
The construction industry is a virtually untapped source of high-demand, well-paying jobs for women. Women in Construction Week focuses on raising awareness of the opportunities available in construction and emphasizing the growing role of women in the industry. Read more here.
Listen to those pipes
The gift of song has always been Thomas Carpenter’s saving grace. His deep baritone-bass voice has opened doors many times, and he delights in singing at church, for Dégagé, nursing homes, Heartside Art Studio and Ministry, and other organizations that help the homeless. Read more here.
Boo!
It’s rare, but you can actually be scared to death. When a person is frightened or perceived to be in danger, the brain triggers a surge of adrenaline, which makes the heart beat faster and pushes the body instantly into “fight-or-flight” mode. It also affects the liver and pancreas, triggers perspiration and pushes blood toward major muscle groups. But don’t let that scare you. Read all about it here.
Fun fact:
It’s a thing
Spring fever isn’t just a saying — experts say the body’s makeup changes due to different diets, hormone production and temperature.
