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Cell Phone be gone! -
 - Maureen Thomson (407)    
Maureen Thomson   
The topic of cell phones seems to keep appearing in my life of late, so here are a few thoughts.
First of all, I don't seem to get cell phone coverage in my new home in Manzanita, Oregon. If I go out onto my front porch and it's not raining, I can lean my body over the railing at a minimum of... ( added 10 days 8 hours ago.) |
Caring for the Caregiver: How to Ask for Help -
- Nancy Travers (82)
If you are caring for your elderly parents or your elderly spouse, you may be headed for depression or a host of other stress-related problems if you don't take adequate care of yourself. Many caregivers fall ill to viruses and other infections and also have elevated blood levels that may lead to... ( added 13 days ago.) |
10 Tips to Alleviate Wedding Day Stress -
- Maureen Thomson (407)
Maureen Thomson
In spite of all the planning that you put into your wedding day, when the day actually arrives, it can still be a whirlwind of pressure and last-minute decisions. Even the calmest of brides can become stressed under these circumstances. Here are some tips to guarantee you won't be one of them.
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Tips to Personalize your Wedding Ceremony -
- Maureen Thomson (407)
Maureen Thomson
Make your ceremony POP no matter what your budget. Here are some ideas:
Choose a humorous reading. Sure, Kahlil Gibran and Corinthians are beautiful time-honored pieces, but for some zing, try Dr. Suess's Oh the Places You'll Go , or recite the lyrics to Adam Sandler's I Wanna Grow Old with... ( added 13 days 9 hours ago.) |
Why so Much Money for 20 Minutes? The Question of the Officiating Fee -
- Maureen Thomson (407)
Maureen Thomson
I was flabbergasted to receive an email the other day, chastising me for the price of our Classic Custom ceremony fee. According the writer's calculations, the fee for a "15 minute ceremony" resulted in us obtaining the astronomical hourly rate of $1,476! Wowza! If that were true, I'd be writing... ( added 13 days 9 hours ago.) |
How to Involve your Dog in your Wedding Ceremony -
- Maureen Thomson (407)
Maureen Thomson
I used to live in , and people there are nuts for their mutts! Leash-free dog parks and pooch-friendly businesses abound. has been voted one of the top pet-friendly cities in the country by Forbes Magazine. And this doggie-mania often extends to the wedding day. More and more brides and grooms... ( added 13 days 9 hours ago.) |
Have a Friend Officiate your Wedding Ceremony -
- Maureen Thomson (407)
Maureen Thomson
For a variety of reasons, many couples are turning away from church weddings in favor of nontraditional locations in which to hold their wedding ceremonies. Some couples site the desire to hold their wedding and reception in the same location. Others opt for outdoor ceremonies. Still others have... ( added 13 days 10 hours ago.) |
Are you being TOO Efficient in your Wedding Planning? -
- Maureen Thomson (407)
Maureen Thomson
Putting
together a wedding--at least one of any significant size--is a lesson in
organizing, attending to details and planning. The most organized of brides
heft around a cumbersome binder, into which goes every receipt, timeline, to-do list, fabric swatch, magazine photo and
any... ( added 13 days 10 hours ago.) |
10 ways to Involve Your Fiance in the Wedding Planning Process -
- Maureen Thomson (407)
Maureen Thomson
Let's face it, the wedding planning process is geared toward the female psyche. Why else would there be so much emphasis on the elements of colors, flowers, emotions, fashion and cake? (Okay, maybe the guys can embrace the cake idea, but forget the rest!)
If you're one of those lucky gals... ( added 13 days 10 hours ago.) |
Ways to Personalize your Wedding Ceremony, no matter what your Budget -
- Maureen Thomson (407)
Maureen Thomson
Make your wedding ceremony POP no matter what your budget. Here are some ideas:
Choose a humorous reading. Sure, Kahlil Gibran and Corinthians are beautiful time-honored pieces, but for some zing, try Dr. Suess's Oh the Places You'll Go , or recite the lyrics to Adam Sandler's I Wanna Grow... ( added 15 days 2 hours ago.) |
What is a Collaborative Divorce? -
- Corinne Mullen (0) 
A collaborative divorce is a divorce where each spouse is represented separately by a lawyer and the lawyers collaborate with their respective clients to achieve a divorce by agreement. This is distinct from a contested divorce, where the resources of the clients and the attorneys are focused on... ( added 15 days 3 hours ago.) |
The Seven Deadly Sins of Brides to Be -
- Maureen Thomson (407)
Maureen Thomson
The Seven Deadly Sins as applied to brides-to-be!
