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I grew up as a member of the television generation, and I'm still addicted to the tube. I really believe I was born a few years too late. I should have been a child of the early fifties, largely because my family beliefs and values are more like that era

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Pets & Animals > Dog Training Is crating your dog cruel?: 7 of 22
I have to admit that years ago I considered crates cruel and never would have purchased one. However, three years ago when I added a new black lab to my home, I decided to give it a try. One of the major reasons for this was my dog's safety. I have a large in-ground pool in the backyard, and I work. There was no way I could ... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Should your tax return be spent on home repair?: 3 of 9
To be quite honest, I wanted there to be a 'maybe' option for the question of should a person's tax return be used on home repair. After all, there are a lot of variables involved. Let's look at the questions for a moment that make up these variables. -What type of home repairs need to be done? -Are any of these crucial to t... More..
Sports & Recreation > NASCAR Why NASCAR only starts 43 drivers: 1 of 3
Gentlemen, start your engines! Those are the most famous words in sports, or so says the man over the public address system at the beginning of every NASCAR race. Once spoken, 43 drivers flip their switches, igniting their colorful stock cars as they ready to drive faster and longer in a short period of time than most of us ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball (Other) 2008 Olympics: Prospects for the US Olympic baseball team: 1 of 3
Recently, I've heard a lot of discussion on the television about the fact that professional major league baseball players won't be going to China to play in the Olympics. Some are criticizing MLB for not shutting down for two weeks to allow the participation. Personally, I don't believe professionals belong in the sport. Yes... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) The difference between a Line Umpire and a Chair Umpire in tennis: 1 of 3
In the sport of tennis, there are two types of on-court officials, or judges. These are the chair umpire and the line umpires. While their jobs have similarities, they are very separate. The chair umpire is equivalent to a home base umpire in baseball in that he has the final say and is in charge of the others in his crew. H... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health How to tell if your pet is stressed: 1 of 3
If you want to know if your pet is stressed, you need to look and listen. Now that may seem simplistic, but our observations and hearing skills are actually quite vital in determining whether or not a pet is stressed. Our pets will try and tell us if they are upset about something, or if their world is suddenly askew. It's u... More..
Sports & Recreation > NASCAR Great gifts for NASCAR fans: 3 of 8
NASCAR is a million-dollar business and a huge part of that is marketing. When Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced he was switching teams the season before last, the various products bearing his then-number 8 car went crazy. There were so many issues involved. The promotion teams went to work fast. The original goal was to sell off... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Communicating in text-message style: Is it ruining real communication?: 18 of 46
Convenience. Who doesn't love making life simpler? I sure do, and I'm the first to admit I'll take the easy road as long as it doesn't compromise me or anyone else. I like convenience, even in communicating. Abbreviations and acronyms were the beginning of writing convenience. Now we have texting. Everyone does it; well, eve... More..
Sports & Recreation > NASCAR NASCAR vs. Formula One: 4 of 10
As a youngster, I loved Mario Andretti. Okay, I'm all grown up and I still like Mario, but the neat thing about him as a racer is that he raced in anything. The odd thing is that it confused me as a kid. I started watching when I was very young and I couldnt' quite figure out why he was in this long, practically on the groun... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Temperament of Beagles: 2 of 5
Beagles are pure joy! My very first dog ever was a beautiful beagle we named Lady Tamara, Tammy for short. I remember so well the debate we gave my parents as kids. It was a member of my sister's Bobby Sox softball team whose beagle was giving birth, who asked if we wanted one. Of course, we did the typical promising to feed... More..