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Choosing A Crib Quilt
Categories: Kids

I recently bought a crib quilt as a gift for a baby shower. Nobody could be more concerned about child safety than I am but I think some of the ideas today are a bit … unhinged. There are dire warnings from some “experts” about crib quilts because they might cause SIDS. Really? Are you […]

How Yellowstone Wolves Changed The Course of Rivers – LOVELY!
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Wolves get a really bad rap, but I’ve always loved them myself. Of course, if I were face to face with a hungry band I might change my mind, but I can admire them from afar. This lovely, short video shows how introducing a mere 14 wolves to Yellowstone National Park literally changed the course […]

Happy New Year, 2017
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Happy new year to everyone on this bright and beautiful first day of 2017. I hope you aren’t too hung over? :-) I gave up alcohol years ago but I remember a headache-y new year’s day or two from my misspent youth. May your year be bright and beautiful and filled with prosperity, joy and love.

Merry Christmas, 2016!
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Merry Christmas to everyone in the world! May the lovely spirit of the season descend on the human race and peace and joy reign everywhere, eternally. To me, Christmas most of all means family and I share this joyous day with the members of my small family. I hope the same for you, wherever you […]

Winter Solstice 2016: The First Day of Winter
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Today is the first day of winter. Autumn is my favorite season by far and I am always sad to note its passing. Still, winter is a lovely time and I definitely prefer it over the hot, steamy days of summer. The winter solstice is always a toss up here in Atlanta. Will it be […]

If You Feel Like Crying Today, Watch This
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Why in the world would anyone WANT to cry? Good question but this beauty of a video had me in tears in moments. But they’re ‘good’ tears, the kind that let us know we’re human and decent. So grab a tissue and watch this poignant video. You won’t be sorry. A Beautiful Video  

10 Ways To Stretch Out That Awful Back Pain
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I go to a chiropractor on a regular basis and I’ve done yoga for 25+ years so I almost never have back pain. But I know that most people do and that it usually gets worse as we age. Stretching is one way to ease the back pain that already exists … AND … to […]

If You Detest (Censored) Robo Calls, Here’s A Possible Answer!
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We’ve been getting a lot – A LOT – of freaking, disgusting, horrible ROBO CALLS on both our home and business lines. The scumbags who invade our privacy in such a nasty way deserve boils or locusts or some other plagues to fall on their evil heads! The FTC states that the biggest single complaint they […]

A Joyous Labor Day 2016
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If you’re in the United States you already know that today is our annual Labor Day holiday. All schools and many government offices are closed and it’s one of my favorite days in the year. But not for the reason you might think. Labor Day is the emotional start of autumn. The calendar says it’s […]

Our Wonderful 4th of July!
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The 4th of July is a wonderful holiday if you live in the USA. It’s time to reflect on how precious our freedoms are and how much brave men and women have sacrificed to keep them. Gratitude, which I definitely feel today (and every day) is a powerful energy and one we all need. I […]