Archive for the 'Personal' Category
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I often use Ace as an example of someone who is happy because he pretty much gets to do what he wants all day, every day. This mutt goes for a walk or run every morning, gets to play at a park several times a week and goes to agility ...
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My mutt loves me no matter what. And he’s not afraid to show it, running to the door to see me even if I have been gone for three minutes to take out the trash. If only we could love ourselves ...
As you can see by his picture, my mutt lives a very stress-free life. It’s because he doesn’t have too many commitments and he allows time every day for fun and relaxation. Me on the other hand, well, I’m full of stress (even though it’s not always apparent to others). One way I reduce stress is by eliminating commitments and not planning too much for one day. I only commit to two or three thi ...
A few months ago, my boyfriend and I each decided to write lists of 101 personal goals. I have not always been good at writing goals, or even thinking about them. But sitting down and coming up with 101 goals was a good way for me to think about all areas of my life.
I recommend you give it a try. Just take a half-hour, sit down and write any goals that come to mind. It was easy for me to come up with the first 30 or ...
In three attempts, I have never started or finished a marathon. These attempts included four sets of running shoes, more than 1,000 logged miles, $180 on registration fees, $60 on a training class, torn hamstrings, runner’s knees, ankle pain, blisters, nights where I slept less than five hours and a weakened pride. ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on April 5th, 2008
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Until I am a full-time blogger, I pay my bills by working at The Forum, Fargo’s daily newspaper. My degree is in journalism, and since college I have been working as a newspaper page designer and editor. Every day I read and edit newspaper stories and/or blog posts. Since a lot of writers read my blog, I thought I’d share some ways to write better, from an editor’s perspective.
1. Get to the point r ...
During slaughter, some cows remain fully conscious throughout the whole killing process, according to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. First they are shot in the head with a bolt gun, next they are hung by their legs, their throats are cut, and finally they are skinned. According to the Washington Post, one slaughterhouse worker said the cows “die piece by piece.”
Reading about how cows, chick ...
