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How To Let Your Adult Children Go: Allow them to be independent: Recreate Your Own Life - Fran Larson (15,622)
Fran Larson

I thought I had "let go" of my children many moons ago, but as time goes by, I realize that some parts of me may never "let go." As I begin to write this, I realize that letting your children go is a life-long process. There doesn't seem to be a time-line in which you can pull the plug and say... ( added 8 days 8 hours ago.)
How To Draw a Cartoon Penguin In a Few Easy Steps. - Ira Coffin (74,360)
Ira Coffin

There are several ways in which to draw cartoon Penguins and this article focuses on basic shapes to achieve the goal. The reason basic shapes are used is because it is much easier to draw most anything if it can be broken down into shapes. The only thing that is really required to draw most... ( added 11 days 3 hours ago.)
How to Get Along With Your In-Laws, Even Before Marriage: Setting Limits - - Fran Larson (15,622)
Fran Larson

Here is a letter from Libby: Dear Fran, How would you suggest one handles pushy in-laws? I am getting married in a few months and my future sister-in-law is very controlling over my fianc and now me. She tries to make plans for everyone and when we cannot attend she gets upset and calls her mom... ( added 17 days 5 hours ago.)
 

 
How To Understand The Scope & Nature of Societal, Institutional and Personal Racism - Edward Rhymes (13,377)
Edward Rhymes

Racism exists when individuals because of their race, are : Denied access to services or opportunities Excluded from decision-making processes Treated differently and negatively Described or depicted as inferior Subjected to direct or indirect harassment and/or physical... ( added 19 days ago.)
How To Have Good Manners: Your Pathway to Good Friends, Relationships and Success - Fran Larson (15,622)
Fran Larson

Recently, my close-knit, delightful community turned into a battleground that seemed like a civil war. It has been going on for about 3 months now. Each "side" proclaiming their position, as the weeks morphed into months. I think now that the dust in beginning to clear and people are learning the... ( added 20 days 3 hours ago.)
How To Apologize: Is There A Right Way? Finding The Right Words To Make Things Right Again - Fran Larson (15,622)
Fran Larson

When I was a teen, my Dad came in my bedroom to say goodnight. He had a tear in his eye, though I pretended not to see it. "I'm so sorry", he said. My boyfriend had "dumped?" me and my Dad was apologizing to me. How ironic is that? I guess my Dad felt that I had been wronged and someone... ( added 4 days 4 hours ago.)
Pancake Recipes - How To Make A Simple Plain Pancake Mix With Tasty Sweet & Savoury Pancake Fillings - Kacycarr (308,842)
Kacycarr

Pancake Recipes - Did you get chocolates given to you as a valentine gift and scoffed the lot till you made yourself feel sick? Did you sit in the corner with your box of fancies doing your best not to rustle the wrappers for fear of anyone hearing you, and asking you for one? Did you love every... ( added 4 days 12 hours ago.)
Toothache - How To Stop Tooth Pain Using Natural Remedies & Foods That Prevent Gum Disease - Kacycarr (308,842)
Kacycarr

So you want to know how to stop toothache. You know as well as I do, if a decayed tooth is causing the pain and the tooth can't be saved then it's a case for the dentist. If the pain is to go then the tooth has to go.The dentist will check your teeth and advise, and if he/she thinks with... ( added 5 days 2 hours ago.)
15 Wacky Wonderful Valentine Gift Ideas - How To Pick A Romantic Valentine Gift 4 A Girl Or Boy - Kacycarr (308,842)
Kacycarr

Are you having a problem trying to think of something special that's romantic to give as a gift to your sweetheart, or, are you looking to do something different and stuck for romantic ideas on things to do for him/her this Valentine's Day (February 14 th ) People think the best Valentine gift... ( added 8 days 4 hours ago.)
How to Usher In February After Learning My Surprising Horoscope-What’s Yours? - Fran Larson (15,622)
Fran Larson

So now, January is over. Thank goodness, I didn't make any New Year's Resolutions, especially about losing weight because my eating has been simply unhealthy this month. As I sipped my coffee this morning and realized it was the last day of January, I lamented about how time goes by so... ( added 9 days 8 hours ago.)
How to make Baby Wipes - Clairessa Renken (308)
Clairessa Renken

With society constantly changing everyone is always looking for new ways to save a little money. Making your own baby wipes is a way to do this and they are very simple to make. If you make two batches at a time they will last whole lot longer. These wipes have no alcohol in them so they are also... ( added 10 days 4 hours ago.)
Dead Celebrities Hoax Scandals - How to Find Out if a Famous Celebrity or Movie Star Really is Dead - Julian Price (9,271)
Julian Price

Is it just me or has there been a steep increase during the last few months, in the amount of rumours and hoaxes regarding the deaths of celebrities and famous people? If you search the pages of Twitter or Google Trends and other websites too, there are frequent accounts of rumours of a dead... ( added 11 days 10 hours ago.)
How to Make Perfect Pasta Every Time - - The Old Gray Mare (1,558)
The Old Gray Mare

