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| Blog: Meditation, really? |
Life transitions can sometimes be really fun and exciting. However, some transitions just aren't - they are all consuming and seem to snowball during the worst possible moment. How are you supposed to possibly get through your day when you're already exhausted?
Thursday, September 09, 2010
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| Blog: What's hidden beneath the surface of a man |
This week I met a man named Jim Greenwood. At first glance he appears to be an average 57-year-old husband and father. Like most of us he works each day to scratch out a living. I believe he installs floors and does other home improvements.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Find of the Day: Ancient Sumerian Music |
In 5000 B.C. Sumerians had a system of musical scales, chords and thirds.
Friday, August 27, 2010
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| Blog: Monsoon rain - turn a big problem into a big asset |
Monsoon rains often come in the form of torrential downpours that produce a lot of water in a short period of time. The resulting runoff from downspouts and driveways can make a big mess of your yard. With some simple solutions for directing runoff and creating appropriate areas for that water to infiltrate into the soil, you can turn a big problem into a big asset: FREE irrigation!
Friday, August 27, 2010
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| Blog: Fearing the fear of your fear factor |
Greetings, after a long hiatus. I haven't been in hiding, just busy with this and that. Been writing for the paper more than usual, and that will continue Friday night when I'm dutifully pressed into service helping our Sports department which - while waiting for a new writer to start next week - has asked me to cover the Yavapai College soccer team's season opener at Mountain Valley Park in Prescott Valley. Hope to see you out there. My predicted score in a minute.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| Blog: Twittered right in the face! book. |
A geek's take on the 'social networking' craze.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| Blog: Prescott Farmers Market. What have I been missing? |
Part of what the WIC program offers is a voucher that can be used to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at the Prescott Farmers Market. I was surprised when I heard this because I knew very little about the Prescott Farmers Market and was even more surprised when I found out that they are in Prescott Valley once a week! This is when I realized that I needed to get out more.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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| Blog: Capture of fugitives brings sigh of relief, dodged bullet |
By now you've heard (or read) that fugitives John McCluskey and Casslyn Welch were apprehended by authorities Thursday in Springerville, Ariz., after three weeks on the run.
A SWAT team from the Apache County Sheriff's Office arrested the couple at a campground on the edge of the Apache National Forest, near the New Mexico state line, thanks to an observant Forest Service employee.
Friday, August 20, 2010
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| Blog: What's it like to be old? |
Have you ever walked by a mirror and caught the reflection of an old person glancing back at you, and then suddenly been struck with a confusing moment as you realize the old person is you? It can be disheartening.
Friday, August 20, 2010
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| Blog: Why kids need to be bored |
Bored. Bored. Bored. Mom, I'm bored! Mom, I can't think of anything to do!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
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| Blog: Traveling with Children - Tips 'n' Tricks |
You too can channel your inner Auntie Mame and expose your impressionable young 'uns to the enticements this wonderful world has to offer (once you make it through the purgatory of airport security).
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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| Funeral Ladies blog: Inform & Advocate |
Command and Demand/Inform and Advocate:
When Charlie was in the hospital four months before his passing, he was unable to reach the call button let alone push the call button. Every medical personnel who came in told him, "just push the call button," ...
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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| Blog: A little social(ism) distortion please |
Have I really been gone that long? Last time I checked, oil was still gushing into the gulf, Lindsay Lohan was out of jail and LeBron hadn't made up his mind yet.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
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| Blog: Pesky little critters can cause big trouble for horses |
It's that time of year again when those pesky critters called flies start irritating our livestock. Not all pest control seems to work for every animal. I recently had the experience of hives on one of my horses. I walked to the barn one morning last week and what a surprise when I met up with a horse that had big huge lumps the diameter of my fist that protruded from her belly about 1/2 inch high.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
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| Blog: Smoking for two - the dangers of smoking while pregnant |
Spoil alert, spoil alert. Stop reading if don't want to know what happens in the third book in the Twilight series called Breaking Dawn. Yes, I admit it. My 13-year-old daughter has me hooked and I'm a proud member of "Team Jacob." I know I'm old enough to be his mother but I was a 13-year-old girl once.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
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| 'Bridal Style' publishes Thursday |
The front page of The Daily Courier's print edition indicated the supplement, Bridal Style, would publish Wednesday. In fact, because of a printing error the special section will debut Thursday, July 15.
Bridal Style is a preview to the event that will be Sunday, July 18, in downtown Prescott. Pick up your copy for further details.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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| Blog: Moving a Loved One Tips |
It is very easy to get physically, emotionally, and mentally overwhelmed at the thought of moving a loved one out of their home. Someone once told me to 'Chop Wood, Boil Water' (Chinese Proverb). It means to just do what is next.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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| Water Wise Blog: Reduce utility bills by collecting rainwater |
When you consider not only the inevitable rise in the price of municipal water, but the high quality of rainwater, and the independence and self-reliance that comes from collecting it, rain water harvesting in Arizona just makes good common sense.
Friday, July 09, 2010
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| Blog: Writing on the 1070 wall |
In the wake of the lawsuit the federal government is filing today against the state of Arizona, following is a statement from Kirk Adams, Speaker of the House:
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
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| Blog: Undocumented immigrants leaving Arizona - isn't that the point? |
I've purposely avoided treading too closely on this fine political line in light of recent events, not to mention the newest addition of SB 1070 to Arizona state law books, in an effort to try and keep my wits and sanity about me. I'll disclose that this seems to get tougher by the day.
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
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| 2010 GO GREEN Special Section stories |
View all The Daily Courier's 2010 GO GREEN special section reports.
Saturday, July 03, 2010
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| Blog: Instant replay is the future
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The World Cup referees whose staggering incompetence hurt Team USA, Mexico and England - if not many others - during this go-round is just more proof that old chestnut about how important the human element is when it comes to officiating sports needs to be taken out behind the barn, tied to a tree and retired.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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| Blog: In which I admit my parenting is rubbish
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Show me a contemporary mother and I will show you a nervous wreck. Whether they work or stay at home, have one kid or several, neurosis is an equal opportunity affliction. What is it about the age we live in that has made us so paranoid about the health and well-being of our kids?
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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| Blog: You've heard of memes, but what are they?
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Maybe you saw them mentioned on Twitter, or in an article that you read somewhere. But what exactly are Internet memes?
The term "meme" was actually coined back in 1976 by British scientist Richard Dawkins. At the time, it was meant to indicate the spread of ideas and culture, be it fashion, lingo or technology of the day. Today the most common use of the word refers to things that are lately funny on the Internet.
Monday, June 28, 2010
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| Welcome to the new Eco_Logic blog!
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Hi, and welcome to the new Eco_Logic blog - your Common Sense Green Guide, exclusive to the Courier. We'll be talking about a range topics related to going green - from energy-efficient building, to the best light bulbs to buy, to organic gardening, to policy issues that affect our community's ability to sustain itself - all while keeping an eye on the bottom line.
Friday, June 25, 2010
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