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To sleep ... perchance to make up
Jun, 23, 2009 Last Updated:05:01 pm
Never go to bed angry — seriously?
The crazed person who came up with the idea that couples should never go to bed angry was either (1) never married or (2) too sleep-deprived to think straight.
Should couples go to bed angry?
Jun, 23, 2009 Last Updated:05:08 pm
“Anger is not logical and cannot be boxed into airtight compartments — or 24-hour periods. It is altogether too easy to hang on to our anger until we get our way. But the Bible tells us to “not let the sun go down on our wrath.” In other words, 1) deal with it and 2) deal with it quickly. Deal with it and turn loose.”
Parties with a twist
Jun, 23, 2009 Last Updated:05:12 pm
Dinner party. The very phrase may conjure images of the dining table set with a perfectly arranged floral centerpiece, the finest china, crystal and silver. The tall taper candles would be burning evenly with no drips as classical music billows softly in from a nearby room. The air would be perfumed with the aroma of a standing rib roast with all...
As seen on TV
Jun, 23, 2009 Last Updated:05:17 pm
We love our favorite TV shows and movies and admire our favorite singers and performers, and while we might not admit it or even realize we’re doing it, we’re influenced by the fashion we see there.
Which isn’t always a good thing.
Entertaining your family in the Shoals
Jun, 23, 2009 Last Updated:05:19 pm
Hundreds of thrilling rides, screaming and laughing kids, gigantic water slides, tickets, suntan lotion, balloons, venders with food, and, of course, waiting in line for what seemed like days. All of this describes those great memories at Walt Disney World, Epcot, Bush Gardens or Six Flags.
Q&A
Jun, 23, 2009 Last Updated:08:31 pm
Dr. Michael Hames answers questions about foot health posed by Rachel McFarlin.
How fit are your children?
Jun, 23, 2009 Last Updated:08:39 pm
Take this little quiz: How often is your child exercising?
Is your child participating in physical activities for at least 30 to 60 minutes each day?
Should I stay or should I go?
Jun, 23, 2009 Last Updated:08:44 pm
Probably, at some point in your single again phase, you will be faced with this decision. So, I want to share what I have learned (the hard way) about traveling with a new beau.
Heart and soul
Jun, 23, 2009 Last Updated:08:58 pm
For those seeking a better understanding of the Bible, the Community Bible Study might be for you.
Soon to begin its 24th year in the Shoals, the group sees its mission as bringing women together for fellowship while deepening their spiritual life.
Add a slice of style to your table
Jun, 23, 2009 Last Updated:09:03 pm
A carved watermelon can add drama to your summer table, and it’s surprisingly easy to make. Here are some ideas, courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotional Board, to help add pizzazz to your summer party.
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The language of toddlers
Jun, 23, 2009 Last Updated:09:16 pm
"Mommy, I want ‘high-scream’. It’s in the ‘chicken.’ ”
For some people, those statements may be as clear as Charlie Brown’s teacher’s statement of “Wa waa waa waa wa.” But as the mother of a toddler, it makes perfect sense.
A versatile fruit
Jun, 23, 2009 Last Updated:09:11 pm
You’ve carved your melon. Now what do you do with the leftover fruit? Here are a few recipes, courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board.
Keeping books circulating
Jun, 23, 2009 Last Updated:09:24 pm
As circulation manager of the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, Debra Anderson-Gore stays on her feet all day, making sure the library is in order and patrons’ needs are met. She also is the mother of three sons, two of whom still live at home. So when it is time to go home, she doesn’t get to rest.
Book it
Jun, 23, 2009 Last Updated:09:45 pm
Author: Johnny Tan
Publisher: THC Investments, LLC
Price: $13.95 paperback
Length: 137 pages
