The Truth About Restaurant Calories
By now it is probably clear to most consumers that eating out is not the healthiest choice. Yet, all the marketing hype projected by restaurants can sound quite convincing. Restaurants and fast food chains are pitching everything from fat free, no carbs, low calories, high fiber and other specialty menu items.
Many even make specific promises about...... >Read More
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9/11 and You
My sister had a 9:00 a.m. appointment at the World Trade Center.
On September 12.
Since September 11, 2001, I’ve often wondered what might have happened had her appointment been a day earlier or the terrorist attacks a day later. I could have been walking the streets of New York City with her picture.
What were your feelings that tragic day?...... >Read More
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Easy Summer Picnics
Picnics are a classic summer tradition. They bring up thoughts of wicker picnic baskets, red plaid blankets, plastic cutlery and potato salad. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with this version of the all-American activity, but why not play with the age-old idea? Forget plaid and Tupperware for a second and try an easy picnic catered around the...... >Read More
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A One-sided Relationship
My husband of twelve years is becoming very distant, non-communicative and unaffectionate towards myself and our children. There is very little communication between us. I feel I give to him all the time and he takes and doesn’t give back. There is no romance anymore, and sex just feels like another chore to me. I feel we are headed... >Read More
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12 Tips for the Practical Bride
It’s not always an easy world for a bride to be in. Once the diamond slips on your finger, you’ve instantly become the target audience for a 50 billion dollar industry in the U.S. alone. And they’re eagerly waiting to sell you your fantasy.
Magazine racks are stocked with wedding magazines full of gowns, flawless skin and cavalier grooms posing...... >Read More
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Who are you and Where are you Going?
Have you ever stared at the person you see in the mirror and wondered how you got to where you are? There’s all the sacrifice, all the hard work to achieve the good life and then all of a sudden you wonder why. We all go through periods of reflection to confront bits of us we had previously ignored.
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When Words Need To Move Out
We’ve all been there. Somebody says something to you and it feels like taking a sharp jab. Words can be painful and like a bruise, they can linger for a long time. Words are the most powerful thing in the world. They have the ability to completely restore and uplift, yet simultaneously they can keep us tortured and sleepless.
How... >Read More
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How to Be Successful and Satisfied
Success is:______. How would you fill in the blank?
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Living Life to the Fullest
The desire for fulfillment is universal. From the moment we are born... >more
Soul Cravings: Seeking
Do you crave destiny? (Part 2)