Lust You may be in love with the idea of being married, getting married, planning your wedding and being in love. You can't get enough of bridal magazines, wedding planning websites, cake tastings and wedding dress shopping. But remember that... ( added 15 days 8 hours ago.) |
Why You Shouldn't even THINK about a Courthouse Wedding -
- Maureen Thomson (407)
Maureen Thomson
Dum, dum, de dum, here comes the bride...all eyes turn toward you as you enter the room....looking radiant, serene....the picture of bliss. Oh but wait, before you take your walk down the (very short) aisle, you must pause in order to pass through the metal detector!
You probably have a very... ( added 15 days 9 hours ago.) |
Ideas as Predators -
- Tony Brussat (178) 
Tony Brussat
The Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, in 1919 proposed that the best means available for assessing the truth of an idea is to see how it fares in a marketplace of truly free competition. This was a nice slap on the wrist to the would-be censors in our communities, but has never stopped... ( added 18 days 7 hours ago.) |
It Was in His Blood -
- Fireflies Team (134)
Carlos closed his eyes and could see them as if he were sitting in their kitchens. He watched with anticipation as they patted the tortillas between their experienced hands. He could already smell and taste those wonderful corn patties as they cooked on the outdoor clay oven. As they cooked... ( added 19 days 21 hours ago.) |
5 Essential Points for a Successful Meditation Practice -
- K Soash (364) 
As a Certified Meditation Instructor I encounter many people who seek out a meditation practice with the intent of experiencing the benefits meditation has to offer. And, of course, one of the greatest benefits meditation seekers want is the 'Stress Reduction' Benefit. This means that meditation... ( added 39 minutes ago.) |
Learning To let Go of our Children -
Ella Camp (45)
One of the most difficult things we'll ever have to do as parents is to let our children go when they grow up and move away from us in life. Letting go takes pure love, not greed or possiveness.
To let go does not mean to stop caring; not to cut ourselves off, but the realization that we... ( added 1 day 3 hours ago.) |
Creative Thinking Using Meditation -
Steve Gillman (10,713)
There are a lot of specific techniques for more creative thinking. You can combine concepts, tear ideas apart to find new ones, and do group brainstorming sessions. Those all work, but to have a naturally more creative mind you might also want to try meditation.
Because meditation can clear... ( added 1 day 10 hours ago.) |
Planning Your Wedding Menu -
- Pam Kazmierczak (757)
When people look back at your wedding they will remember many things, the food you serve will certainly be one of them. They will remember the wedding menu, how it was served, the service they received, the presentation, the selection and of course the taste.
Even though there are many... ( added 2 days 4 hours ago.) |
How Our Priorities Change with Age -
Carolyn Tytler (6,083)   
Imagine a class of Kindergarten children, bright-eyed, wiggly, innocent, and cute as buttons. Now, fast forward the time frame sixty-five years. The scene switches to a seniors' facility where some of the same group now reside.
If you tried to match the children to the seniors they'd become... ( added 2 days 6 hours ago.) |
Learn How to Celebrate Your Limitations for Life Success -
Gary Jordan, Ph.D. (96)
You've probably heard the phrase, "You can do anything you want to if you just put your mind to it!" at least once in your life.
That statement is altogether misleading and unfairly forces many of us to believe that we should follow through no matter how unhappy the tasks or position makes... ( added 2 days 10 hours ago.) |
Are You Thinking or Processing? -
- Joyce Shafer (304) 
Joyce Shafer
Surely, the mental energy you're giving current (or old) issues is accomplishing something, right? It depends on if you're thinking or processing.
You, too, may appreciate this exchange between Bob Proctor and Leslie Householder when they met, before she wrote her first book that became a... ( added 2 days 12 hours ago.) |
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In Memorial -
- Morris Inch (58)
I recently received word that Joe Santos had passed away. He was for many years a deacon in the Union Square Baptist Church of Somerville, Massachusetts. The church had at one time been the sponsor of a Portugese speaking congregation. When the second generation became more comfortable with... ( added 3 days 10 hours ago.) |
Intuitive Insights and Meanings -
Estee Taschereau (30)
What does intuitive mean? It used to be seen as the fortune reader in a tent at the carnival, set in a mystical atmosphere. Many tools were used to used to bring those intuitive insights into awareness, ranging from tarot and crystal balls to clairvoyant or psychic readings. Times have changed... ( added 3 days 21 hours ago.) |
Positively Powerful - the Mind Changing Advantages of Positive Thinking -
Jeffrey Gross (45) 
What Are The Advantages Of Having A Positive Mental Attitude Towards Life?
We recognize those words. This is one of the most distributed affirmations in these times. Have a certain approach towards liveliness and achieve felicity. Even though the affirmation is oftentimes expressed among all... ( added 4 days 19 hours ago.) |
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