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Okay, let's say you're a "wannabe" fisherman (or woman) and your new father-in-law was born with gills instead of brains. He's invited you to join him and his bass boat for a weekend of fun (torture?) on the lake.Now, "Dad" is an absolute expert when it comes to bass fishing....

Have you ever had a yard sale? Was it wildly successful or did it bomb leaving you with little to show for your effort? Hosting a yard sale is an excellent way to generate some extra cash. The amount you earn probably parallels the amount of preparation you put into it. With a little bit of...

This is the story of Joe. Joe was a wild and reckless teenager who gave his poor parents more grief than anyone should have when raising a child. His was a loving home. While he wasn't a "rich kid", he never wanted for the basics he needed during his childhood. When Joe reached puberty,...

Do you remember the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland? He is the character who is in a perpetual state of frenzy; "I'm late, I'm late for a very important date."Well, in this modern age I think we all suffer from a bit of "White Rabbit Syndrome." We often run around in circles hovering...

Do you have a psychic talent? Have you been using your talent to help family and friends? Does your talent provide you with a sense of satisfaction when you help someone through a difficult time?Have you ever considered turning your psychic talent into a business? If you answered any of those...

Yes, Barbra Streisand sang it best, didn't she? Maybe those words bring a tear to your eye as they do mine. Perhaps those tears are tinged with just a hint of regret that those memories will be lost when you are gone.We all have them. Memories. We all have stories to tell. Most often they...

Okay, any moving experience is memorable in that you'll never forget it!I'd say that not too many people equate moving to a "positive" experience.There are many reasons why people move from one location to another. Leaving home for the first time, accepting a job transfer, getting...

Unlike the Evil Queen of Snow White history who wishes to be the "fairest in the land," our mirror is just a means to measure our progress through our lives and relate our overall appearance. Unfortunately, many people assume that aging equals a decline not only in our physical attributes but mental...

That headline might be a bit misleading but only if you were tattling on someone else's illegal activity. It was a phrase that old-time criminals often used to describe how one person incriminates another to authorities.Also, another phrase carries unpleasant correlation. That has to do...

Of course that headline is mostly for fun. But, there are definitely advantages to carrying on conversations with your garden. provided you have a garden, of course.We are fast coming to the growing season in the northern hemisphere and to sowing the fruits of your labor in the southern hemisphere....

Are you a "people" person?That really isn't a trick question. We all know them don't we? People who just ooze confidence and charisma. They are at home in any environment or situation. Sometimes, they may be referred to in romance novels as "silver-tongued devils."How do they do it?...

Before we go any further let me ask you right up front to please set aside any preconceived ideas that you may have regarding meditation.The reason for this request is that unfortunately many people are misled into believing that meditation is somehow related to Buddhism or some other eastern...

Do you have children? Or perhaps you have grandkids or nieces and nephews. Raising, teaching and mentoring children is one of the greatest gifts afforded to parents or mentors.We do our best to keep our children safe and healthy throughout their formative years. Maybe you are old enough to...

Are you having a good day? Hope so. Unlike you, some folks are not having such a good day.Take Ben, for instance. Ben is a good guy. A family man. Has a wife, the requisite number of kids and owns a house in the suburbs. He makes the commute to his office every morning and repeats the trip in reverse...