Making the Right Decision about Medications Medicine can do wonderful things. Our lives are better in the last 50 or so years because of medical advances. We have birth control pills, vaccines for childhood illnesses and medications for blood pressure and cholesterol. These are only a few... ( added 4 hours 17 minutes ago.)

A Letter To Jon and Kate: Your 15 Minutes of Fame Are Up Dear Jon and Kate, I watched your show a couple of times. I was completely mesmerized because of your unusual circumstances. Having twins, followed by sextuplets is indeed an accomplishment (as shown below). What are the odds of having a... ( added 11 hours 36 minutes ago.)

I Don't Have To Be Perfect, Do I? When I mentioned to my husband, Jim that I was just about out of coffee, right away he offered to go to the store for coffee. He looked kind of frightened. You see, I don't function too well without coffee. I can get really grouchy if I have to... ( added 1 day ago.)

6 Secrets That Will Make Your Marriage Evolve To A Love Story I know most of us were in love when we got married. Just thinking about that person made your tummy do flip-flops and sometimes you even lost your appetite. The wedding day came and you didn't think you could ever be any happier. If you died right... ( added 5 days 15 hours ago.)

Adriana, A Short Story No, Mother, I don't need you to help me pack. I've called Nadine and she'll be glad to pick up the extra money." "Nadine?" "Yes, mother. Remember she cleaned house for me on a regular basis for a while. It turns out that she's between jobs... ( added 5 days 17 hours ago.)

Dear God, I'm Kinda Mad at You I think I am kinda mad at you, Dear God. I may as well tell you, since you can read my thoughts. I'm upset over the things that have happened the last 2 or 3 years. I don't like to be shaken up like that. I don't like the way it feels. Grief is... ( added 8 days 11 hours ago.)

You Are Your Own Brightest Star At 6:30 a.m. this morning, I was jogging and trying to catch up with my walking friends. After a few minutes, I decided that I didn't want to catch up. I needed to sort some things out in my mind and also think what I wanted to do today. It... ( added 9 days 14 hours ago.)

You Can Always Get Your Money Back At Wal-Mart. My niece decided to buy a hamster. Of course when you buy a hamster, you have to buy a cage, water bottle, toys and well, you get the picture. She was all set for her new pet. My niece Paula was enjoying her pet hamster until one day The... ( added 11 days 4 hours ago.)

Anettas Attic (A Ghost Story) "It happened down by the hill where the Barisa young 16 year old girl was going to be married. Her husband-to-be was killed. As the handed-down story goes, the young girl, who was clad in a white dress, committed suicide. At that time, police said... ( added 16 days 8 hours ago.)

Can You Really Get Fit From Wii Games? I havent exercised in over a week, because of this sinus infection, I lamented to my friend, Nancy. What about the Wii Game. Have you done that lately? Why hadn't I thought of that? I think of working out in the gym and walking four... ( added 16 days 10 hours ago.)

The Brothers: A Home At Last (A Tale of Two Kittens) My daughter Cherise noticed some children gathering and looking down a drainage ditch at a baseball field. What they saw was both amazing and sad. Five beautiful kittens were all cuddled up; four were barely hanging on for life. One had already... ( added 18 days 8 hours ago.)

Show Me the Money Remember the 1996 move, Jerry Maguire ? A well-know phrase was uttered, show me the money . We are all trying to be frugal and preserve our money right now but lets flip this thought the opposite direction. How about allowing money to find us!... ( added 19 days 9 hours ago.)

Making the Right Decision about Medications Medicine can do wonderful things. Our lives are better in the last 50 or so years because of medical advances. We have birth control pills, vaccines for childhood illnesses and medications for blood pressure and cholesterol. These are only a few... ( added 19 days 9 hours ago.)

The Citrus Industry in Zephyrhills and Dade City (Fl) Who Thought of Oranges first? The Spaniards had brought citrus to Florida in the 1500s. Indians were fond of the sour oranges and cultivated them in a limited way. Because of the casual manner of cultivation, the fruit grew in groves. Citrus... ( added 19 days 9 hours ago.)

Taking the Mystique Out of Mayo Clinic As I was taking a walk in my subdivision, one of my neighbors, Don flagged me down. He and his wife, Marge have taken several trips to Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and Don wanted to get the word out about how the clinic can help others.... ( added 19 days 13 hours ago.)

How I Reinvented Myself During This Recession About a year ago, my husband Jim and I moved from the west coast of Florida to a charmingly small town in central Florida. We were still reeling from financial loss through selling our home and the downturn of the stock market. Our hearts were... ( added 19 days 14 hours ago.)

Ideas and Tips for Stretching the Dollar Everywhere we go, people are discussing it, debating it and wondering about it. We are talking about the "E" word, more commonly known as the "Economy." It is now common knowledge that we are officially in a recession. However, the "worst of... ( added 19 days 14 hours ago.)

Frannies Fine Quick Chicken Tetrazzini Creamy, Flavorful and Light! I always think of my mother when I see a recipe for Chicken Tetrazzini. However, I made a few changes to make it healthier and with fewer calories. Hope you like this. 1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup 1/2 cup milk 1 small onion, finely... ( added 19 days 23 hours ago.)

Please Don't Pass the Salt (Extra Weight Gain Could Equal Salt) Do you ever wonder why the scale isn't kinder to you? Yes, you went out to eat but you had a healthy salad, vegetable soup no bread and skipped dessert. Then you weigh the next morning and wow, you are 2 pounds over your normal weight. What went... ( added 20 days ago.)

Do Cell Phones Create Anger? They certainly make me angry. I think cell phones are great but sometimes it is just too much. Recently, I was by someone's bedside as they were dying. 30 seconds after his death, someone's phone rang. (They were also in the room). It seems... ( added 20 days 3 hours ago.)

Just Let Me Hold You "It's OK, honey. She just didn't recognize us. You know she would have waved if she had realized it was her parents, for Pete's sake." How could she not recognize us? She looked straight at us. Tom's voice always gave away his reaction to... ( added 20 days 12 hours ago.)

Find Your Dream Find the winding path that leads to your dream Think what you value and what you most esteem. Let your heart go wild with imaginings and a plan To get to that seemingly far away hope ( added 20 days 13 hours ago.)

Donna, A Breast Cancer Survivor: (Never Give Up Hope) Last year just about this time, I saw Donna at The Little Everglades Ranch during the Cancer Walk. Her crisp sense of humor weaved with her knack for telling great stories equals someone that you like to be around. It was a hot day for a long walk... ( added 20 days 13 hours ago.)

Want Comfort Food? (My Mother-In Laws Chick and Dumplings) Yesterday, after my brother-in-law's memorial service, many of us gathered at his home for loads of home-cooked and lovingly-prepared food. The table was loaded with casseroles, salads, fruit, vegetable, deserts.and more love. I used to think it... ( added 20 days 13 hours ago.)

Things I Have Learned Since Living In the Highlands (Florida's Paradise) Jim and I have lived here in The Highlands for over a year now. I still think of this beautiful rolling area in Florida as Paradise. The small-town flavor that I grew up with brings back so much happiness and nostalgia. Every day I discover... ( added 20 days 13 hours ago.)