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WHO AM I? What careers have I had? What are my interests? What part of the country do I live in? Interesting questions.

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I have been paid to do a multitude of things. I have worn many, many hats ... sometimes excelling

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Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Should chaining dogs outdoors be legal?: 1 of 21
A singular, unanimous voice would be "NO to CHAINS"... if dogs could talk. ALL dogs should be living comfortable, useful lives. I don't like to see dogs chained up. There are exceptions though. I'm extremely glad when a vicious dog can't get a piece of me ... because of a chain attached to his doghouse!Ask any wolf or coyote ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My great, true, personal garden story: 22 of 392
With one amusing exception, I have not been, and never will be a gardener. Forced to weed our vegetable garden as a child, gardening implied an odious chore. My wife, however is the greatest ... having fed our growing family very well with all the usual hard work, pleasures and disappointments common to gardeners. I would hel... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Knowing when it's time to euthanize: 6 of 26
Here's help in knowing when it's time for euthanasia, from someone who's spent a lifetime helping others decide.- The last thing you want for your beloved companion, is a prolonged agonising death! Or, to put a beautiful animal down before it's time. People make huge mistakes on both sides which are entirely unfair to the ani... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Refresh your tired eyes: 9 of 38
Tired, dry, sore eyes cry out for relief! Repetitive abuse is one main cause of ugly black bags under puffy, red eyes in the morning. Aside from the obvious cure (more sleep), here are a few tips that can really refresh those eyes, especially for those of us who choose to abuse:IMMEDIATE RELIEF: 'First-aid' for DRY and TIRED ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Life goes by too fast: 5 of 21
"I just didn't think it would happen so fast," my mother said to me on her last day on earth. She was in her 80's, and had a good life ... she knew she was going."You just go home now, and don't worry about me," she added ... it was the last time I spoke with her. She knew the score, but as always, wanted her children not to ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals How to escape the rat race: 4 of 15
Most people escape from the rat race only at certain times of their lives, always wishing they could live free all of their lives! I escaped. You can too! It is a lot simpler than you think.Just when do we feel free? The times we all remember are the holidays. As a child in school, we all treasured our free time of the summer... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Why veterinarians can be expensive: 1 of 3
Vets were always too expensive. Our family could never afford such a luxury, and our pets were out of luck if they should fall ill. It's not a reflection of the vet charging too much, it's just that our low income family could not even consider it.So it depends on your circumstances ... it's not that the vet charges too much,... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Pet euthanasia: Putting a pet down at home: 2 of 4
Here are the Pros and Cons of home euthanasia, from one who's been on the front line, and seen both sides.Some people use a service that provides for pet euthanasia at home. Others take their pet to a vet clinic. The decision is a personal one. Be sure you are dealing with someone you trust. Compassion and understanding are t... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health The best products for getting rid of fleas: 6 of 9
Safe biological products for flea control are now available. Permanent control is simple and safe! You must understand the flea lifecycle to get rid of them effectively. There are products to kill off the adult flea, and products to prevent their eggs and larvae from reaching the adult stage. Either one alone will not elimina... More..