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The Relationship Within
The Relationship Within
Sometimes your worst enemy doesn't come from relationships with other people, but from the relationship you harbor within yourself. It was time for me to come to terms with my eating disorder.
Read more…30-Day Money Makeover - Part 2
30-Day Money Makeover - Part 2
Ok, it is week 2 of our 30-day long challenge to help reshape our spending habits! How did week 1 work out for you? Were you able to apply any of the savvy saving tips or did you come up with your own? Week 2 is upon us, and here
Read more…[Cinema Secrets] The Hazards of Audio
[Cinema Secrets] The Hazards of Audio
AGC creates really awful audio, but unfortunately it is built in to every Canon DSLR, so we figured that we had it beat with our magic preamp.
Read more…Honest Living: My Boyfriend's Adult Children
Honest Living: My Boyfriend's Adult Children
My boyfriend and I are getting ready to make some big changes, but we've had to discuss the role his unemployed children will play in our future.
Read more…My Life as the Black Sheep
My Life as the Black Sheep
I've always a had a strained relationship with my mother, especially compared to the connection between her and my younger sister, which has left me feeling awkward and inadequate.
Read more…30-Day Money Makeover - Part 1
30-Day Money Makeover - Part 1
Looking for some savvy saving tips on how to build your savings? Try these simple challenges, and watch your savings grow in 30 days!
Read more…[Culturology] Life Sucks: Get a Helmet, Behave Yourself, Make Millions
[Culturology] Life Sucks: Get a Helmet, Behave Yourself, Make Millions
Why is it that athletes seem totally incapable of separating their personal lives from their professional ones, or even behaving themselves at all?
Read more…Transplants Agree: Michiganders Are an Unwelcoming Group
Transplants Agree: Michiganders Are an Unwelcoming Group
Several of my friends that have spent large amounts of time outside of Michigan are unimpressed with the character of the people that live here.
Read more…[Spawn Point] Xbox One Revealed! Should Gamers Be Excited?
[Spawn Point] Xbox One Revealed! Should Gamers Be Excited?
And so it came to pass that over 7 years of waiting would end with the coming of the next generation of Xbox. Would the promise of future innovation be fulfilled? Much remains to be seen, but, for now, we are left discussing mere morsels of future tech.
Read more…Honest Living: Curves' Motivational Techniques Explained at Last
Honest Living: Curves' Motivational Techniques Explained at Last
As part of my efforts to live honestly, I had a lengthy conversation with the owner of the local Curves to understand their unconventional motivational techniques.
Read more…The Big Consequences of Life's Little Choices
The Big Consequences of Life's Little Choices
I ve gotten to where I am today as the cumulative result of the choices I've made in the past, but was it really necessary to take such a difficult path?
Read more…[Diary of a Fat Woman] Thank You, Christina Hendricks!
[Diary of a Fat Woman] Thank You, Christina Hendricks!
It's time I start accepting myself for who I am rather than who woman's magazines tell me I should be, and this starts with a reappraisal of my shape.
Read more…[Feline 101] The Siberian
[Feline 101] The Siberian
Cat of the Week: The Siberian Fun Facts About Siberian Cats While the Siberian, also referred to as the Siberian Forest Cat, may be new to the US, they are actually an ancient Russian breed thought to be around 1,000 years old. Legends of the Siberian abound in Russia where
Read more…[Purebred Star] This Week: Chesapeake Bay Retriever
[Purebred Star] This Week: Chesapeake Bay Retriever
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever (aka Chessie) is a United States breed, dating back to the early 1800's from a shipwreck off the coast of Maryland. Two Newfoundland puppies were found on the ship and were bred with other retrievers, creating the breed. They were bred to have a strong desire
Read more…[Purebred Star] This Week: Bolognese
[Purebred Star] This Week: Bolognese
The little, adorable Bolognese is a close relative to other breeds like the Bichon Frise, Havanese, and Maltese. They are an Italian breed that is considered to be a type of Bichon, often referred to as the Old World Bichon. The Bolognese is believed to have been around for thousands
Read more…D.C. Mandate Changes Dogs Without a Claimed Breed to "Xoloitzcuintli" in Their System
D.C. Mandate Changes Dogs Without a Claimed Breed to "Xoloitzcuintli" in Their System
Letters being sent to Washington D.C. residents have confused some and annoyed others this week. The district s health department is making changes to their pet licensing system and while some changes seem logical - requiring proof that rabies and distemper vaccinations are up-to-date, and combining dog licenses and dog park
Read more…The Adventures of Travel Cat
The Adventures of Travel Cat
The Adventures of Travel Cat is a photo blog that illustrates just how much our love of cats transcends country borders, languages, and continents.
Read more…Angelina Jolie Had BRCA Testing - Should You?
Angelina Jolie Had BRCA Testing - Should You?
Due to Angelina Jolie's recent admission that she had a double mastectomy, BRCA has become a household word, and patients are asking if they should be tested.
Read more…Eating for One: Eliminating Harmful Parasites (Phase III)
Eating for One: Eliminating Harmful Parasites (Phase III)
Now that we've covered Phase I and Phase II, we are ready to explore the final phase of the three-part treatment model of dysbiosis concerning parasitic infections.
