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I quit drinking on August 14, 2009 and quit smoking marijuana on August 30, 2009. Before quitiing, I used both to self-medicate. I joke arou...

In addition to thinking about our mothers today, let's think about Mother Earth. What are YOU doing to keep her healthy? What are you do...

While nobody would ever know if I didn't out myself, I feel obligated to report what happened with Lent this year. My sickness lasted a ...

25% of the way through and so far my "Lent Jar" contains $24. Here is a summary of my first 10 days of Lent: February 14 - Curse...

It is sadly ironic that Valentine's Day this year falls during Lent... No sugar-coated kisses, chocolates, or cake for Trixie. :(  ...

Not being religious, I am lucky that I found out Lent started today. The way the brain works, if you can do something for 21 days you c...

When people decide to use the internet to find a potential partner, many don't know what to do. It's easier than you might think! H...

Everybody has liked a song--even caught themselves singing the chorus--without ever really paying attention to all the words. That was my ex...

The secret to New Years Resolutions is to only commit to changes that you really want. Every year people make New Year resolutions that th...

Parents often don't pay enough attention to what they say to their children. They make little comments which shape us forever. Like many...

I appreciate that people care and are concerned for me. Yes! I have three years sobriety for alcohol, drugs, and unhealthy sex. Alcohol....

I was a happy MagicJack user for a few years, evening buying several extras as gifts for friends. Magicjack promotes itself claiming that...

Once again it is that time of year. BURNING MAN!! This is the first year that I am going with someone--a Virgin Burner. We have ordered all ...

Luckily, the juice didn't taste bad. I consumed enough liquid calories that I wasn't physically hungry, but the lack of solids made ...

A few of my close friends and I are all starting the " Reboot Your Life " juice fast. Different types of juicers juice differently...

      Today in the United States; we celebrate our nation's independence. Why not take a moment to celebrate your independence as well? ...

Were you in or near Golden Gate Park Thanksgiving weekend 2008? Maybe you saw something and didn't realize it. Or, maybe you overheard s...

Mothers Day comes only once per year. Even if you rarely communicate with your mom, you should go out of your way to make her feel special t...

2005 and 2006 were very tough years for me. Among other catastrophes, a few of my loved ones died unexpectedly. While I won't ever ...

Lent's over, how did I do? Cursing: While I wasn't able to quit, I made a dramatic reduction. Honestly, I had no idea my mouth wa...