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Alphabetic doesn’t mean order
A few years ago, we had the privilege of living in Belize for two months. Most Belizean grocery stores are owned by Chinese families or German Mennonites, so finding familiar ingredients can be a bit of a challenge.
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84 rules for healthier living
Mary Ellen has signed up for another year of Prevention magazine.
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Trouble with electronics strikes again
I really dread telling hubby. I mean really, really dread it. I dread it almost as much as I dread my kid figuring out that his iPod made a trip through the washing machine.
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Right back at ya back pain
Back pain is a major problem in this country. It is the second biggest reason that people do not go to work in the morning. The first reason is not having a job.
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Where have all the mice gone?
After all that rain followed by a cold spell, more rain, snow and freezing rain, one would expect an invasion of mice, looking for shelter as well as food.
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A few of my favorite things
Lately, I’ve been in a bit of a slump, so I’m trying to focus on a few of my favorite things. The old song performed by Julie Andrews in “The Sound of Music” is a great encouragement, and actually qualifies as one of my favorite things. Although, not everything mentioned in the lyrics is on my own personal list of favored items.
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Some pointed words
I have been involved in a number of international relationships. Most have been friendly, even though at times words have been exchanged. I don’t always know what these words mean, but that’s what happens when you play games online with people from all over the world.
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Coming back to life again
Two weeks ago The Reporter reprinted one of my columns of 2008, while I was still unaware of my surroundings.
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When it rains it pours
Like Alexander in “The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” there are times when I think I’d be better off living in Australia.
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Going to premiere frisky business
Mary Ellen and I had our tickets and we were ready for a little R & R. After a busy holiday season, this couldn’t have come at a better time.
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