You've got to protect your stuff. And even if you don't really care about most of your stuff, you've got to protect your butt from a lawsuit. The world is filled with sue-happy people, just waiting for a fender-bender or well-timed slip on your front steps to buy them some financial freedom. Is it fair? Nope, but they are out there so do yourself a favor and get some decent insurance.  read more »

A little while back I posted my daily horoscope because it said exactly what I wanted to hear. I have a little astrology section on my MySpace page and I glance at it every day. I'm not one to believe that the stars guide my destiny, but it's a fun little minute every morning.
 
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 In recent years, it seems that many parents are more interested in being cool than in being responsible. They'd rather be their children's friends than their parents. Traditional parenting (you remember, where the parents make the rules and then enforce them) is alive and well, however, in at least one home in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
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 When I was a kid, I remember thinking that adults were nuts when they'd talk about how fast time seemed to fly by, but my perspective is a little different these days. Childhood is filled with long, leisurely summers and seemingly endless amounts of time ahead.  read more »

My very first blog ever was over at you-know-where. I was completely new to the concept of blogging, but soon found a group of smart, friendly, funny, and caring folks with whom it was a pleasure to interact. Blogging soon went from a foreign concept to a bit of an obsession.  read more »

My horoscope for today reads:  read more »

I was just flipping through the packet of photos that I picked up and as always, I am amazed at just how beautiful my grandkids are. I'm sure that I am offering a completely unbiased opinion when I say that these four kids are the most beautiful children that I have ever seen...  read more »

A post by Chronic Complainer about fact that her hubby brought home a huge box of chocolates, sure to undermine their decision to avoid sweets, spoke to me. As a confirmed chocoholic myself, I can so relate to the temptation of small, cocoa based confections. Yum.  read more »

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Earlier this week, I opened my email to find the following message:  read more »

Catholics everywhere are familiar with the confessional. About the size of a phone booth, confessionals are provided to parishioners so that they may reveal their sins and be absolved through penance – advice from the priest, a few prayers, and maybe some community service later and BAM! sin-free, once again.  read more »