Archive for November, 2008

Grasping for Straws »

The woman I babysit for recently decided to take her kids to a new age-y, alternative medicine type of doctor.  It all stems from the fact that one of her kids has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that is making him go bald.  I guess she’s having difficulties dealing with it.
Personally, I don’t think [...]

Why Don’t You Get a Job »

The latest in the life of my sister-in-law often reminds me of the Offspring song “Why Don’t You Get a Job.”  She has been refusing to work, but gets all kinds of upset when her husband — my husband’s brother — can’t afford the lifestyle she wants.
The thing is, she could totally get a really [...]

Water Distiller Trumps Bottled Water »

You’re health conscience, you try to eat right and you even bought a whole house hepa filter to purify the air in your home.
Not one to stop there, you began researching ways to lower your stress, and even began investigating the raw foods and vegan movements.
In the realm of the medicinal, you threw all your [...]

Eagle Scout Project »

One of the steps in the path to becoming an Eagle Scout is very daunting. You see, Eagle Scout candidates must plan, implement, supervise and document a service project. Let’s just say that this is a lot bigger than the old adage of helping a little old lady cross the street! This is by far [...]

Rocky Mountaineer Vacation Tips »

If you are planning a trip into the Canadian wilderness, you will want to take the time to plan out that trip as much as possible. There are actually quite a few things you can do to accomplish a successful vacation without having to spend too much or being disappointed. First, consider Rocky mountaineer vacation [...]