Daily Jots

Yes, I came into my office before I even went down to breakfast. My brain feels a bit muddy this morning and I needed a bit of inspiration before I start blogging. I clicked on “StumbleUpon” and sure enough it took me straight to a site that talks about writing 100 words a day… no more and no less. The site even gives you little “stories” completed in yes… 100 words.
Now if you took that idea for each blog… sort of brainstorming, I don’t think that you would have a problem coming up with something to write about each day. …read more

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“One of the reasons people leave their pictures imprisoned in their camera phones is that they’re disappointed with the shots they’ve taken. The images are too blurry or too washed out, or the perspective is distorted. In detecting details, film cameras and digital cameras are more limited than the human eye, and camera phones, in turn, are more limited than both film and digital cameras. For that reason, you not only need to apply basic photographic principles to get the best-looking pictures possible, you need to be aware of and know how to compensate for your camera phone’s deficiencies.”
To be …read more

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We all have our bad days, our horrible days and our it-can’t-get-worse-than-this days. A study released last year by the Centers for Disease Control reports that, on average, women experience three and a half sad days each month. While that statistic may seem overly optimistic, that’s almost 12 percent of our lives spent in the doldrums. And, as we all know, those miserable, down-in-the-dumps days can often feel twice as long. So how does one deal? For inspiration, we hit the streets of Hollywood to ask our favorite celebrities how they handle their share of days gone wrong.
Nineteen different celebrities …read more

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I don’t remember seeing people so tense while driving when I was a kid. Maybe I didn’t notice but I am certainly seeing it now. People can’t even be bothered to do the speed limit. Everyone simply has to arrive… yesterday and that’s scary. And then there is the road rage. That is even scarier!
I did a little looking to see what has been written on the topic and found this… seven different ways to stay calm behind the wheel. I’m sure some of these “ways” never occurred to you because I wouldn’t have thought of some of them. …read more

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“Summer’s back with a vengeance, and you want to keep your cool without breaking the bank — or causing another blackout. Don’t despair — air-conditioning isn’t the only answer! Whether you don’t have A/C or are trying to save energy (and money!), these 10 tips will stop you from overheating.”
Well, it’s not back with a vengeance where I live, but I’m hoping and if it does get hot enough to implement these little tricks, I’m going to be ready! Did I ever mention how tired I am of being cold? But I know that there are zillions of you …read more

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Often the bathroom is one of the most overlooked rooms in the home when it comes to decorating. We tend to see it as a utilitarian space, even though we spend quite a lot of time here. (More, if you have teenagers!) Take an afternoon to turn your bath into a relaxing and soothing retreat for yourself and your guests, without spending a lot of cash.
1. Paint the whole room, including the ceiling a deep, rich color. Even though this is a small room, a deep color on the walls allows them to fade away, and at once makes the …read more

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