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As a legal assistant for an attorney in Eureka, CA, I've learned to pay attention to the details. In a real property practice we are constantly investigating the details that affect transactions. That pretty well describes my character one who pays attention

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Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture The difference in lifestyle between the US East Coast and West Coast: 1 of 8
Grandchildren living in the Northeast have a way of drawing their grandparents from the North Coast of California for frequent visits to their part of the world. My husband and I have taken several trips, most in the winter and one in the Fall, staying long enough to experience a different lifestyle. EAST COAST East coast li... More..
Travel > Air Travel & Airlines Airline reviews: Delta Airlines: 1 of 8
I recently took a round trip from Eureka, California to Hartford, CT on Delta Airlines. The airline had just recently added a stop at our small airport and we were anxious to try it. Before Delta came we were limited to one airline, recurring delays at connecting airports and uncomfortable travel. The following are 10 reason... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Should we focus on health rather than healthcare: 2 of 12
If we focus on health more than healthcare, then in today's world, we as individuals should take more responsibility for our health and rely less on the healthcare industry. Why? The healthcare industry does not, in general, promote health, but rather treats the symptoms of unhealthiness and disease. If we, ourselves, improv... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Becoming a legal secretary: 1 of 5
About the time I was ready to leave my job as a Business Manager, an attorney that I had worked with asked if I would be interested in working for him as he was losing his current paralegal/secretary. I explained that I had no experience and would have to take the paralegal training at the local Community College. He replied... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Why the use of cellular phones is not permitted on airplanes: 2 of 9
I believe there is another, less scientific reason why airlines are still banning cell phone use on flights. Air travel, for most of us, is often exhausting, tedious and uncomfortable. Most passengers already feel like cattle in a boxcar when they fly and I believe airlines are hesitant to add non-stop cell phone conversatio... More..
Personal Finance > Real Estate Should you use a realtor or sell your home yourself?: 1 of 4
How do you decide if you should sell your house with a realtor or sell it yourself? As a legal assistant for an attorney that deals with real property, I have seen the advantages and disadvantages of both. Consider the following before making your choice: SELL WITH A REALTOR * If the realtor works for a broker who has many a... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: On being a grandmother: 8 of 30
I'm a grandma for the fifth time and this time I spent several weeks with my daughter's family which included my 18 month old granddaughter, Maya. While mom was busy with the new little boy, Grandma did it all. What an education! Remember the saying that "you're never too old to learn?" Thank goodness because any new grandma... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Young people are less courageous than three decades ago: 8 of 29
"..in the land of the free and the home of the brave." As I sang these final words of the "Star Spangled Banner" I stopped to think. Are we still the home of the brave? It was the brave that purchased our freedom with their lives and it is the brave today that fight to preserve that freedom. Are we in danger of losing freedo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Should Election Day be a national holiday?: 5 of 15

"Whoopee, I get the day off tomorrow so I can vote." Do you really think people are going to think that way? If the intent is to get more people to the polls, then making Election Day a holiday is a mistake and may do just the opposite. A "holiday" according to Wikipedia is a day of celebration, a day to commemorate a past e... More..
Health & Fitness > Arthritis Alternative therapies for arthritis: 5 of 15
Emu oil has been discovered as a safe alternative treatment for arthritis, yet most arthritis patients have yet to discover it for themselves. Aborigines have no arthritis and researchers attribute it to their use of emu oil. Its benefits and effectiveness for sufferers of arthritis pain and inflammation continue to be studi... More..