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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Squandering the gift of good health

April 30, 2012
It's farmers market time in my part of the world and the seasonal vendors are getting ready to bring their beautiful fruits and vegetables to us.We have produce...
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Reality TV: All Alaska, all of the time

April 29, 2012
Alaska has become the center of the reality show universe this year, and despite the fact that these shows are manipulated, twisted and yes, scripted, we've gotten...
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Picking up on — and ignoring — cues

April 28, 2012
"Such a smart dog," say people who know Riley, and yes, he is.But really, what it is is this:  he's very good at picking up on our cues.When he sees me getting dressed...
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Only love

April 27, 2012
I know.You had no idea Johnny Depp was so deep, right?Neither did I.It's a great quote.My life has broughtme together with some of the most loving peopleI could ever...
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San Francisco

April 26, 2012
Leroy...
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No joke

April 26, 2012
Postsecret.com Another one of those life...
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The courage to keep dancing

April 25, 2012
Sit in a chemotherapy infusion center for 45 minutes and you more deeply understand the meaning of courage. Prayers come to mind without thinking.My friend tolerates...
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Not for sissies

April 24, 2012
When I got back from my restful writing retreat in the Santa Cruz mountains a few months ago, I noticed a rash above my breast.Could they be bedbug bites? Maybe spider...
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Fill your bowl with roses today

April 24, 2012
  Fill your bowl with roses: the bowl, too, have of crystal. Sit at the western window. Take the sun Between your hands like a ball of flaming...
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Monkeying around with macaques in Morocco

April 24, 2012
I know. The title was irresistible. So there we were on the way to the Sahara when we came across this sight. They're macaques, the most widespread kind of...
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