One of the most popular situation comedies of the 1980s was the NBC show, Family Ties. It ran from 1982 – 1989 and is still remembered fondly by fans, who can re-visit the entire seven season’s episodes on DVD. The basic premise involved a family, made up of hippie parents and their conventional offspring, who [...]
You may not be feeling quite right, but you can’t seem to find a good reason as to why this is. You might have even gone to the doctor only to realize that there is nothing medically wrong with you. You might just have a build up of toxins in your system, and few weeks [...]
Dating is a game reserved only for the most careful and intelligent of us. We are all looking for our soul mate, that perfect match. We want to find someone who is so much a part of ourselves that you cant tell each other apart anymore. Children are a huge part of the picture, which [...]
As an avid Beatles fan, I love everything about them. I think that there were three main ingredients, which led to their amazing success: the quality of the songwriting, the strong vocals and the musical experimentation. Their development was fascinating to observe. Beatles songs began as catchy tunes with a few soulful ballads. It was [...]
Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the last 20 years, you know as well as I do that computers rule the day. Not knowing how to use a computer not only seriously limits the kinds of work you can find, but also disqualifies you from a number of great conveniences computers offer ever [...]
Sometimes, life deals us some situations which we are not equipped to deal with in an effective manner. You might be faced with a family issue, such as caring for an elderly family member, or are experiencing the ‘terrible twos’ for the first time. While there are plenty of professionals who can give you excellent [...]
There many come a time in any life when a place to sleep will suddenly seem like a luxury. If you have ever gone camping, you probably know what I mean. Even if you never leave the comfort of your own home when it comes time to sleep, there may be times when you might [...]
When you’re selling a car, you naturally want to get the best price from a buyer. However, the buyer is also looking for the best deal he can find, so when you decide on your asking price, be sure your car commands the price. Too many times, the person selling a car is frustrated by [...]
There are many people who make a living online, and some of them do so by selling things. Though most larger, more established companies have their own web sites, individuals can also get in on the action to come extent. Some use sites like eBay to sell to others, and some people have a product [...]
Some feared the popularity of the Internet would lower the demand for books. Though there is some truth to this, the outcome was not as bad as many feared. Some bookstores still thrive, though most cater to those who wish to buy new and up-to-date books. However, there are still many that remember books they [...]
When we—ahem—forty-somethings were kids, we participated in talent shows in school, had Fourth of July singing competitions, and even had slim opportunities to go to the small local broadcasting station to enter a small local talent search. I cannot find the historical (lol) data now, but I do remember entering by mail one of the [...]
The statement that we are a nation of consumers has never been truer than it is today. If you want merchandise there are no limits on the way you can get it. There are catalog shopping, online, shopping, online auctions, mega mall and superstore shopping and there are small shops and specialty shops. With all [...]
Have you ever thought about why some people become obsessed with something? How some people it is collecting certain items such as stamps, coins, rocks or a certain kind of figurines. Other people may become obsessed with an activity or sport or professional sports teams. There are a great number of people that spend a [...]
When I was a kid I had a lot of sleeping bags. We never went camping as a family, but I still spent a lot of time using them. I wore many out, and that meant that I had to get new ones all the time. I used them so much that my mom didn’t [...]
Do you experience intense fear during social interactions, or avoid speaking in class or dining with co workers, or do you tremble and sweat at the thought of attending a party? If so you may be suffering from social anxiety disorder or social phobia, which is an experience of fear, apprehension, or worries regarding social [...]