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Worry Is a Big Waste of Time

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My vivid imagination can take me on some pretty scary worry trips, if I let it. I found some useful strategies to break the useless cycle of habitual worrying.

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A Simple Suggestion to Reduce Waste on Earth Day

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On the 40th anniversary of Earth Day I have a simple suggestion for reducing waste. Sign up for Catalog Choice, a free service that eliminates unwanted mail delivered to your home.

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Good Riddance 2009

I’m so glad this year is over—especially this last week. I’ve had a cold and cough and it seems a fitting way to end this dismal year.

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My Toaster Oven is Toast

My toaster oven died yesterday. I liked my old one. It was easy to use. Being a technophobe I’m afraid I’ll have to learn a new operating system when I replace it.

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Jury Duty vs. Grandma Duty

“You are hereby ordered to report to jury duty,” read the official summons. I had every intention of serving until my granddaughters came to visit. I got so distracted I completely forgot!

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Grandma’s Candy Dish Brings Back Sweet Memories

Savoring penny candy with my grandmother at the Saturday matinees led to my lifetime of sweet pleasures

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Are You a Healthy Cook?

Healthy meals depend on who buys and prepares the food. These “nutritional gatekeepers” influence 70% of the food we eat. Healthy eating is shared by 5 generations of my family.

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