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Religion & Spirituality > Theories of Spirituality Reflections on the saying: 'Live like you are dying': 1 of 33
"We all live on death row; we just don't know the date of our execution." -Deepak ChopraAt first glance, this statement may seem morose; but isn't it just a fact of life? We all have one thing in common: we will die. We do all live on death row; we just don't know when our name will be called or the manner of death.How often ... More..
Personal Finance > Real Estate Pros and cons of choosing a condo over a house: 2 of 28
You're about to enter into one of the most important, costly purchases you'll ever make. Take your time, ask questions, gather information and have fun; this is a decision you may live with for quite some time.Should you buy a condominium or a house? Not necessarily an easy choice; here are some things to consider while decid... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Concepts (Other) Believing in angels: 7 of 85
Do you believe in angels? I do, beyond a shadow of a doubt.I believe in the halo-wearing, wing-flapping, gown-flowing, curly-haired, Heavenly host variety. I also believe there are angels who walk among us every single day.Experts report that most celestial angel encounters are reported by children. Who would angels choose to... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Never giving up: 4 of 44
You Can Fight City Hall and win. I am living proof it can be done. Don't give up when obstacles seem insurmountable, give it your best shot and you may come out on top.Our hurdles will be different, no doubt, but the message is the same. You can't win if you don't try.I worked for a major health care company for several years... More..
Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans Federal Reserve lowers rates to reverse mortgage meltdown: What about the little guys?: 1 of 10
As I type these very words, over my shoulder I hear "Breaking News" on CNN. They seem very excited, reporting "remarkable turn-around by the Federal Reserve". The Fed has lowered their discount rate to 5.75%. Everyone at the news desk seems delighted that this has happened. What does it mean? From what I can gather, this allo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Recovering from failure: 1 of 8
Before you can strategize how to recover from failure, you must define what failure means to you. Far too many people rely upon outside sources to tell them if they have failed or succeeded. If you pay attention to the media regularly, you might believe you have failed if you have not achieved the following: being skinny enou... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Travel experiences: Road trip tales: 17 of 117
I absolutely love road trips; although, after you've read a bit further, you may be scratching your head and wondering why.I love the leisurely pace, setting your own timetable, stopping when you want, watching the scenery roll by, and all the rest. My problem with road trips, however, is reaching my intended final destinatio... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball MLB: What it's like to be a Chicago Cubs fan: 4 of 24
It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. Charles Dickens, Tale of Two Cities That about sums up what it is like to be a Cubs' fan; they bring you so close to the best of times all the while "real" Cubs' fans are holding our collective breath. We're just waiting for the worst of times to come back around, and they ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Kindness does count: 2 of 11
Kindness does count! Unfortunately, being unkind leaves its own mark.If we have the ability to be totally honest with ourselves, I doubt there are many of us who don't harbor at least one regret from days gone by.Lately, one regret in particular keeps making its way to my psyche; awake or asleep, the past follows me. I cannot... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues The Patriot Act: Invasion of privacy: 3 of 16
H.R. 3162 (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001"Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism"My bank recently assessed me $75 in fines; the only explanation given for the fees was "overuse". Huh? I've banked with this institution for over 25 years and had never been cha... More..