Is loneliness real? Deal with it!

The first time I was faced with loneliness was when I finished high school and went to college in a different country. Everything was fine while I was at the airport saying goodbye and getting all the hugs and kisses. But once I was alone on the plane, reality hit me and I became a mouse in a room full […]

A visit to the Isle of Bute

To begin with, some of us may have to ask the question; “Where exactly is the Isle of Bute?” Well, the answer may not be obvious to everyone, but it is a beautiful and very picturesque island located off the west coast of Scotland, near the estuary of the famous River Clyde and amid rugged mountainous landscapes and coastal waterways […]

Lose All Your Stubborn Belly Fat

Lose ALL Stubborn Belly Fat (3 Steps) – See Fat Loss Results in Just 1 Week So you want to know how to lose all your stubborn belly fat, aka gut, beer belly, spare tire, bread basket, and depending on how much belly fat you’re carrying, you can have a full tank. . The good news is that no matter […]

The Oregon Estate Process: Getting Started

In my estate planning practice and in my estate management practice, I am asked the same questions: “What is legalization?” and “Why does it have to take so long?” Generally, when people tell me that they want to avoid probate, they mean that they want to prevent their estate from being administered through court process, whether or not they have […]

The Major Arcana of the Tarot

Not many people realize that the term ‘Major Arcana’ is relatively new. Most think that the Tarot always had a Major and Minor Arcana, and that the images have been the same for eternity, but this is not the case. Before 1860, the two sections of the Tarot were known simply as the trumps and the pip cards. The trumps […]

Becoming a dog breeder

Becoming a dog breeder is an unusual hobby and, in some cases, an unusual full-time profession. It requires knowledge of a particular breed of dog, patience, and enough space to have at least one litter of puppies on the move at a time. It also requires enough money to properly care for the bitch and her puppies, and to pay […]

Are the tax overage finder fees legal?

If you’ve heard that you can charge huge search fees on tax overages, you haven’t gone astray. Unlike state funds, such as old bank accounts, stock dividends, and utility deposits, tax overages are often for large amounts of money and are not publicly advertised on the state’s website. They are the best kept secret in the “found money” business. But […]

Fitbit, fun, forensics and enemies

Have you tracked your 10,000 steps today? Has anyone else tracked them down? Fitness trackers are big business, they help people get and stay fit, and they help them share their progress with friends and sometimes strangers. Probably the best known of these devices (and apps) are FitBit and the apps paired with the Apple Watch, but they also include […]

Type 2 Diabetes and Mashed Potatoes: How to Make a Favorite Comfort Food More Diabetes-friendly!

There is no single food that causes more problems in controlling diabetes than mashed potatoes. Potatoes. A high-glycemic form of carbohydrate is said to increase insulin resistance and the risk of type 2 diabetes. A favorite side dish of the American Thanksgiving holiday, potatoes of all fashions cause blood sugar levels to drop. blood will spike, but there are three […]