I had a history teacher in high school who had a signature line that is engrained in my brain. I can still picture him standing in front of the class, with his finger pointed and his arm raised, bellowing “minority rules”. I thought he was crazy, but over the years, I have decided he was not. All it takes is one idiot to stir the pot. Case in point – did most of the world agree with Adolph Hitler? No, but he reigned with all of his craziness and influenced a select group to follow and the world lost innocent people savagely and horribly so this maniac could create a master race.
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Finally an alcohol free beverage that is sparkly and sophisticated. Twelve - Developed by chefs David Burke and Alfred Portale, this organic green, black and white tea base is a great compliment to summery meals. Try it out …
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You can see I enjoy a good recipe: a drink recipe that is! Here are some cocktails from First Magazine (July 2010) that I thought would liven up a gathering in your home.
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Edna Buchanan said it best when she said, “Friends are the family we choose for ourselves.” We all have an individual(s) that we call a friend. That friend may embody one or all of these characteristics …
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If entertaining this Fourth or just having friends over any other time, set up a post card station at a central location. At this station provide pens, postcards and stamps encouraging your guests to send …
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So often we think only derogatory thoughts about ourselves. We’re too fat. Too old. Have too much cellulite. You know the rap. We become a society of self deprecating women. Who needs enemies when we hate ourselves to much? Well I say enough is enough!
We need to gather together as women and stop this madness. We need to talk about building body and self confidence and how to inspire our young proteges to do the same. Here are some steps to take in how to renounce self hate for good.
Frozen Blueberry Lemonade (serves 4)
In a blender combine 3 cups of ice, 1 1/2 cups of blueberries, 1 cup of lemonade, 1/2 cup of fresh mint leaves, 1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar and 1/2 cup of …
So much attention is given to clearing the clutter in your home at this time of the year. Finance guru Suze Orman says to take that spring cleaning into your files and organize your paperwork …