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Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Walking and the environment: 3 of 18
Walking and the Environment In the U.S., walking and the environment have changed since the arrival of Europeans a few hundred years ago. Of course, we still put one foot in front of the other when we walk, but the frequency and necessity of walking have changed drastically. As walking has been replaced with other forms of t... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Today or tomorrow: What's more important?: 3 of 18
Watch a baby for several minutes. Watch a toddler. What are they paying attention to? Whether it is a parent, a butterfly, or their fingers, these little ones are completely absorbed in the moment, in what is happening right now. Are you? How much time do you spend worrying about tomorrow instead of living today? As we grow ... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) How to build your own raised garden: 3 of 11
There are about as many ideas for a raised garden as there are gardeners who use them. It is rare to find two gardeners who use all the same techniques and materials. This is a blessing, since it means that it is difficult to go wrong building a raised garden, as long as you follow some simple guidelines. Raised or not, plan... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Including your pet in your will: 3 of 11
One of the greatest acts of love for your family and your pets is to provide for your pets in your will. It is an act of love for your family, because a well drawn-up will answers questions and relieves grieving family from so many of the decisions that must be made. As one who has lost family members both with and without w... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Finding financial help to get your pet spayed or neutered: 4 of 11
It may surprise you to learn just how many options exist for getting help with spaying or neutering your pet. Though economic times are changing rapidly, for the worse, there are still pet philanthropists with resources to help control domestic animal populations. Many of the resources available are local, and some are not a... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues The problem with Hollywood making a dog breed popular: 12 of 24
In modern American culture, many of us take our lifestyle cues from the writers and producers in Hollywood. While that can be relatively innocuous when it comes to hair, clothing and furniture styles, it makes for serious ethical problems when it comes to dog breeds. Potential dog owners ideally have enough time, compassion,... More..
Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans Is it fair to force people who have faithfully paid their mortgages to bail out those who haven't?: 7 of 11
If fairness is strictly about treating everyone exactly the same, then it is obviously not fair for some people to not only have to pay their own mortgages, but to also have to pay someone else's mortgage, directly or indirectly. But hold on to your toes, because I am about to step on some. The definition of fairness with wh... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Giving yourself the gift of sleep: 20 of 20
Most people have some trouble getting enough sleep during the holidays. Feelings of anxiety, depression, or even joy and anticipation, can interfere with sleep. Since sleep helps maintain our immune system, brainpower, physical strength and emotional resiliency, it must be a priority, especially with the extra activity that ... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Where to buy gluten free cereals: 2 of 2
Unlike the situation twenty years ago, finding gluten free cereals (or any gluten free foods) is not that difficult in most locations in the U.S., especially near large cities. It is largely an exercise in developing the habit of reading food labels, retraining your tastes, and initially spending a little time scoping out st... More..