Cheryl Metzger
Contributor
In the Virgin Islands with a Lizard - Cheryl Metzger, photographer.
Cheryl Metzger is a professional pianist who enjoys moonlighting as a writer. She is currently working on a fantasy story for young adults, but enjoys writing interesting articles on all manner of subjects. Cheryl's other hobbies include doing anything physically challenging (some current favorites are wing chun, swimming, and basketball), bonding with her german shepherd and sugar gliders, enjoying her viper boa's silent company, reading all types of books, mastering the violin, keeping up her Japanese and traveling when she has the money.
Latest Articles
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Easy and Fun Vacations: Relaxing on a Cruise Ship
With so many decisions to make, vacations can be as exhausting as everyday life. For less vacation stress, try a cruise next time.
May 19, 2010
- Cheryl Metzger
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Chadou, the Way of Tea: Drinking in Art of Japanese Tea Ceremony
Preparing and drinking tea is a simple enough process. The Japanese have refined this simple pleasure to a meditative art.
May 7, 2010
- Cheryl Metzger
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Yummy Family Size Casserole Dishes: How to Make Yumaseta
Need to whip up a quick supper? This tasty recipe uses only six ingredients, is easy to prepare, and even easier to cook!
May 3, 2010
- Cheryl Metzger
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Taekwondo: The Martial Art and National Sport of Korea
Since its beginnings in Korea, taekwondo has gained popularity around the world. This dynamic martial art focuses on powerful, fast kicks.
Apr 30, 2010
- Cheryl Metzger
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The Scoop on P90X: A Look at an Extreme Home Fitness Program
Get an inside look at the home fitness fad that stands by its "beach body" image and find out what it takes to "bring it."
Apr 15, 2010
- Cheryl Metzger
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Mysteries of the Mayans
Find out how cenotes, the deep wells of the Yucatan Peninsula, are formed, and how they offer a glimpse into the distant Mayan past.
Mar 1, 2010
- Cheryl Metzger
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The Lantern Festival
Lanterns with creative shapes, dumplings stuffed with sweets, and firecrackers are all part of the Lantern Festival, held 15 days after the start of the Chinese New Year.
Feb 22, 2010
- Cheryl Metzger
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Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year is China's longest holiday. Find out why certain foods are eaten and what the color red symbolizes.
Feb 15, 2010
- Cheryl Metzger
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Japan's Tanabata Festival
Discover the bittersweet folktale that surrounds Tanabata, one of Japan's major summer celebrations.
Feb 10, 2010
- Cheryl Metzger
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Teaching Music to Very Young Children
Many parents wonder if their preschooler can handle music lessons. The answer is yes, with a little bit of parental guidance.
Dec 1, 2009
- Cheryl Metzger
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