Category Archives: Quick Fixes
Gardening – Potting geraniums
Now, that I’m officially finished with my book tour… (Have you gotten your copy yet?!) … I can get to some serious gardening at Edgewater Farm. For me, gardening is the ultimate therapy. If you’re upset, you can aggressively yank … Continue reading
Travel – Secret Travel Tips
My Mexican adventure was filled with fun. My favorite thing was reserving a masseur on the beach for two days… Sounds expensive, right? Nah. It’s all in the negotiation. $150 a day for 4 people! I was loosey goosey until … Continue reading
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Travel – Gone Tanning
Perhaps the hat gives you an idea of where I’m spending the week. I’ll be sitting on the beach with a good book in one hand and a fun cocktail in the other, gearing up for what looks like to … Continue reading
American Pets – Food ALERT!
Westminster is concerned and wants you to know… If you have pets, three brands of dog treats may be tied to kidney failure in dogs. After mysterious illnesses in at least 600 U.S. dogs, the FDA has issued a warning … Continue reading
Life 101 – In 20 Years
Well, well, well… I had a computer glitch (trackpad gone bananas) and for the last five days have felt like a druggie without his fix! I’m back, but I’ll tell you being without my lifeline left me feeling anxious, agitated, … Continue reading
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Life 101 – Happy Advice
Congrats, you’ve survived the Ides of March. (Julius Caesar was not so lucky, though he did get a salad named for him.) Now that you’ve survived, it’s time to promise yourself that tomorrow you’ll live life big. With that thought, … Continue reading
Gardening – Forsythia
I think every yard should have some forsythia. I always look forward to its yellow blossoms ushering in spring, and am often found traipsing through February snow to cut branches to bring them inside and “force” them to open. Groundhog … Continue reading
Quick Fix – CD cleaner
Okay, okay, I know. Who has CDs anymore? Well, I do. Thousands of ’em. And on my “To Do” list for several years has been downloading them into my iTunes. I’ve finally begun the project and have found numerous CDs … Continue reading
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Life 101 – Remember to Smile!
Was riding a crowded subway today and in comes a singing quartet. After their rendition of “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay” and passing the hat, they gave us New Yorkers a piece of advice as they exited the … Continue reading
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Gardening – The Bird House
While you’re thinking spring gardening, think about a bird house (or three). They aren’t just for decorative purposes! I’m going to put mine up this weekend for the early birds. (Proving the old adage: “the early bird gets the condo.”) … Continue reading
