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So far, my life is a string of Honorable Mentions.
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AA, University of Cincinnati; BA, Ottawa University, a few hours toward an MA
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That wasn't so bad, was it? Congratulations on your success in quitting smoking. Now it's time to reward yourself. You deserve it.
Published 11/6/2007
If you've tried to quit smoking and given up trying, or if you've given up smoking and started again, there is still hope.
Published 11/6/2007
Isn't it nice when the kids move back in with the parents? Well, yes and no, for both the kids and the parents.
Published 11/6/2007
With the fall and winter holidays approaching, thoughts that used to turn to how much fun they would be are turning to how to pay for them.
Published 11/2/2007
The right kinds of food can improve health in more ways than the obvious physical fitness and weight control. They can improve mood, memory, the ability to concentrate and the the ability to relax.
Published 10/31/2007
The friendly neighborhood grocery store is being eaten alive by the megastores. The if-you-want-it-we've-got-it stores are driving the small basic food and drink stores out of business.
Published 10/27/2007
Daylight Saving Time can be a nuisance, with all the clock changing, wondering which clocks will automatically change, and adjusting sleep schedules.
Published 10/16/2007
Bush's veto of the plan to expand health insurance coverage for children is another slap in the faces of both children and parents.
Published 10/9/2007
Green tea, chai tea and black tea are fine, but there is nothing like a nice tall glass of refreshing barley tea.
Published 10/5/2007
Action Without Borders is a worldwide organization with a project to help people connect with others and exchange information on establishing freedom and respect among all people.
Published 10/5/2007
There has been a study to prove the effectiveness of glucosamine chondroitin in treating patients with pain associated with osteoarthritis.
Published 10/5/2007
During a long day at work or at home or anywhere else, sometimes it's easy to forget about breathing. This can result in shallow breathing, which can cause tiredness, headaches, irritability and difficulty concentrating.
Published 10/4/2007
Charlie Brown is 57 years old. He doesn't look it, but he's been around for 57 years. He was created by Charles M. Schulz, and was a 4-year-old in 1950, so he's actually 61.
Published 10/3/2007
The word "you" is supposed to be enough for both singular and plural uses. In order to avoid any misunderstandings of the plural form though, it has been decorated in many ways that distinguish it from the singular.
Published 9/24/2007
Tai chi can reduce stress, high blood pressure, anxiety, depression and insomnia. It can also increase energy and flexibility.
Published 9/24/2007
There are many ways to help people besides your own children learn to read. Volunteering at schools, libraries and community centers is the most obvious.
Published 9/14/2007
If an ad promising to improve your SAT and ACT scores contains grammatical and typing errors, chances are you'll be better off doing your own studying. This should be obvious, but the ads come in the mail anyway.
Published 9/14/2007
The American Stroke Foundation provides programs for stroke survivors who have been through rehabilitation and physical therapy.
Published 9/11/2007
Once upon a time, Ignorance and Fear of the Unknown got married and had children. They named them Prejudice and Bigotry.
Published 9/6/2007
There are many reasons to procrastinate. Among them are facing a task that seems difficult or uninteresting, fear of failure and hope that if it's put off long enough, someone else will do it.
Published 9/4/2007
Remember what a relief it was to put your phone number on the No Call List and be able to eat dinner in peace? It was fun while it lasted.
Published 8/31/2007
Have you heard any ads on the radio or seen any on television for blood drives? Blood centers are holding them in offices and churches to make it convenient for as many people as possible to donate.
Published 8/31/2007
Has the number 13 turned into the letter B? Can you tell the difference between the words "burn" and "bum"?
Published 8/30/2007
Telling them the medicine will make them feel better is useless. It has to be slipped into a special treat, and then forced into the cat's mouth because he or she can smell it right through the cream cheese.
Published 8/28/2007
An exercise routine can do wonders for your health. It can also turn into one of the most boring parts of your day. If you're dreading or even avoiding it, this might be a good time to change it.
Published 8/12/2007
Skyline Chili can be comfort food. It can be celebration food. It can be just delicious anytime food.
