Just when you think you have more than enough friends, you go and join these "social networking" sites. Oh my good lord! I recently joined Facebook and still haven't quit...
The decision to go back to work after 6 years of being a stay at home mom was made for me when my husband was laid off from the carpentry field once again. He left the fi...
It is not much of a secret that I love writing. I have ever since I was young. Now that it is not only a hobby, but a profession, I find I spend about 14-16 hours a day w...
More and more people are blogging these days. That also means more and more people are trying to make money at it. That is not a bad thing, but I think some bloggers lose...
This is some time consuming business. It comes to a point where you are so interlinked with so many other blogs, social networks, and SEO/advertising groups that your hea...
I have used twitter for a while. Mainly to keep track of new things people are writing, or doing. It really is a great way to get and make new friends as well. I seem to ...
Ever eaten eel? In the US, sea eel ( anago ) is usually sold at sushi restaurants. Freshwater eel ( unagi) you probably need to search for a little harder. It's customary ...
Is it our families? Our friends? I've thought about this question for a long time. And I still can't figure it out. I used to believe that the purpose of life was to live...
P: Oooo, okay, tell me why I feel my husband is hiding something from me! (I think it's because I'm insecure and crazy, but who knows. Hook me up! Just don't tell me I'm ...
The best words are those whose truth speak to our souls and confirm our spirit, words alive that evoke passions inescapable. We can all think different thoughts expressed...
After spending a little over 6 months looking for work in my line of work, and failing to find a job I decided to enroll in school after many signs I hept getting lead me...
I'd been down for awhile. Nothing special, or important was happening at that time and I was getting bored. I always get down when I'm bored. This one night in particular...
Hot Gossip, is all the great up and coming talent in the Kansas City Metro Area and beyond. I am interested in finding the up and coming bands, artists, restaurants, bout...
Recently two of my friends have lost their fathers, relatively suddenly. One friend's father had a short time of knowing he had colon cancer and liver failure before he p...
Since the end of "Friends," Jennifer Aniston has been a bit like a groundhog. She pops her head out every once in a while to make a guest appearance in a television show ...
"What's the use?" people say - all the time, as they wring their hands and sigh. I can't begin to tell you how many people I speak with who are stuck in complacency and w...
The voice inside begins with a whisper. Let it bend your ear and awaken your heart to lift you higher into the realm of what "can be" for you! Endless joys await those wh...
Whenever you have doubt about who you are - take a moment to listen to the spirit that guides you. It will never fail those who have the courage to open their hearts and ...
A friend of mine called me last night in a little bit of a panic over a situation she was going through with one of her other gal pals. I didn’t do much talking, just s...
Japanese Fruit Cake Batter 3 cups flour 2 cups sugar 6 eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter 1 big teaspoon baking powder Mix batter as for any other cake. Divide batter eq...
Over the last few years of my life, I've seen my share of supposed good friends come and go. And it brings me to this question: What makes friends go bad? Is there an uns...
You know, the internet is a very entertaining and useful creation, which has evolved down through the years. It helps us in oh so many ways, from finding the information ...
No Regrets is a really good band. The leader of the band is the publisher of Red Owl Publications, a very kind hearted man. The band is talented. I have one of their CD's...
Measuring the true worth of a hero? What is the true worth of a heart? What is the true worth of a mind? What is the true worth of time? What price can we place upon some...
There's something to be said for living on your own and surviving on your own and its awesome to be independent and stand on your own two feet and all that jazz... but so...
Let's face it, life is stressful. Our lives are so crazy busy sometimes it's hard to just have a second to think, let alone find time to pamper ourselves like we should. ...
A spa is a tranquil place full of things set in place to relax all of your senses. Wonderful scented candles are a must. Just a couple Lavender Vanilla candles will fill ...
Now this can go a couple ways. I will give you a few options, and you can see which one rocks your spa world the most. Option 1: Traditional Spa: For food a delicious veg...
You can find some great homemade foot scrub recipes right here on PNN , just visit http://footfacts.pnn.com/7395-foot-recipies . Some of the scrubs you'll find here are R...
This series of images is short, but lovely. The absence of people gives it a quiet feeling and allows us to take a moment and appreciate what exists when the majority of ...
I was thinking WHY is sex so taboo. Shush shush? I understand that it has to do with private parts, but everyone has private parts. Everyone who has private parts partici...
Ok, today let's pretend we are all college students (and we are in the same class). Our professor just announced that our assignment for tomorrow is to think about the po...
Link me to your poems, or you may comment them. I'll read and pick them apart...we will see if what I come up with is accurate. To me it's like a riddle and only you know...
Growing up in a close knit family, I was affronted the first time I met some one who despised their parents. Sure, I had had my share of arguments and fights, but many of...
So my question for this week is: Is it ever okay to tell a lie to your significant other? Is a lie okay so you can try to avoid a fight or to keep the other person from g...
Writing: I struggle to find motivation to write every day. I would love to communicate with other writers to understand how they overcome this challenge. Sometimes it see...
A group of us were together for my besties 25th birthday last week, just a group of us enjoying some drinks, and hanging out. Another great friend of mine told us about t...
Maybe deep down inside I'm a hopless romantic. Maybe it's because the last time a guy said something truly romantic to me I was 18. I find myself hearing songs, reading b...
I had a great time today with my buds from Momslikeme.com. If you haven't heard of this site, go check it out. I dare ya! Anyway, we met at Baby Loves Disco, a clubbing p...
How To Make: An Autumn Thunder What You'll Need: 1 oz sake rice wine 1/2 oz Raspberry Liqueur 1/2 oz Orange Liqueur 1 oz Orange Juice 1 oz Apple Juice 2 tsp Lime Juice 1/...
How To Make: The Fizzie Autumn Apple What You'll Need: 2 oz Brandy 4 oz Apple Juice 1/2 tsp fresh Lime Juice 1 oz Sprite or other Lemon/Lime Soda Mix It Up: Pour the bran...
Two days after I delivered my first child, I was barely able to walk. However, my blood pressure had stabilized and doc permitted me to receive limited visitors. I felt f...
Ladies it's time for us to take over the remote control. No more watching hours and hours of college basketball or every football game that graces our TV on Sunday. Nope,...
Some Of My Favorite TV Shows: * Gilmore Girls * True Blood (not on DVD you'll have to TiVo it) * Grey's Anatomy * Dawson's Creek (I'm not ashamed, don't judge) * The Offi...







































