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66The Humble Gardener
Why does a gardener need to be humble? After all, look at what he or she creates, beautiful flowers, healthy herbs and tasty vegetables, surely that is a sound reason to be proud. But, pride is not the issue, it is important to take pride in your...
11 comments79How To Grow the Best Organic Garden Ever
How do you grow the best organic garden ever? It is easier to do this than many people think. We tend to get lost in the word organic and the need for organic products to be certified but this does not apply to food you grow for your own personal...
14 comments69How to Lose Weight and Save the World
In the past month I have lost three pounds. This may not seem like a lot to you, however, if you want to take off weight and keep it off, your goals need to be realistic and ones you can achieve without adding undue stress to your daily life. Over...
22 comments74How I am Reducing My Gluten Intake
Why am I reducing my gluten intake? I do not have celiac disease, also known as gluten intolerance, which is a genetic disorder that affects at least 1 in 133 Americans. However, a couple of observations plus a need to gradually shed a few pounds...
8 comments64All Music is Beautiful
The title of this hub, All music is beautiful, is a Billy Strayhorn quote. Strayhorn was instrumental in the Duke EllingtonBand. He composed the well know Take the A Train and sometimes filled in for the Duke on piano. These four words set the...
2 comments69A Weekly Garden Schedule
The gardening season never ends, there is always something to dream about, plan for, consider and buy. However, the actual season when I can get out and garden is relatively short so scheduling the work is a must. December and January are...
20 comments71How I Spend Rainy Days
Will the rain ever stop? This is the question I hear with increasingly regularity, these days. The rain has been falling for five days now, often just slightly, enough to make everything damp and unpleasant. One upside is green, no need to...
22 comments63Effective Communications: Active Listening
Patience is a virtue and when it comes to effective communication being patient can pay big dividends. Communication is not a one way street with the conversation flowing only one way. It is a back and forth reality that involves listening and...
7 comments62Effective Communications: Say What You Mean
Communication involves both speaking and listening. If you are not an active listener and by an active listener, I mean the person talking with you senses that you are paying attention that you value what is being said and are not simply sitting...
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64Walk Your Way To Weight Loss
Ten pounds, I have lost ten pounds. Six weeks ago I set myself a goal of losing one pound per week with the end result being a 52 pound loss for the year. While I could possibly loose more than 52 pounds, if I...
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