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Hobbies & Games > Card Games Gin rummy: House rules and variations: 1 of 3
Gin rummy was a popular card game in my college dorm especially during the winter months when we were constantly bombarded by snow storms. Of course, this was in the era before computers, video games, cell phones and the internet. Gin rummy kept all of my dorm mates from contracting cabin fever. There were always several grou... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Morals, Values & Norms (Other) It is right to complain about services that do not meet expectations: 10 of 29
Being consumers of goods and services, we want a fair exchange for our hard earned money. When we fork out finances for a service, we expect to get what we paid for. Unfortunately many times we are left with a substandard return. Do we have a right to complain? Of course, we have a right, but the way we complain and who we co... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Are Barbie dolls appropriate for young girls?: 15 of 42
Barbie dolls have withstood the test of time just like race cars, Dr. Seuss books, building blocks, rocking horses and yo-yo's. My wife, sisters, nieces, and my daughter all played with Barbie dolls and none seem to be psychologically effected. None of them have eating disorders, none of them have shapes like Barbie either, a... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges What to do if your teen quits his sports team: 4 of 11
Seemingly out of the blue to you at least, your teen announces he or she has quit the team. Depending on how long your teen as been active in this sport will probably determine the amount of shock of your initial reaction to this news. The next emotion should be centered on your teens reasons not on your feelings. It is very ... More..
Home & Garden > Houseplants Best low light houseplants: 3 of 8
The vast majority of popular houseplants require bright sunlight or bright indirect light. While some homeowners may be fortunate to have lots of big windows in their home with light streaming in, a lot of us indoor gardeners do not. When you have filled every available light streaming window with house plants, turn to the lo... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Top 10 annoying public habits: 30 of 77
If some people would just stop and consider the possibility that the world does not revolve around their every thought, feeling, musical choice or deed, most of my top 10 annoying public habits would not be an issue. 1. Cell phones are a wonderful invention, but people need to learn when and where to utilize them. Standing in... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) Strategies for crossing items off your to-do list: 9 of 23
Recently, while straightening up my workshop, I came across several old to-do lists. Judging by the items, some of these lists were over ten years old. My wife, who gets amused and equally annoyed with my list making habits, really had fun reading through these lists and pointing out that most of the items were never taken ca... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture Tips for setting up your hammock this spring: 2 of 5
Your hammock has been hibernating all winter propped up beside your rakes, shovels and your lawn mower inside your garden shed or garage. The first weekend of spring with the temperatures reaching into the 70's, you head to your garden shed to dragging out all the spring supplies.Tip #1Think hammock and relaxation before you ... More..
Home & Garden > Trees & Shrubs When to prune shrubs and bushes: 2 of 5
Ideally, shrubs and bushes should be planted in your landscape with plenty of space to naturally grow in height and width without pruning. However, most of us do not consider the expanse of a ten year or older shrub at the time of planting. We want to quickly fill in that bare area around the perimeter of our homes, or add in... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues How to hold a difficult conversation: 12 of 29
Illness, death, divorce, relocation, sex, infidelity, credit card bills, all of these things do not occur in a family silently or at least remain silent for long. Having difficult conversations are as much a part of life as paying taxes. You can avoid the inevitable for a while, but eventually the conversation has to take pla... More..