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Veterans Administration Hospitals are beehives of activity. Considering the number of veterans still alive today, including those from WWII, the degree of this activity is understandable. Vietnam veterans are the largest segment. On any given day, throw-backs from the 60’s and 70’s are seen wandering all halls of a VA hospital... Read Full Story

Some 20 years or so ago, during a rough spot in life, I discovered smooth jazz – a brand new station began broadcasting in the San Francisco Bay Area. The music hit my soul and moved its way into my heart.  Every musical instrument imaginable played the tunes; every known country contributed to the genre’s artistry; and wherever I went, I was accompanied by this new and wonderful discovery. (Turn up your speakers and find your mood lifted by the music of Yanni and his symphony orchestra... Read Full Story

Herbs For High Blood Pressure - Can They Really Help? For countless centuries, herbs and herbal remedies have been used to treat not only health concerns, but injuries and diseases as well. One of these includes herbs for high blood pressure. Although many of today's doctors remain unconvinced due to the lack of proof, many people find that herbs are an excellent way of treating high blood pressure and other diseases. So, how can herbs provide help in lowering your blood pressure? Herbs For... Read Full Story

Is Too Much Caution Holding You Back From Business Success? Are you being held back from business success because you're avoiding things you need to do? Of course, when you're running a business it's important to be prudent. Prudence is defined as "caution in managing your activity." But alongside sensible caution, it's sometimes necessary to take a little risk. If it was easy, everybody would do it. That's why successful businesses are the ones that actually take a little bit of risk in... Read Full Story

While my husband and I were walking through our local VA hospital today, at the precise moment that the first plane hit six years ago, an elderly lady came on the overhead speaker system, and asked everyone to take a moment in silence - to remember all who were involved in this country's most tragic terrorist attack. Our immediate area in the hallway became silent. No footsteps, no voices, and even a few bowed heads. Read Full Story

Pick a subject, point the camera, and push the button. The power is in that finger! And with digital cameras, you can take multitudes of pictures, select ones you don’t want, delete them – and take more. That is the basics. For those who simply want to shoot family events or reunions, or just a shot of a gorgeous sunrise or sunset, no special skills are required. Put the camera on automatic, and use your finger power! Digital cameras now come in such a variety of tiny packages that you can... Read Full Story

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For many, Labor Day marks the end of summer. Kids in many areas of the country return to school next week. The 'air' of fall has begun to permeate the skies, with the sun leaning more toward the south; and a 'coolness' is returning. Leaves are beginning to fall already. Oh, how quickly the summer passed through. It seemed just yesterday that swimsuits were in the stores, and swimming pools were brimming with splashing kids. Now, both are preparing for Halloween. The colors of life are... Read Full Story

What a both exciting and terrifying realm I've gotten myself into - cyberspace. The seat of my pants is beginning to get quite worn. So much research and trial and error. Quite simply, I desire to make a living online. But I want to do it within the scope of activities that I love doing: crafts, gardening, photography, and listening to spirit-lifting music. That is not to necessarily mean spiritual music, though that can be included - but music that enlightens my spirits... my preferred genre... Read Full Story