On this Valentine's Day most likely you will be sitting around either wishing you had a Valentine or wishing that your 'Valentine' would start acting like one and do something sweet for you!  There is an easy solution for both...

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Image via WikipediaBy Linda ShiueThis February 14th is a day for love.  I'm not only talking about Valentine's Day, a celebration of romantic love.  February 14th is also this year's Chinese (Lunar) New Year, which honors the love of family and...

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I love sending snail mail and am always on the look out for recycled paper cards.Today I came across some cards at Paper Culture that are not only recycled but the proceeds from the sale of their 2010 Valentine's Day Cards go...

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This weekend Sarah Jessica Parker was out doing good at the 9th Annual Greater New York Human Rights Campaign Gala.  "The Human Rights Campaign represents a grassroots force of over 750,000 members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national lesbian, gay,...

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Image via WikipediaAs 'green' as I think I am, I don't think I ever would have thought of building a green roof, if my shed out back hadn't already been covered with moss and grass at the time I decided...

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Image via WikipediaBy Linda ShiueSigning that form at the DMV to state that you volunteer to be an organ donor is a generous act that literally provides a miracle to another person who needs a new heart, lungs, liver, or...

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With all of the rains we have been having this winter, I have been kicking myself for not installing a rain barrel as I know what a precious resource water is these days. I might have to order this 98%...

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Like the rest of America, I have fallen for the darling Taylor Swift.  After meeting her at the Grammy's last year, I learned that her sweet on screen persona is just as true in real life.  I was so happy...

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I must say that ever since I asked  Who Is Lady Gaga?, she has increasingly grown on me.  Tonight's Grammy performance with Elton John showed how talented she is in addition to be a most 'creative' dresser.  I actually LOVE...

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New dads in the UK will now be able to take up to six months of paternity leave, under new legislation announced on January 28, 2010.   This is in addition to the currently provided 2 weeks of leave at the time...

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