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The Old Saying "Playing Cat and Mouse" Has a New Meaning for MeIf you have cats you probably know how they love computer keyboards, this brings a whole new meaning to the old saying, "playing cat and mouse- How Grandma's Old Sayings Could Save You Some CashThe older generation lived through some tough times, witnessed a great deal of change, and seemed to have an appropriate saying for every situation. A new spin on some of grandma's favorite old sayings might just put some cash back in your pocket.
- RememberThose Old Sayings and Expressions?Remembering old saying from childhood is fun and kind of comforting. Can you remember things your parents, grandparents or other relatives used to say?
- Surviving the Deployment of a SpouseLooming ahead is that inevitable deployment. For some deployments mean war but for military spouses they mean more than that. Deployments mean time. Time together, time away, time to cherish.
- AbsenceA poem about missing a lot of people that once were in my life. "Absence makes the heart grow fonder".
Dream ChasersRenewable energy for the future- Lack of Becomingno sense in going that way
- Looks Can Be DeceivingGrowing up, you dream of buying the home that looks beautiful inside and out. But sometimes, what you see isn't always wonderful on the inside. As a matter of fact, even the most beautiful of homes can be downright creepy.
- Does History Have to Repeat Itself?We do not have time to learn all the lessons in life ourselves, but maybe we need to. At least the emotional ones.
- Today's Actions Are Tomorrow's ProbabilitiesIt is imperative to have a long-term mindset in order to identify the correct actions today, even though the future effects may seem so distant. This is one of the most difficult tasks to ask from our brain.
The LotteryA poem about the lottery- On Being Successful: Ten Strategies for the Rest of UsAbsence of job security in today's economy means more people are striking out on their own. Here a few key, but simple strategies to help you succeed.
- My Experience with 5LinxI was told all I needed was $250.00 and spent a total of $411.00. When I cancelled services I only received $291.00
Failure to Take RootHere, the poet uses a sestina, a highly structured form of poetry, to discuss her fears of permanence and stability even though her desire for those things pulls at her, as well. It is a dilemma of roots and wings. Which one trumps the other?- Thin Lines and Difficult ChoicesWhen making decissions, heart vs. head, self vs, others, need vs, want, it is rarely easy. There are times when we try so hard to do the right thing and it just turns out all wrong. Keep trying.
Stop Saying That!These old adages became part of my internal script, and they held me back significantly until I recognized they are not helpful, nor are they true. If you use these sayings in your own self talk, or use them on children, you may want to stop.
Turning Over StonesA lonely man is determined to make something of himself. Despite numerous set backs he continues to search for his success.- People ComplainA point why people should just step up instead of constantly sitting there and complaining about things in life.
If I Had Only Known Then What I Know NowWhat would we change if we had known then what we know now? Or would we change anything, and would it make a difference in our lives.- Become More Resilient: Learn to Accept FeedbackThe old saying that practice makes perfect is inaccurate. The only way to do things better is to obtain feedback.
- Why Trying to Find Yourself is a Waste of TimePeople always proclaim that they have found themselves, or that they are in the process of doing so. What they don't realize is that they're wasting their time. Here's why.
What the Eye Sees - a Look at PhotographyAn article on technique and creative ideas relating to portrait photography.- CivilityPolitical civility and accomplishing political objectives, creating a more civil society, and not agitating persons and groups with excessive hyperbole.
- LifeMany people allow circumstances in their life to stop them from moving ahead but when you understand that Life is a lesson that if embraced with understanding and perseverance will lead you to your destiny.
- The Leaves Are Changing but Are You?The article compares the changing of fall leaves to humans changing to become better people. Some leaves don't change color just as humans fail to change their ways.
All She Wants to Do Is...Sticks and stones break bones. Whoever said "words can never hurt me" was never on the receiving end of a verbal attack. Words can be deadly.- Worn Out Sayings: Do They Still WorkSome sayings mean more than what is said, but can you figure out what they mean.
- How Does that Old Saying Really GoMore old sayings not exactly worded correctly. How do they really go?
- Pouting Causes Smoker's LinesPuckering of the lips is a cause of smoker's lines and so is holding the lips in a pouting position.
- Old Sayings from the PastBetter to Ask Twice Than to Lose Your Way Once
- Are You Buying into the Hype?An article discussing the amount of hype surrounding how well you can do as a home-based business owner and whether most of it is real or just fluff.
I Thought I was Wrong Once; But I was MistakenIt is exhausting being right all the time; especially when you're not. Self-examination and correction is much more important than finding the flaws of others.- 3 Important Tips for Buying a Two Post LiftWhen it comes to having a lift in your auto garage or shop, the choices you have are immense. But one of the more popular styles available, as well as more economical, is the two post lift.
- The Pain of Sticking OutThe old saying "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" is far from the truth. Words can hurt a person even if they are not intentional. Having any sort of a difference that makes you stand out can make it worse.
- Body, Mind, and Spirit; 10 Ways to Take Control of Your Health Right NowThe old saying, "your body is your temple," really is true. You only get one body in this lifetime so you need to take care of it. Almost everyone knows that to be healthy it is necessary to eat right and exercise.
Where Did These Sayings Come From?My research on some funny old saying I remember growing up as a kid...
The Man Who Has a Crush on MeSometimes life is just full of little surprises.- How We Let Our Inheritance Slip Through Our FingersOur inheritance was a blessing, but we didn't know how to handle so much money.
- Do Pets Really Add a Year to Your LifeThings to think about when they tell you that a pet will add a year to your life is that really true...
- Nice Guys and Girls Always Finish Last and it is SickeningThis is my take on why good guys/girls, always seem to get with the bad girls/guys and waste years of their life away.
