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A Texas gal, Sherry has lived in central Texas most of her life - though she reluctantly admits to living in Ohio for about 18 months with her first husband. After moving back to central Texas, she met and married her current husband, Bill. They recently

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Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption How to end animal homelessness: 5 of 27
There are several things causing the huge number of homeless animals in our country. The most obvious contributor to the ever growing problem is simply pet overpopulation. At last count there are approximately SIX puppies and kittens born for every human baby in the US. Think about it folks - to give a home to every dog or c... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Weddings (Other) Personal experiences of eloping: 1 of 5
We'd known each other for a little over two years, but it seemed we'd been best friends forever. We'd been living together for about 16 months. Between us we had four ex-spouses, six children (two living with us), a stepchild, and a teenage friend of my kids that had recently moved into the condo with us. We'd bought a boat ... More..
Food & Drink > Baking Guide to traditional Greek desserts and pastries: 1 of 5
When you think of Greece and the Greeks you think of poets and philosophers, theater, Alexander the Great, gods & goddesses, the Olympics, the Parthenon... the list goes on and on. What most people fail to think about is the culinary gifts that the Greeks have given us - olives and olive oil, figs, honey, wine, sesame seeds,... More..
Travel > South & Central America A look at the safest Central American countries to travel in: 1 of 5
Central America seems a perfect vacation spot with it's warm climate, good food, and great beaches . But which country is the safest for today's traveler? That seems to depend on who you ask. Though the U.S. Consulate reports that violent crime is on the rise in the larger cities, Interpol still lists Nicaragua as one of the... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking Tent reviews: Six Moon Designs Wild Oasis: 1 of 5
The Wild Oasis tent, by Six Moon Designs, is proof positive that great things do come in small packages. Weighing less than a pound (13 ounces) and taking up less space in your backpack than an extra pair of blue jeans (about 6" x 5",) the Wild Oasis is the one of the lightest one-person shelters on the market today. And wit... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to remove skunk odor from your dog: 3 of 14
We have been fostering dogs for the past six years and for most of that time we lived out in the country. Amazingly enough, we have been lucky and have NOT had to try any of these remedies. Though we have smelled skunks in the distance, we have been fortunate in having foster dogs smart enough to be beat feet to the doggy do... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Reflections: Living every day with passion: 49 of 226
I drifted into my twenties in the throes of a passionate young love and was convinced that there was no way anyone had ever felt the kind of love that I felt for the handsome young airman that I was marrying. Within a month of our wedding my mother lay in a coma and was buried the week of Thanksgiving. Three months later I w... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture Restoring outdoor wicker furniture: 2 of 9
With it's flowing lines and beautiful weave, wicker is the obvious choice for many people when shopping for outdoor patio furniture. In spite of the airy, light look of this furniture it can be extremely durable. The problem is that many people do not have a clue about how to protect and maintain wicker to prolong the life o... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training Essential training for rescued dogs: 3 of 13
Type the words "dog training" into Google and you get a list of over 10,000,000 links. There appears to be an over-abundance of training articles available, so I am not going to write another one. What I am going to give you is my opinion of what training is truly essential for a rescue dog to become the loving companion tha... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Tips on cutting wedding costs: 10 of 43
Weddings have become extravagant events, having little to do with celebrating a couple's love and union. Even "simple" wedding costs can quickly reach $25,000 or more. So can you have a beautiful wedding without breaking the bank? The trick to cutting wedding costs is to compromise, use some creativity, think outside of the ... More..