The scent of white frosting, ice cream punch, newly-green grass, and new toys was Heaven to an eight-year-old birthday princess. The park was alive with the sounds of laughing children, the creaking of aging play equipment, and the proud and loving murmur of adult voices. My party table was lined with beautifully-wrapped gift... More..
Every Sunday afternoon during the 1980's, I experienced a four-hour version of manic depression, as Casey Kasem passed judgment on the top 40 songs in America. A list of the top twenty singers of all time revives my love/hate relationship with countdowns. How can gifted performers in unique musical genres be ranked on a conce... More..
Cats are as varied in temperament and physical appearance, as the people who love them. A generic blueprint for their care won't help a first-time cat owner appreciate the individuality of his or her new friend, but this guide to basic cat care will address concerns that are common to all cats. This is a set of general guidel... More..
Positivity is a choice of perspective, not a random result of uncontrollable events. Happy people cultivate personality traits that enable them to see a world filled with opportunity, in spite of a constant barrage of negative influences. Optimists refuse to believe that cynicism is synonymous with savvy, or that idealism equ... More..
The Internet is a vast frontier of information, opinion, and world access. It can be overwhelming to a new computer user, trying to determine which websites are worthy of exploration. My five favorites contain a large amount and variety of information in one place, they're useful to most people, and they are well-known, thus ... More..
Dreams have been a source of fascination for mankind throughout history. Cultures around the globe have made countless attempts to interpret this shadowy world, and scientists have tried to explain the mechanism for dreaming through physiological, psychological, and spiritual avenues. The usefulness of these mind movies depen... More..
You can lose all the weight you want, and keep it off. How many times have we heard that, followed by a pricey medical breakthrough, a magic solution, or a quick fix to a lifetime problem? This isn't one of those offers, but the challenge of successfully shedding unwanted pounds for good may not be as difficult as you think. ... More..
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