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The Olympics: What Does it Inspire?

I remember watching the Olympics with my family as a child. We would eat popcorn in the living room cheering on the Americans and marveling at the Soviets. Through these early experiences, I learned about sports, hard work, culture, other countries, commitment, honor, … [Read more...]

Healing, Family, & Summer

Just a quick word explaining my absence from active posting the past two weeks. I have injured my back, been having lots of visitors, and just enjoying summer. I hope to be back in the swing of things next week, but it may take another week. Hope all of our loyal readers are well … [Read more...]

Another Reason to be Vegetarian

At the age of 16, I became a vegetarian. It was a time when my consciousness was awakening to both animal rights and ecological issues. I also had trouble digesting meat as a child and had naturally avoided it. My daughter chose to be a vegetarian around the age of five. … [Read more...]

Baby Essentials That Aren’t, Part 9: Changing Tables

The list. You've seen it, or maybe you have gotten one when invited to a baby shower. The quintessential baby items. Google "Baby Essentials", and you will be bombarded with the expense of that new little one. From necessity or experience, our writers have told … [Read more...]