Most people prefer to eat their pasta "al dente" an Italian term that translates "to the tooth." To me, it means that the pasta is done perfectly - firm, tender and still slightly chewy but not mushy. Unless you are a "pasta purist or afficiado" that goes to the trouble of making pasta from... ( added 12 days 2 hours ago.)
How to Make a Fabulous Souffle - - The Old Gray Mare (1,558)
The Old Gray Mare

A souffle will occasionally turn out less than perfect. Using these helpful hints may be all you need to grab accolades at your next dinner party. Know from the beginning that there are a few dos as well as a few don'ts. Follow each carefully and you'll have a winning souffle each and every... ( added 12 days 2 hours ago.)
How To Know When A Friendship Is Toxic: Do You Feel Used, Unhappy and Under The Gun? - Fran Larson (15,622)
Fran Larson

You thought this someone was your best friend. You do everything together; talk on the telephone every day and text when something happens that you want to share. You thank God for this person because your life is filled with fun, joy and excitement. Maybe you have even become friends as... ( added 12 days 8 hours ago.)
How To Have A Date-History, Purposes And Proper Ways Of Dating-Where To, What To Do/Say In, A Date - - Zeph Agayo (9,945)
Parents are supposed to help their children find honorable individuals for them to marry. Since they are experienced and adept in building strong and healthy relationships, they should help their children in pursuing relationships where they could be truly happy. During ancient times, dating... ( added 12 days 16 hours ago.)
How To Ask For A Date With Sure Success-Persuasive, Proper And Decent Ways Of Asking For A Date - - Zeph Agayo (9,945)
During ancient times, parents helped their children to get along with other children and even helped them find someone to marry. Children asked for their parents help and parents gave help. Today, parents sell their children (by making them marry someone rich instead of someone honorable). They... ( added 13 days 14 hours ago.)
How To Age Gracefully, Be Happier Than Ever Before: Let Your Light Shine Like A Dragonfly - - Fran Larson (15,622)
Fran Larson

As I age, I want to be symbolically linked with the Dragonfly because a dragonfly is a symbol of the sense of self that comes with maturity. Dragonflies are reminders that we are light and can reflect the light in powerful ways if we choose to do so. "Let there be light" is the divine... ( added 13 days 18 hours ago.)
How to Use the Building Blocks of Powerful Writing - Dawn Goldberg (0)
What exactly is writing well? Is it writing with perfect grammar? Not necessarily. Is it writing that's worthy of The New York Times bestseller list? Maybe, but I'm not sure how practical that is. Could it be as simple as writing so that your readers understand the meaning you're trying... ( added 13 days 21 hours ago.)
How To Go About the Process of Writing - Dawn Goldberg (0)
As I work with people at different stages of the writing process, I find that they're often surprised that there IS a writing process. Most often, we imagine how a "real" writer works. He sits down at his lovely, mahogany desk and gets out his pad of paper or his antiquated typewriter. He flexes... ( added 13 days 21 hours ago.)
How to Celebrate (Feb) Heart Month: Fun, Exercise, Chocolate with Someone You Love - Fran Larson (15,622)
Fran Larson

Our National Awareness calendar shows February as a very busy month. Just a few of the days are National Time Management Month, Library Lovers Month, National Youth Leadership Month and Aggressive Driving Month. However, my two favorite days in February are Valentines Day and American Heart... ( added 15 days 3 hours ago.)
How to Find and Recognize Real Love: Men Who Can’t Love: Why? - - Fran Larson (15,622)
Fran Larson

Some men can't love. Before you men think I am picking on the opposite sex, I am writing this from a female point of view. There are many men out there who do know how to love my husband, for sure. When it comes to extra-marital affairs, research shows that men are motivated primarily by... ( added 15 days 10 hours ago.)
 

 
How to Repair a Nintendo NES When the Power Light Flashes or the Screen is Scrambled - Bruce Horst (757)
Bruce Horst

I have been a big fan of Nintendo ever since becoming the proud owner of an original Nintendo NES gaming system complete with R. O. B. the robot and gun in the late 1980's. If you've owned one of these consoles for very long your NES has likely developed the symptoms of bad connections with the... ( added 16 days 1 hour ago.)
How To Save Money in America's Economy—Find Bargains, Make Changes in Your Life, Save Money - Steve Kovacs (4,800)
Steve Kovacs

The American economy is still harsh and people are trying to the make the best with what they have. Here are some simple tips that can make things easier for those who are trying to do just that. Stop using credit cards: Pay for everything with cash or money orders. Don't even use checks. It... ( added 16 days 14 hours ago.)
How to Tell If You Are Pregnant Before Seeing The Doctor (For Teens): Putting Your Mind At Ease - - Fran Larson (15,622)
Fran Larson

If you are a teen-ager right now, you may be at your wits end. You may have gone further (sexually) than you intended to on that date. Now you are riddled with panic, guilt and worry. You want to know the signs of pregnancy, but you are also afraid to find out. Maybe you have been misinformed... ( added 17 days 7 hours ago.)

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