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I live at the beach with my husband and my dog, Lucy. We love it here. The weather sure beats the cold and snow we encountered while living in the Adirondack Mountains. (Though we miss all of our friends up there.) I am a beach baby at heart, even though

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Bad drivers: 18 of 38
How does one know if one is a really bad driver? Especially if one has never had a speeding ticket? Think about how many things you have run over or run into. Multiply that times the number of accidents you have had. Divide that by the times that you have been stopped but not ticketed, and you have a good approximation. Foll... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Meats How to cook a moist and tender whole turkey: 16 of 33
There are three ways to cook a juicy turkey that do not involve deep fat frying. If you are trying to avoid setting your garage on fire or having a heart attack at age 35, do not fry your turkey. Instead, try one of these handy recipes. (These are so short that they could be considered not recipes, but "tips.") Having cooked... More..
Sciences > Medical Science (Other) Reasons to donate blood: 5 of 10
You will never feel as good as you do after you donate blood. Until you give blood, you will not know how much such a simple and quick act on your part means to so many people. Donating blood is the easiest way to "give back" to your community in the shortest amount of time. It is the best way to ensure that when you are in ... More..
Sciences > Botany Nature, plants and the theory of signatures: 1 of 2
The "Theory of Signatures," or "Doctrine of Signatures" is believed to have been started by a German shoemaker, Jacob Bohme, in the sixteenth century. To understand examples from the theory of signatures, first one must understand binomial nomenclature, the official naming system of living things. Binomial Nomenclature Carl ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables How to peel and prepare fresh winter squash: 1 of 1
Winter squash is a tasty and nutritionally dense food available seasonally. It is possible to occasionally find peeled squash in the freezer section; however, often squash is frozen in sauce. If you like to use squash for a gratin, soup, or stew, you will want plain squash. If the recipe requires squash to maintain its origi... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Gift ideas for the "hard to buy for" on your list: 8 of 15
In today's marketplace, an over abundance of choices exist. Before ruling your recipient firmly "hard to buy for," narrow your choices. Decide what you think makes them "hard to buy for." Do they have everything, or a large income to buy whatever they want? Do they seem uninterested in anything but one hobby and sleeping? Do... More..
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management Should US workers be guaranteed more vacation time?: 13 of 23
Most US workers receive between 5 and 10 paid vacation days a year. These days do not include sick leave or paid holidays. Most US workers do not take their vacation days for fear of what will happen while they are away. If we were guaranteed more vacation time, would we take it? We must address other issues within the workf... More..
Home & Garden > Houseplants 10 quick tips to keep your orchids looking gorgeous: 4 of 7
The Hoosier Orchid Company was my paradise when I was in college. Somehow I stumbled upon them while looking for a place to buy unusual orchids in the freezing cold, land-locked state of Indiana. The nice fellows there humored me, a budding horticulture student, and let me wander through the greenhouses, poke my nose in the ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Winter Sports (Other) Outdoor ice skating tips: 4 of 7
Rockefeller Center, Central Park, the Olympic Ring at Lake Placid-nothing beats skating at an outdoor rink, especially a famous outdoor rink! When presented with the chance to skate a an historic and symbolic outdoor rink, jump at it! Skating rink etiquette is the same at all rinks; however, outdoor skating rinks present uni... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease Prevention How to prevent winter stomach viruses: 13 of 22
Avoiding a winter stomach virus requires vigilance. Stomach ailments can result from a variety of sources, including germs, spoiled food, and poor hygiene. The following steps will help you stay virus-free this winter. -Keep yourself healthy. Exercise, a proper diet, adequate sleep, and low stress levels contribute to a robu... More..