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72I Was A Step Aerobics Addict!
One Saturday morning, many years ago, my husband was awakened by the strange, rhythmic tapping of my Nike’s on our kitchen stool. “What’re you doing with our stool?” he asked, either rubbing sleep...
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74Ready, Set, SEARCH! - Training a Search and Rescue Dog
Dogs have become a vital component of many Search and Rescue organizations around the world. A dog's nose senses thousands of times better than a human's, and it's thanks to this amazing natural ability that many lost people owe their life. ...
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66Tinnitus - Living with the buzz
I used to suffer from tinnitus, but no longer, since I’ve learned to ‘tune in’. I believe I am listening to the currents of energy in my body and I’ve learned I can control it in a pretty cool way;...
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76Ode To Bud - The Greatest Dog On Earth
As I was rinsing dishes one evening a familiar song came on the radio. It stopped me and, out of habit, I turned to watch the response from the lab sleeping at my feet. Not a twitch. Not even an eye opening. Sadness engulfed me. Although it had...
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66PLANET GREEN! - St. Patrick's Day around the world
It’s a party all over the world! It seems more and more countries are taking part in the ‘wearin’ o’ the green’ as Earthlings from Asia to Russia and Singapore to South America gather for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. But what...
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72A Curly Hair Peace
When I told three friends at a recent luncheon that I exfoliate my scalp with brown sugar they nearly choked on their chai. I smiled patiently through their yowls and yucks and their addition of whipped cream...
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71Plywood and Geckos - Simple Steps to pool decking pizzazz
Pools are an exploding business here in Southern Oregon with more homes boasting them every summer. I knew when we were choosing our new in-ground pool that it would become a popular hangout and I was drawn to the idea of doing something artsy with...
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65CHILD LOST IN THE WOODS! - How to be safe in the wilderness
Few thoughts chill the blood of a parent more than learning their child is missing. As warmer weather lures families outdoors for picnics, hiking and camping the odds of a child becoming lost in the wilderness increase. That's why volunteers with...
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