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To be Young Gifted and Black

 To be Young Gifted and Black: An Informal Autobiography, by Lorraine Hansberry. I have loved every play this woman has written. (Most are familiar with her other work “A Raisin in The Sun”). They are a transporting and phenomenal look … Continue reading →

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Getting out of Debt

Does it matter which credit cards I pay off first? Not really. Pick the strategy you’re most likely to stick with. If you make to-do lists just to cross things off, you might like the snowball method. That’s when you pay … Continue reading →

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Save For All The Things

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Degrease Your Cabinets

Degrease your cabinets even if you’re not deep frying in your kitchen grease and oil wind up on your cabinets doors, making them look dull and not so pretty. Combine equal amounts of warm water and white vinegar in a … Continue reading →

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Blooms All Season Long?

How do I plan a cohesive garden that blooms all season long? A: Planting a garden for continuous color is not only appealing to us but also has great ecological benefits. Continuous color means a constant food source for pollinators … Continue reading →

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