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People write for different reasons. I write because if I didn't, I think I might burst with stored up passion for life events past and those up ahead and around the corner. We're living in a most

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Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How retailers can overcome the post-holiday rut: 1 of 23
Money flows freely during certain times of the year. In the US, Christmas is traditionally the season where retailers make up for sales slumps during the year. The sharp down turn in the economy brought forth a very low spending season this past year, and retailers are working hard to overcome weak holiday sales by offering ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Birthdays Birthday party ideas for 60 year olds: 2 of 15
Turning sixty isn't the end of the world, for some of us its the beginning of a lifestyle that says, "finally, after giving so much of myself to others, I can do some things for myself." For my sixtieth birthday I went on a hot balloon ride in the afternoon and sang karaoke in the evening. The balloon ride was my second choi... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Birthdays What would you write in a birthday card for Helium?: 5 of 37
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HELIUM! Did someone say party? We're ready to celebrate, and oh yes, a birthday card for Helium. Congratulations on your phenomenal success in your first year. I wish you great success in the coming year. It's your birthday and I wrote a birthday jingle for you too. It's something fun and upbeat to relate how ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to avoid post-holiday sale scams: 2 of 14
The holiday shopping season was an economic disaster for many, with few gains and some heavy losses. Scam experts are feeling the slump too, but they haven't given up on ID theft or shipping schemes and they're revving up to try and make up for their losses. Smart shoppers can void most scams but crooks are finding new metho... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Festivals of St. John and the summer solstice: 1 of 7
In the feast of St. John, some cultures seem to believe it to be a copy cat celebration designed to compete with ancient midsummer festivals. That almost sounds reasonable until the date of St. John's birth date and the ancient knowledge of solstice come into question. The collective ancient knowledge of summer solstice, the... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to cure post-holiday loneliness when you're single: 8 of 53
Certain holidays trigger feeling of loneliness more than others, with large family gatherings that bring out the best and worst in our family relationships. Emotions are thrown off balance by a number of factors such as stress and anxiety during this time. Usually, these feelings of fade after full routine of work and busy l... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Christmas letter ideas: 6 of 30
While most of us have passed the "Dear Santa" Christmas letter-writing chapter in our lives, letters are still a great way to keep in touch or reconnect with the people we love. Letters are becoming a lost art in the new electronic age of email, but we can combine the two elements and start a new tradition. As we reach out t... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Easter Why some Protestant churches refer to Easter as Resurrection Sunday: 2 of 8
The history of Easter is controversial even in some Christian communities. The celebration itself, from the viewpoint of a Christian, has as its centerpiece, the resurrection of the Christ. This point is undisputed within Christendom. Should we in fact call it "Resurrection Day" ? There are some within certain bodies of the ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Christmas crafts: How to make a Christmas bow: 1 of 4
If you can tie a knot, you can make a Christmas bow. To make a beautiful Christmas bow is a bit more difficult but entirely within reach. Many of us have our own favorite ribbons and materials we like to work with; I like curling ribbon because of the ease in creating a beautiful bow. The materials you use will depend on the... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Archives Christmas 2007: Gift ideas for the senior who has everything: 10 of 29
I have yet to meet a senior who has everything, but that could be because I travel in the wrong senior circles. If you know a senior who has everything and want to buy a gift for that senior, there are some interesting items that might be considered fun or eccentric and they won't break the bank. Fun Picture album This is no... More..