As a music lover, full time writer, part time musician, and food connoisseur, I can relate very well with the idea of music affecting the taste of food as well as the ambiance of the whole experience itself. In addition, I also spent more than twenty years serving and bartending in Michigan food service establishments…
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The first art to come to mind when thinking about body art is, naturally, tattoos. See how I automatically pluralized tattoos? Apparently, tattoos are addictive, at least what I have heard. Well, maybe more than what I have heard. Until three years ago, I had never had a tattoo artist imprint their creativity on my…
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If a community center’s main purpose is to provide opportunities for active living and recreation in a safe, inclusive environment, then by creating a positive atmosphere, these facilities essentially become a personal health and wellness service. Thereby reducing reliance on healthcare and other costly social services just by existing. Thus, supporting these centers proves to…
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When I think about the wise words my mom shared with me over and over throughout my life, they always seemed to reflect the idea that knowledge is power. She stressed the importance of educating oneself to anyone who would listen. She spent her life teaching, caring for, and loving many children, not just me,…
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Cultural activities to do with kids are easier than you might think. When my kids were little, we would do things like eat at culturally diverse restaurants. The rule was that you may try whatever you like, but you are not allowed to order any of the “American” items on the menu. It was so…
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Why yes, of course, it is! Ask any culinary professional, Chef, or parent charged with satisfying many people with various tastes. They would say it certainly takes creativity. Even the home cook, working with what is on hand to create a pleasing meal for family or friends also takes some imagination. Yet, the results of…
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Sometimes after a student graduates high school after what seems to be “forever” since kindergarten, they really do not feel like going to school anymore. This can be for a variety of reasons. Maybe they did not do as well as they had hoped, and their grades were not good enough to get into college.…
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Whether you are driving through rush hour traffic, taking the kids to softball practice, or driving a moving truck across town, practicing acceptance with how other people drive is a wonderful place to begin the trip. If we all practiced acceptance of how other people drive, it would help to ease the stress and tension…
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