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73A Scrapbook to Celebrate Mom's 80th Birthday
When I decided to celebrate my Mother’s special birthday, there were a few things I had to keep in mind. We - Mom and I - are dedicated, life-long fans of low-key events. She would not have been...
5 comments72A 21st Century Fairy Tale
Once upon a time in a shining country with mighty buildings set high on a hill, dwelled many noble people. They had dreams and rules to protect those dreams. Some were very rich and that was good. The peasants did not envy them but rather admired...
0 comments71A Truly Foolproof Pie Crust Recipe
When my neighbor Evelyn told me I, too, could make her perfect pie crust, I just rolled my eyes and sighed. Ugly memories of dough stuck to my fingers, stuck to a marble board, stuck to the no-stick pie...
0 comments64Find Yourself in a Bookstore
Bookstores and booksellers became a part of my life decades ago. In the mid 60s there were few places a questioning young woman in Birmingham, Alabama could go to feel even remotely associated with the events described on the nightly news. ...
1 comment65Train Now for a Bright Future as an Administrative Assistant
Now may be the best time to begin training to become an administrative assistant. That is certainly the projection from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). BLS expects a 9% increase in demand for general...
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62Lawrence, Kansas Christmas Parade
One of the nation's great parades, the annual Christmas parade in Lawrence, Kansas attracts people from around the country. This is the nation's largest horse-drawn carriage parade. It goes on regardless of weather and is a tradition for...
1 comment61Honda Hybrid: Love Gone Bad
A first new car purchase is so much like falling in love for the first time. And just like the human object of your affection, it takes a few years of living with it and getting to know the whole "family"...
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60Riding the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad
History, scenery, great food and an informed guide make for a memorable experience on America’s longest and highest narrow gauge railroad. A trip to New Mexico should definitely include a ride on this...
0 comments58Respect and Donations: Why the Salvation Army Gets Both
The Salvation Army has taken a new approach to fund raising, putting donors in control. The Salvation Army understands that everyone who donates has a reason for doing so. Each donation represents a selfless act and sacrifice. Yet no donor...
1 comment59Travel Books That Fire the Imagination
I love travel and I love books about travel. Both obsessions began very early in life when I read John Steinbeck’s Travels With Charley. Now, after many years of traveling and reading, I can understand why...
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