Published 8/3/2007
Whatever you need, someone probably has it. If garage sales are more than you have time to handle, go to a thrift shop.
Published 8/1/2007
How often do you discover a wonderful new product, only to discover when you try to replenish your supply that it is no longer available?
Published 8/1/2007
MegaBus, the beloved bus that will take you from Chicago to Milwaukee for a mere pittance, is expanding. You can go from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh to Louisville to Kansas City now.
Published 7/31/2007
The amount of work that goes into operating a stand at a farmers' market is absolutely amazing. Working in one for a day would be enough to make you appreciate the farmers more than you already do.
Published 7/22/2007
How much do you depend on spell check? Even though it often flags names of people or places when they are spelled correctly, it comes in handy for making sure about the spelling of many words.
Published 7/18/2007
Avon Bug Guard Plus comes in several varieties. It doesn't slice or dice, but offers plenty of other options.
Published 7/16/2007
Whether or not to save money is an unnecessary question. More important is how to save it. Your goal can be as small as making sure you have enough money to pay next month's bills or as large as retiring at a tender age and living in luxury for many years.
Published 7/6/2007
If you can't afford to send your kids to day camp this summer, worry not. They might have been bored to tears in that place anyway. There are much more cost-effective ways to keep them busy and happy.
Published 7/5/2007
The gift of gab is overrated. The importance of what is said does not depend on the number of words used to say it. Putting unnecessary words into a statement does not clarify the meaning of the statement.
Published 7/2/2007
Has anyone ever tried to change the terms of a contract you both have signed? If so, the person is committing a crime. This is another tactic used by scam artists, who stoop to levels so low that it is an insult to artists to share a title with them.
Published 6/27/2007
When the year is about half over, where are the New Year's resolutions? Some are long forgotten, others devoutly kept. Some will be resurrected next New Year's, for the umpteenth time.
Published 6/18/2007
When was the last time you heard -or said- any of the following?
When I was your age, I walked a mile to school every day, and it was all uphill. It was all uphill on the way back, too.
Published 6/18/2007
As picnic season starts, it's a good time to find wines to accompany grilled foods and sandwiches.
Published 6/1/2007
Did you get up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? Does it seem like everything is going wrong?
Published 6/1/2007
Stress relief is often recommended for health improvement. It's easier said than done though, and worrying about it can increase stress even more.
Published 5/15/2007
Speaking English is necessary for most success in the U.S. Business transactions are typically done in English. Drivers ought to be able to read signs and voters definitely need to be able to read ballots.
Published 5/4/2007
There are some subjects that it's best not to talk about with casual acquaintances. With close friends and family, anything goes. They wouldn't be so close if it weren't so easy to talk to them, after all.
Published 5/4/2007
There are ways to live below your means and still live comfortably.
Published 5/3/2007
Identity theft is a frustrating, expensive, time-consuming thing to fight. There are ways to lessen the chances of becoming a victim of it.
Published 4/30/2007
The 180,000 jobs created in March look great on paper. The increase in jobless claims in early April does not. Where are the facts about unemployment?
Published 4/18/2007
The decision to have lasik surgery can be one of the most important in a person's life. There is a drastic change in lifestyle afterwards, not to mention the risks and the expense.
Published 4/12/2007
That annoying bit of flab that seems to hang on around the abdomen, ab flab, if you will, can be diminished. With enough use, abdominal muscles can be tightened to flatten the beer belly.
Published 4/3/2007
Pets can do wonders for improving the quality of life. Research has shown that they improve owners' health.
Published 3/21/2007
Everybody is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. It's a given. St. Patrick's Day is the day to watch the dancers do Irish jigs in the parade while the Irish musicians play.
Published 3/16/2007
Drivers who are turn-signal-challenged outnumber those who aren't.
Published 3/5/2007
Teachers are still overworked and underpaid. Students are suffering from a shortage of high quality leaders.
Published 2/27/2007
When tips on frugal living include only stopping at the coffee shop once a week, they don't do much for those of us who don't frequent coffee shops. Likewise, tips to only go to movie theaters once a month don't help people who usually go twice a year.
Published 2/6/2007
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