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The Garden of Last Days

I recently finished “The Garden of Last Days” (2008) by Andre Dubus III and wanted to share my thoughts. Although it is a follow-up to “House of Sand and Fog,” (I never read it) I found that this 535-page novel … Continue reading

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Party task

What can I do to help?…i do Post-it notes, like ‘Fill the glasses with ice,’ ‘Light the candles,’” and I put them on the cabinet above my kitchen counter,” she said. “Then I put out the salad bowl with the … Continue reading

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America’s Diverse Heritage

Unless you are 100% native American, your ancestors were immigrants. Some had an easier time when they got here. Some came voluntarily. Others did not. Everyone contributed to the complex history of the United States. It is a grand and … Continue reading

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Revive Your Relationship: Communicate 

Talk to your partner the way you did when you were dating. Many couples stop investing the time, attention and affection that once came naturally. Courtesy, curiosity and warmth shouldn’t disappear with familiarity. Catch your partner doing something right. People … Continue reading

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uniquely different

making sense gets boring rest in your freak – Yrsa Daley- Ward Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of … Continue reading

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