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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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Business > Nonprofits Should nonprofits aim fundraising efforts toward individuals or foundations?: 5 of 6
Nonprofits have limited resources and must concentrate on activities offering the largest return for the investment of time; therefore, nonprofits should focus fundraising efforts toward individuals. Giving USA, published annually by the Giving USA foundation (www.givingusa.org), details charitable giving trends in the Unite... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Atonement - Golden Globe's best drama of 2007: 17 of 19
The movie "Atonement" is based on the novel "Atonement," by Ian McEwan. Much like other screen adaptations of literary masterpieces, the movie and novel work hand in hand to further understanding of subject matter contained within each. The novel has been hailed as a modern literary classic that one might need an encyclopedi... More..
Sports & Recreation > Winter Sports (Other) Guide to ice-skating lessons for beginners: 9 of 10
Lessons are key for fun while ice skating. Nothing is more embarrassing than going skating with your friends and clinging to the wall the entire time. Because most people never take skating lessons, even a morning workshop at your local skating rink will give you an *edge*. Impress your friends, your dates and yourself by le... More..
Education > Education (Other) The connection between reading and success: 10 of 11
Knowing how to read words on a page is not the only reason that reading leads to success. Without reading skills, it is nearly impossible to achieve more than bare existence. Reading skills must be considered a basic need, after food, water and shelter, for living life. The connection between reading and success lies in more... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes Best wide calf boots for winter 2008: 6 of 6
2008 winter is the "Year of the Boot." No, there is no official zodiac sign for the "Year of the Boot;" however, a survey of women's footwear departments in all of the major department stores and catalogs will help you crack the code. If you have wide calves, as do I, the boot trend presents problems. I noticed this problem ... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Butternut squash soup: 6 of 6
The Best Squash Soup This soup is great because it is easy and healthy. Make this soup if you are on the Weight Watchers Core Plan, or if you have eaten too much junk for a week and want a healthy kick-start. Make it if you need to eat more vegetables. It is a tasty and impressive first course in a meal for company. It is a ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: The experience of writing under pressure: 5 of 5
College papers conjure my most potent memories of writing under pressure. I can still feel the hard desk chair in my single dorm room and see the glare of the florescent light while I stayed up until all hours of the night writing a paper I had all intentions of finishing early. Sustained by my "food box," an under-the-bed s... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Giving (Other) Tips for ordering flowers successfully: 4 of 4
Start with a local florist for flower ordering success. You will be ordering either in your own hometown, or sending flowers to someone far away. Always call the florist directly, as florists give more attention to orders placed directly to their shop, rather than via a wire or internet service. Florists make more money from... More..
Home & Garden > Perennials Tips for forcing bulbs: 3 of 3
Flowering bulbs are easy to "force" into bloom. A row of pots on the windowsill in winter is a respite for eyes weary of gray weather. Amaryllis, paperwhites, crocus, and lilies are all great bulbs to "force." Follow these steps for beautiful blooms: 1) Select pre-chilled bulbs. Bulbs need a "cool" period to stimulate bloom.... More..