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Fond childhood memories of a holiday in Lake Louise, Canada »

Recently, my girlfriend and I were talking about where we might want to go on vacation. It has been a number of years since we’d actually gone further than 50 miles away from home for any real fun and relaxation, so we thought now might be the time.
It wasn’t until she mentioned an advertisement she [...]

Memorial Day Weekend Plans »

As is customary, my husband and I are spending part of Memorial Day weekend with his family.  His brother is getting our oldest nephew for the summer, and tomorrow we are going down to their house to visit.  We’ll probably barbeque on their Fire Magic BBQ island, which is always fun at their house because [...]

Mortgage training or a new career? »

As more and more news rolls in about failing banks, and the flagging economy I’ve become very concerned with my position down at our local bank. Working in Loan Placement has been nice, but never really that demanding. Until now that is.
With all the newest regulations and government oversights, loan officer training has now become [...]

Choosing between angel tattoos and butterflies »

Recently a niece of mine was spending the weekend with our kids, her cousins. Being very adventurous, it’s never really unexpected when she asks far out questions. I must admit, however, that I definitely paused in my tracks when she started asking me about tattoos.
My wife and I certainly have nothing against personal expression or [...]

Weird People »

Do you ever meet someone who is just to weird for words — nice, but there’s something slightly off about them?  The guy who owns the property where I board my horse is kind of like that.
First of all, he’s always talking about how he needs money.  He’s retired but he owns several rental properties, [...]

Unbelievable jealous »

My new year’s resolutions:  a) find a rich man to marry; b) buy a huge and ridiculously beautiful house and then spend more than a year’s salary of some of my friends making it sinfully gorgeous; c) have the man referenced in a) finance b); d) rub it in Julie’s smug and snooty face. 
Okay, those [...]

HOA Approves Solar Heat »

I have a swimming pool which I wanted to use more so I looked into adding a heater. I soon realized that a gas heater or an electric heater would be too costly to operate during the cooler months so I had to rule them both out. That only left solar heating but there were [...]

Large Cities Can Have Large Problems »

A Bail Bond is a hot commodity in large cities when people can find themselves in a jam more often than in the rural country. Bail Bonds Los Angeles and Bail Bonds Orange County are both kept very busy bailing people out when they hit a rough spot and end up behind bars. Such an [...]

Finding Solutions That Work »

Have you reached the end of the line in your marriage and know that divorce is the last possible recourse? You are not alone. Millions of Americans face this dilemma every day. Millions of Americans also walk away from a divorce with bitter feelings and unresolved issues, and go through years of unpleasant experiences sharing [...]