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Our Super-duper Caption Contest

January 27, 2012
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Our Super-duper Caption Contest

I have no idea what this is, saw it on the shelf of the thrift store!   Let us know what it is or what you think it may be and write a caption and you may win a prize! Write a caption in this contest!  You may win a prize and we have some new prizes! Mugs, bags and of course we still have baseball type caps! Soooooooo . . . .  Write a caption, you can and should do this!  Go wild with the captions, maybe you will win a prize! Write your captions in the Leave...

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Film Review: Albert Nobbs

January 27, 2012
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Film Review: Albert Nobbs

Albert Nobbs  |  Director Rodrigo Garcia  |  Score: 4.0 A well-regarded actor, known for working both in film and theater, once remarked about the difference between the two mediums by dismissing acting for the silver screen as being done entirely through your eyes. If...

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Knives are Tools, They Help Us, Use Them with Care and Respect

January 26, 2012
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Knives are Tools, They Help Us, Use Them with Care and Respect

I was a Boy Scout growing up and their motto was be prepared, it still is.  I am usually prepared even today – one thing that I used to carry back then that I still carry with me today is a knife.  A good...

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Dealing with Depression, Anger and Moods: Is It Healthy to Blow Off Steam?

January 25, 2012
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Dealing with Depression, Anger and Moods: Is It Healthy to Blow Off Steam?

Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• “So how’s your love life?” Samuel’s sister, Trisha, asked. Samuel blew a gasket. Red in the face and shaking all over, he slammed his fist on the table and yelled, “Get out of my face!” This was typical behavior...

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Our Smiley Lady’s Blog: Oh, Well

January 24, 2012
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Our Smiley Lady’s Blog: Oh, Well

Another Train always comes along Track Smiley. Say “oh well.” and move on.  So much has been given to me; I have no time to ponder over that which has been denied. – Helen Keller. I too have no time to ponder over that...

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email suggestion! Technical and Business Writing Tips for Us All

January 23, 2012
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email suggestion!  Technical and Business Writing Tips for Us All

Those of us used to writing technical and business reports know how difficult it can be to use just the right phrase to convey the true depth of your topic.  Now, professionals and students alike can seem like etymological geniuses, thanks to the “Systematic...

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ZeP: A Drain Build-up Remover That Will Save You Big Money

January 22, 2012
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ZeP: A Drain Build-up Remover That Will Save You Big Money

I don’t know which I hate more, plumbing or painting!  Actually they both stink!  But with plumbing, there is an emergency factor that cannot be discounted!  You’ve never heard anyone say, “We had 12 dinner guests but we had to paint the dining room...

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Quote of the Week…

Nothing happens unless first a dream.

- Carl Sandburg