How to make the best cup of coffee

June 22, 2026
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☕ I love me a good cup of coffee! But what do the experts say about what the best cup of coffee entails? I did some research. Now, let me go on record and say I do not follow these directions entirely or even mostly. But they're good to know, because hey, one day? I just might take it a bit more...
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A grandfather’s love

July 19, 2012
I've been deep into a box of old photographs these past few months and in Rochester this week tracking down clues to a family mystery that I may write about. But from...
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A Dove® body wash that moisturizes as it cleanses–an...

July 18, 2012
;I love a good body wash. Waiting on my bathroom counter last month was an expensive department store cosmetic company brand and I couldn't wait to open it. What a...
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Train harder

July 17, 2012
I know it's true.   We have to work out so hard  that we look like crap at the end. But I don't have to like it. One day, things that are good for us will...
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Going home again

July 16, 2012
Home.For me, it's always been several places. Syracuse. Tallahassee. Los Gatos. San Jose. Mountain View. Saratoga. Tampa. Schoen Place But there's only one hometown...
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Happy wedding anniversary X 2

July 15, 2012
Today is our anniversary. Actually, it's our anniversaries. Plural. We've been and also are celebrating this wedding anniversary How can this be?After 37 years...
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Cute dog at play

July 15, 2012
 Bought Riley a new toy today. (Like he needs another dog toy.)  He looks so tiny and cute with his super-short summer haircut. Watching him play makes me...
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Love and only love

July 14, 2012
I have seen grace in action. A shining example of forgiveness and letting go. The epitome of letting love take the lead. Love and only love. Plenty for...
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10 ways to sneak healthful living into your life

July 13, 2012
Just do it in a sneaky way:1.  STEP UP. Take the stairs.2. STEP OUT. Park at the end of the lot. SPIN IT UP. Make a smoothie and add a spoonful of almond butter...
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The best of our parents

July 12, 2012
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Karma is natural

July 12, 2012
Karma is not retribution,  not at all. It's just the natural outcome of things we do, the force generated by our actions. Which is why this is such good...
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