I’ve had something of a grudge against old Mr. Santa Claus. My parents introduced me to Santa Claus, who informed me that he was the one who brought all my Christmas presents on Christmas day. And I believe my parents. I remember that on Christmas Eve we had to go to bed early to give…
Month: April 2022
Causes of divorce: the three A’s
There are probably as many grounds for divorce as there are individuals getting divorced. Only the couple can really make the decision as to whether it really is “irreparably broken.” I’d say there are three key areas that encompass most of the real causes of divorce: the “3 A’s: Adultery, Abuse, and Addiction.” Adultery it…
Book Review: Attract Your Ideal Weight: 8 Secrets From People Who Lose Weight And Keep It Off
Have you ever wondered how some people manage to successfully lose weight and keep it off while others never make it despite repeated attempts? I ask myself these questions, frequently in fact. Well, this book seeks to find out why. The author, health coach, and motivational speaker who has clearly worked with hundreds of clients…
Facts about Betty Kresin, Eminem’s grandmother
Betty Kresin, Eminem’s maternal grandmother, married at age 14. She had six children from 3 different marriages. She first married Bob Nelson. She gave birth to her daughter Debbie in 1955. She accuses her first husband, Bob Nelson, of being verbally abusive. They both moved to Warren, Michigan to be closer to Betty’s stepmother. Despite…
What is the largest ski resort in the United States?
Skiing and snowboarding are very popular sports and really do offer a great break from the winter blues. The ski season in the US generally lasts from mid-November to mid-April, depending on the resort and weather conditions. All ages can really enjoy this sport and you’ll see everything from toddlers to octogenarians ski clubs on…
How to Hold a Garage Sale to Raise Funds for Your Nonprofit
Looking for fundraising ideas for your nonprofit club, organization, school, or team? How about we organize a garage sale? Garage sales, tag sales, rummage sales, garage sales. Whatever you call them in your part of the country, we’ve all been to them, and we all know that people love finding a bargain at a garage…
Assembling Your “Dream Team”: Part I
Each Real Estate Investor must be surrounded by a “Dream Team” to be successful. Lone wolf investors rarely make a living in the long run because there are simply too many steps in the investment process to juggle that require too many skills and disparate skill levels. Most likely, the successful investor possesses a combination…
PC gaming gets more exciting with great gaming accessories
PC gaming accessories are devices that connect to computers but are not actual items on computers. The functionality of the accessory partially depends on the computer to which it is connected. A computer can perform many other functions if it is equipped with the right accessories. There are two main types of PC accessories: standard…
Minnesota needs to find an experienced replacement for Jason Castro
Minnesota once had a backup catcher named Matthew Lecroy, whose last name is just a different letter from the player who could soon become the Twins’ regular backup. Now that an injury has sidelined Jason Castro for the rest of this season, second-place Minnesota must replace him with an experienced receiver. An obvious choice would…
3 things to do in Dublin Ireland
Dublin is located on the east coast of Ireland. It is a very vibrant and young European city that has much to offer the visitor, whether on a long vacation or a short weekend break. Over the last decade it has grown in popularity and is among the most popular weekend destinations in Europe. It…