Category Archives: Quick Fixes
Life 101 – Age erasing foods
We all (I think) want to live long, healthy lives, and in this age of work, work, work and stress, stress, stress, we need all the help we can get. Men’s Health has compiled a list of the 40 best … Continue reading
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Quick Fixes – Ex Wife’s Wedding Dress
I love people who make lemonade out of lemons. Kevin Cotter is one such dude. His wife (of 12 years) left him and left behind her wedding dress. He asked if she wanted it back. She said, “No! Do whatever … Continue reading
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Life 101 – Brain power
Studies show kids can lose up to two years of learning in the summer, and that’s just three months out of school. What about those of us who received our diplomas a really, really long time ago? Try Sporcle’s mentally … Continue reading
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Gardening – Planting Season
As summer approaches, it is time to garden! Even if you only have room for a few plants–plant something! It’s one of my secrets to a happy life. My theory is that taking care of something living brings more life … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – Facebook
Facebook privacy (or lack thereof) is today’s buzz. Seems that if you’re on Facebook your information (both public and private might not be safe) given that you have to hassle through 50 settings with more than 170 options. It can … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – Cholesterol
Heart disease is America’s leading cause of death. Butter, cheese, ice cream, French fries (the good things in life) are cloggers and clogged arteries = heart attack! Both my granddads had heart attacks, so I’m trying to lower my risk. … Continue reading
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Quick Fixes – Need to Know
My uber talented friend Shelley Lewis is the executive producer of the new “Need to Know” on PBS, which premiered last Friday night. The show (and its accompanying website) will feature topics each week about which we all should be … Continue reading
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Life 101 – How to Get a Good Deal
I’ve found that the technique I use at a garage sale to get a good deal, can apply to any purchase, even as big as a house. Here are 7 steps in the art: 1) Build a relationship with the … Continue reading
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Life 101 – Earth Day
5 THINGS YOU CAN DO FOR THE PLANET 1. Plant a garden. (Going vegetarian is the easiest way to reduce your carbon footprint, but just becoming a “locavore” and eating food grown within a 100 miles from your home is … Continue reading
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Pets – We ALL just want to be loved
If this video doesn’t make you feel something, you should go to the doctor and check your Grinch heart. Edie the dog was scheduled to be euthanized, but she was rescued from the shelter at the last possible moment. This … Continue reading
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