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I love to read, to listen to the joys and life experiences of others. I delight in the smiles, hugs and laughter of children, that unconditional love that only the family pets can share and the love and humor of my family and friends. Music and the arts are

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Travel > Europe Destinations (Other) A quick guide to St. Petersburg, Russia: 1 of 7

Visiting Russia? Opulent palaces, stately parks, historic museums, breathtaking architecture, canals, lakes, rivers, ports, commemorative monuments, incredible sculptures, impressive musical and cultural venues, exquisite fashion, delectable, world-wide cuisine...and we're just talking about one city, St. Petersburg. This ci...
Local Guides > Boston A look at rising grocery prices in the Boston area: 2 of 10

FOOD COSTS HIT BOSTONIAN WALLETS Bostonians, as most Americans, are adjusting already tight budgets to deal with food price increases. According to the Department of Labor, food costs have largely remained stable, with few increases noted since 1990. In the last 2 years, consumers have found the price of milk, eggs, bread an...
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving Taking time to give thanks: 17 of 68

Thanksgiving is an eagerly awaited, very hectic, yet sometimes stressful time of year. Between the shopping, baking, house cleaning, decorations, calls to invite friends and relatives, along with work and caring for pets and kids, time slips away from us. With a little planning you can make your holiday entertaining easy and...
Style & Beauty > Jewelry Why people use costume jewelry: 1 of 4

"Jewelry" is a powerful word. Just say the word, jewelry, especially in a crowded room filled with women.then watch.you will soon have everyone's undivided attention. Granted there are ladies who prefer less adornment. On the other hand, you will find many who are absolutely passionate about the subject. And why not? What's ...
Arts & Humanities > Visual Arts (Other) The history and appreciation of art for the uninitiated "mass market": 2 of 7

Owner of the Albreu Art Gallery, Tom Head, once wrote, "After having been subjected to art the better part of thirty years, I've gained comfort in my ignorant realization that it is exactly what I make of it and no more". I love this quote coming from a man of many years of experience enjoying art, appreciating artists and t...
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Supernanny: 6 of 15

Bloodcurdling screams, punching, biting, violent shoving, loud profanities echoing in the halls,crying, misery, loss of control, "quick, honey, change the channel so the children won't see." Wait a minute, those ARE the children! Viewing an early episode of the "Super Nanny" was quite an emotional experience. I could not dec...
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Fire Me, Please: 1 of 1

VH -1 has stuck gold with " Rock of Love with Bret Michaels". Mark Cronin and Cris Abrago created and continue to produce this "rock and roll fantasy" sensation for Mindless Entertainment and 51 Pictures. Success is greatly attributable to Poison's front man, Bret Michaels who has proven his continued popularity with devoted...
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Flavor of Love: 7 of 13

Watching Flavor of Love is reminiscent of the morbid curiosity experienced when driving by a horrific car accident. You know you shouldn't look but somehow you just can't help it. Granted, Flav has earned his notoriety and it is conceivable that celebrities may have difficulty finding that "special someone". The concept has ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Teens Should you let your teenager smoke at home?: 10 of 18

Let your teen smoke at home? Well, while you're at it, bring out the vodka, pot and cocaine. You are a parent. What are you thinking? Parents are supposed to provide love, caring, education and guidance. These wonderful lives are miraculously entrusted to us to safely raise to be healthy, happy, conscientious,consumers and p...
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Recovering from low self-esteem: 18 of 24

The causes of low self esteem are countless. Repairing the damage, though not impossible, is easier said than done. We often hear, what doesn't kill, us makes us stronger". The fact that we are here and still standing , is the foundation on which we can build our self esteem. An injured self esteem retains the scars of physi...