When looking to move it is always important to decide if you are ready for a destination or just a detour. Once you can clearly and emphatically answer the question you ar halfway home. If you are young and likely to relocate, or not sure about your job or longevity you may just want to think it
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07/31/2013
Lexi is a special and beautiful girl who has been waiting almost a year for someone to choose her. She is smart and sometimes scared and often cautious because she has never been consistently loved and cared for. Lexi doesn't show well at the shelter because it takes her some time to warm to peop
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07/30/2013
This morning I had an invitation from LinkedIn. The name was familiar but the pictue....not so much. The more I thought about it I knew there could be changes in appearance in 35+ years and so I accepted the invitation. Turns out a former student had reached for me. This guy was really lovely the
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07/30/2013
At he risk of sounding like an old fart, I can't believe what things cost today. Yesterday I went to have my eyes checked and get new glasses. My new insurance was going to cover it, but their limits did not pay for progressives only bifocals and the frame allowance they covered wouldn't buy lunc
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07/29/2013
For years now it seems wherever I live there is a toilet paper thing caused by a plumbing thing. Everything is caused by something, but this one is perplexing. Perhaps newer homes are built with modern comforts and good toilet paper in mind, but I have never lived in one of those places. Since I
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07/29/2013
Day after day I see heartbreaking posts on Facebook of dogs and cats lost or found who have no identification whatsoever. Most of these pets are ultimately taken to overcrowded shelters and most never make it out. Stuff happens and animals get away and the best thing we can do to protect them is
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07/26/2013
Weather is a constant, and with the constant changes of the weather in the last year or so it is prudent to plan for and be prepared for anything that may come along. Having an escape route and plan and a weather tight case for your important papers and records is a good place to begin and it isn
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07/25/2013
I am certainly no stagger nor do I claim to be very creative however, when I can't think of a way to display the art I love, I have tried going vertical and it works for me. For those of you who believe less is more, don't read any more. If however, you have things you love and little space to p
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07/24/2013
Housing rocks. Despite all the noise to the contrary, homes are still the most sound and lasting investment for any and everyone. Not everyone wants an investment, not everyone is comfortable with the ups and downs of the markets, and not everyone is ready to settle down and in. That said, housin
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07/24/2013
Every once in awhile a memory is triggered by a noise, or smell or sight from my youth. There are defunct bowling allies in my area that remind me of the places I enjoyed as a kid. I hear the pins racking and smell the burgers cooking. These places were magic and seeing the old buildings here bri
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07/23/2013
