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Anne Taylor is the first person you would invite to a party. Not only would she bring the box of wine, she would entertain your other guests, and even get the guy that never dances on the dance floor if only to laugh at her gyrations. She has no shame. This

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Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues How should you react when you find your boyfriend is cheating: 2 of 23
So you caught your boyfriend cheating? First, make sure your 12-gauge shotgun has been recently cleaned. Actually, scratch that thought, you do not need to get yourself in trouble, just because he is an idiot. First, thank your lucky stars that this is just a cheating boyfriend, and not a cheating husband. Cheating husbands c... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates Great first date ice breakers: 2 of 21
Breaking the ice on a first date is like brushing the teeth of a pit bull, it can be done, but it could get messy. So to make the first date as painless as possible, there are a few icebreaking tips you may want to follow. Some tips are before the date, some are for that first date, this is a calculated mission, so be prepare... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Determining whether to adopt an older child or an infant: 3 of 18
Life altering decisions always require self-reflection to determine the best answer. So, deciding the age of a child you should adopt, will take some soul searching. Whether this is a decision being decided by a couple or a single, everyone should be honest and open.The list of issues and conditions that would effect this dec... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption The best age to tell your child that he or she was adopted: 4 of 23
From my earliest memories, I knew I was adopted. And that is how I think it should be. The issue is not so much when to tell your child they are adopted, it is how to tell the child.Adoption is just like childbirth, the complexity is too taxing for young minds, so age appropriate answers need to be employed. The "Where did I ... More..
Business > Marketing How to determine whether your business name is successful: 1 of 4
A crystal ball might be useful to determine a successful business name. However, since those are hard to come by, maybe the following tips would be better.By now, hopefully you have already determined your market, the product line or service to be provided, and you have a general idea what you want to name the company.If the ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals What does diversity training really accomplish?: 1 of 4
Diversity training makes many people uncomfortable. Everyone wants to believe they are fair-minded, diversity training usually shows there is room for improvement. So why do so many organizations require diversity training, and in some cases, have departments dedicated to diversity? Money, it all boils down to the green stuff... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Is blood thicker than water?: 14 of 52
Only a non-parent would have to ponder this one. The answer is an emphatic "YES". The trouble is your age and place in the family will determine the depth of your devotion. Truthful, there are members of my family that I would not cross the street to meet. However, on the other hand, there are some I would die for. I would di... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Favorite festival foods, festive foods, festivals, carnivals: 11 of 39
The State Fair of Texas started in 1886 as the Dallas State Fair & Exposition; it is the largest state fair in the United States by annual attendance. It is also the best place to find my favorite festival foods.Every year I have my list of daily requirements on my State Fair day:#1 Cotton CandyThis melt-in-your-mouth con... More..
Sports & Recreation > Outdoors & Sportsman (Other) The realities of primitive living: 2 of 7
Didn't the Flintstones make primitive living look enjoyable? But you never saw Wilma have to squat in the woods, did you? Nor did you have to watch Fred start a fire with only a bow and dried moss. Even Robert Redford made it look easy in Jeremiah Johnson (1972). But the reality of primitive living is that it is not for the f... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease Prevention How to prevent winter stomach viruses: 10 of 22
Cleanliness is next to Godliness, and in the winter, it can prevent stomach viruses. Why is this so important, when we are talking about the stomach viruses? This is important because viruses, stomach or otherwise are only on this earth for one thing, to reproduce. And they need a host to do that, you, if you are not careful.... More..