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Shooting in Orlando: Dear Political Candidates

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Dear Political Candidates;

While the shooting in Orlando isn't the only tragedy, nor sadly, the last, it is the most recent. As heated as the pro and con debate is about:
  • Guns.
  • Terrorism.
  • Islam.
  • Muslims.
  • Gays & LGTB.
  • Background checks.
  • Social media posts.
  • Religious beliefs.
  • Walls.
  • Etc.
Save it, please! Those killed were brothers, daughters, cousins, uncles,...
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Is It Rude to Ask Who Someone Voted For?

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You can ask, but what's your point?

Some people don't mind being asked who they voted for or openly showing support for a particular candidate or proposition.  That is their right. Using common sense and social skills can help you decide whether to ask in the first place. Especially in the workplace.
Why do some people...
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Phone Booths

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10 reasons to bring them back.

The public is sick and tired of being forced to listen to random conversations.
What would it be like if you could only use your cell phone in designated areas, or phone booth-like stalls?
10 reasons to bring back the phone booth:
  1. You can't doze off or concentrate on your...
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World Naked Gardening Day

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May 2 is World Naked Gardening Day! 

The observation of gardening naked began only a few years ago (2005). They try to promote "a healthy sense of body acceptance."

"Just get naked and make your part of the botanical world a healthier and more attractive place."

Well, I guess if...

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Breaking Up During the Holidays

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Holiday season break-ups; why'd you wait?

Okay, you had a great summer; hanging out at the beach, wine tasting, movies in the park and the end of summer bbq where you met the family. But now,  fall sets in, work schedule got a little more demanding, and trying to fit in a night class,...
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School Carpool : Before You Say “Yes”

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The School Carpool. I did it, but I didn’t always love it.

Before you say "yes" to a carpool there are some things you might want to consider. While it is a practical practice, it doesn't work well for everyone. For the most part, it had nothing to do with the teens in the back...
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School Carpool Etiquette

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School carpool etiquette for parents.   

Friendly relationships have soured because of carpooling. Oh, it's not usually the children involved; it's the parents. School carpools are practical, but without a little etiquette, practical can quickly turn into intolerable. These tips can apply to children of all ages. However, I am focusing more on the older...
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Are Funeral Selfies Acceptable of Insensitive?

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Funeral selfies; have we crossed the line?

Is it acceptable to your selfie with world as it happens?  How does the grieving family feel about it? Remember when President Obama was caught on camera at Nelson Mandela's service? In defense of the President, some said, it really wasn't a funeral service per se. Nonetheless, most...
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Kanye West Wants You to Stop Saying Stupid Stuff

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Etiquette lesson by Kanye West: Don't say stupid stuff.

Next time you bump into Mr. West at the airport, make sure your question is intelligent or of interest to him. Cuz he said, "...people like to say really stupid stuff to me." Most celeb's want to please their fans, but it doesn't mean that they...
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