Read more…Eyelid Twitching: Reason For Concern?
Eyelid Twitching: Reason For Concern?
Blepharospasm (blef-er-o-spaz-m) is a twitching of the eyelid that cannot be controlled, and this condition usually raises many questions for those affected.
Read more…Meat Allergies on the Rise (You'll Never Guess Why!)
Meat Allergies on the Rise (You'll Never Guess Why!)
In America, alpha-gal meat allergy is on the rise, and the prevalence and geography of the Lone Star (the primary culprit) tick seems to be expanding.
Read more…Eating for One: Eliminating Harmful Parasites (Phase II)
Eating for One: Eliminating Harmful Parasites (Phase II)
Ongoing cleansing is a fundamental part of optimum health, especially during times of correcting an imbalance caused by parasitic infestation.
Read more…Cold, Flu, or Something Else?
Cold, Flu, or Something Else?
Last week, my boyfriend suddenly came down with cold-like symptoms, but since they're so persistent and coincide with spring, I'm beginning to suspect allergies.
Read more…[Culturology] Language as Essence: Man, Mind, and Meaning
[Culturology] Language as Essence: Man, Mind, and Meaning
To categorize is to negate, yet this is the favorite pastime of mankind. Create. Categorize. Destroy. Repeat until we are simultaneously decimated by hyperbole and entropy.
Read more…Top 6 Good Mood Nutrients: Eating Your Way to a Happier You
Top 6 Good Mood Nutrients: Eating Your Way to a Happier You
The link between our mind and diet is still an emerging science, but researchers have determined the effect certain foods have on our mood by observing fluctuating levels of neurotransmitters.
Read more…Brandon Carpenter: Fighting Depression With Nutrition
Brandon Carpenter: Fighting Depression With Nutrition
The link between diet and mental health is something Brandon Carpenter has had to discover for himself. Throughout his student years at Illinois Central College, Brandon suffered from major depression. He felt drained, plagued by exhaustion, depression and hopelessness. His condition was so severe he once lost 34 pounds in
Read more…Stress[Full]
Stress[Full]
Lately, I'm stress all of the time, and I truly worry that, as my anxiety continues to swallow me whole, I m turning into a terrible person.
Read more…An Indeterminable Time of Night
An Indeterminable Time of Night
There's a stranger sleeping beside him, and the clock on the wall looks funny. For some reason, his midsection feels wet, and he has absolutely no idea where he is.
Read more…Generosity and Happiness
Generosity and Happiness
I never knew how powerful the act of charity was until I actually began giving of myself to my community.
Read more…Dark chocolate avocado pudding? Absolutely.
Dark chocolate avocado pudding? Absolutely.
As I sat pondering the delicious possibilities I could create from the three plump avocados ripening moment by moment the granite countertop, I of course, continued to scroll along on my iPad. Some may call it fate, others mere coincidence, but whatever you call it, as soon as I hopped
Read more…[Diary of a Fat Woman] When the Going Gets Tough...
[Diary of a Fat Woman] When the Going Gets Tough...
You ve probably already guessed, but my quest to give up all junk food in favor of healthier options hasn t exactly panned out, but I'm still trying.
Read more…Is Almond Yogurt the Better Choice?
Is Almond Yogurt the Better Choice?
As consumption of almond milk continues to rise, manufactures are taking notice as now additional almond-based dairy products are becoming main-stream - most recently in the form of yogurt.
Read more…[Gastronomics] Wild Onion: Foraging and Recipes
[Gastronomics] Wild Onion: Foraging and Recipes
When I actually think about it, wild onions are probably my actual first exposure to wild foods. While us kids would pull out regular old grass and eat the tender white portion at the bottom of each blade, we were thrilled to discover the tall hollow tuffs of grass smelled
Read more…[Running with Sole] Pumping Iron the Runner's Way
[Running with Sole] Pumping Iron the Runner's Way
Want to add some power to your running? The best way to train may not be what you're used to.
Read more…[Running with Sole] Burning Rubber: Treadmill Running
[Running with Sole] Burning Rubber: Treadmill Running
Not sure whether the treadmill is for you? Find out!
Read more…[Running with Sole] Runners Beware. Anemia's on the Loose
[Running with Sole] Runners Beware. Anemia's on the Loose
Could anemia be keeping you from becoming the Iron Man (or Woman) you were meant to be?
Read more…[Running with Sole] Striking a "Pose": A Look at the Pose Method of Running
[Running with Sole] Striking a "Pose": A Look at the Pose Method of Running
Have you been considering the Pose Method to improve your running technique? Read on for a better understanding before you get started.
Read more…[Running with Sole] Find Your Inner "Mister Snow Miser": Preparing for Winter Runs
[Running with Sole] Find Your Inner "Mister Snow Miser": Preparing for Winter Runs
Think it 's too cold to go out for a run during the winter months? Think again.
Read more…[Running with Sole] The Church of Run: Converts Wanted
[Running with Sole] The Church of Run: Converts Wanted
Have you thought about starting to run but haven't quite made the leap? Now's a good time.
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