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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One loyal friend

May 19, 2012
This is not true of everyone, but sadly, it's true for many, including me.I've discussed it, pondered it, raged about it, cried and finally, accepted it. And while I...
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11 delightful spring fashion statements

May 19, 2012
There's nothing as much fun as a visit to the store, Anthropologie*, especially in spring. Their women's clothing, accessories and home decor are a little idiosyncratic...
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Why you shouldn’t invest in Facebook

May 18, 2012
Photo credit  Put off that you didn't get a piece of the Facebook IPO today? Don't be. It's  not a great investment for the individual investor.First, the...
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One simple step to protect wildlife

May 18, 2012
Plastic can/bottle holders cut up Summer weather's here --or around the corner-- and with it comes a spike in consumption of canned and bottled...
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How to build a Moroccan garden

May 17, 2012
We made a false start at landscaping last spring, our first spring after we bought this house in Fall 2010. Maybe we didn't have a clear vision or maybe we picked the...
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Dog & his chicken: a video story

May 16, 2012
Little He has been sick this week, and his bland diet's required a constant supply of boiled chicken breasts.Riley is not sick, but he loves him some chicken.  Three...
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Back to the future: a photographic trip down memory lane.

May 16, 2012
Most of my most significant old photographs have disappeared. Too many moves, for one thing. But also, when M. and I divorced in 1980, I discarded all our old...
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Is it an online scam? or for real?

May 16, 2012
Something's been bothering me and I'm worried that I'll sound bad if I sound off. But nonetheless, I'm gonna do it.I've noticed an increase lately in online begging by...
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14 garden atrocities to avoid at any cost

May 15, 2012
We got to the garden supply store a bit earlier than our landscaper the other day and had plenty of time to peruse the place. We were astonished at the broad range of...
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6 easy steps to a healthy trout dinner

May 15, 2012
Our neighbor brought over three fresh trout the other day. A friend of his loves to fish, but hates eating fish. We, and our neighbors, were beneficiaries of his...
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