By Ron Whitaker
Back in 2005 when I was living in Utah, my mother called to say that my father had been hospitalized.
That's a call no one wants to receive.
A few days later my mother called to ask if I could move back to California where I grew up to help her care for my father.
The next month was spent...
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By jackiejames
"I can't believe it;
I just can't believe it,
The things I can do with my Spirograph"
It's been almost 35 years since I last had the pleasure of making pictures with my Spirograph, and I still can't get the catchy jingle out of my head. As I was recalling this ditty to my coworker, Jen, we s...
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By jackiejames
I'm not exactly obsessed with "the" bachelor, just the tv show. I, like many other women, am in love with the idea the show represents: romance. The premise (for those of you who are not Bachelor devotees), is that a young man is introduced to 25 young women and he slowly pares down the nu...
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By jackiejames
Certainly you've heard the term "retail therapy," where someone will shop to improve their mood or relieve stress. After working at a local baby store these past few months, I think I might need therapy for working retail!
Now, don't get me wrong; I love the babies and I really like...
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By April Johnston
Natural medicine is currently all the rage and for me it's something that I have been looking into as a compliment to regular medicine. So, I am inclined to check out different methods and suggestions for getting and staying well with fruits, vegetables or herbs. My son has been ill off and on t...
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By jackiejames
I take full responsibility. I am the one who got myself in this situation, which is why I am the one who must get out of it. While support, or a full "bail out" would be welcomed, it would not solve the problem. The only way out is to work and fix the problem from the inside out.
Now, m...
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By April Johnston
It's that time of year when the cookies are baking in the oven and it's cooler than 100 degrees. The kids are itchy to get outside and play while you are excited just to do something different. Here is my list of things to do before the end of December with your family:
APS Electric Light Par...
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By jackiejames
It's stressful being a parent, with all the running around, sacrificing and good deeds that we do on a daily basis. It takes a tremendous amount of patience, immeasurable dedication and boundless energy--and that's just getting through breakfast! So for every mom who feels overwhelmed by the dut...
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By jackiejames
The 5th grade has spoken, and their choice was Barack Obama. My son's 5th grade class had a mock election to determine who they wanted to win the presidency, Barack Obama or Mitt Romney, and Obama was the winner. Daniel, my son, was clearly torn by the results.
Daniel came home ...
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By jackiejames
The very first concert I ever went to was The Rolling Stones' Tattoo You tour in 1982. I've always had a special place in my heart for them ever since, but not to the point where I would ever get a tattoo, let alone give one to my 11-year old child. Now, normally, I am a "live and let live" kin...
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