Life turned upside down one afternoon on Highway 154, the pass between Santa Barbara, California, and Santa Ynez. Diane Stevenett was traveling with her dog Jake. The car was crammed with art paint supplies, including a giant white paper roll, paint accessories, brushes, watercolors, music class equipment, and Jake “the Big” took up the entire… Continue reading
Month: June 2021
Does your girl need a doll to go to the bathroom?
There are few things more frustrating in the world of parenting than the process of potty training a child. Trying to make a child understand the need to go to the bathroom and associating it with going to the bathroom can be an extremely irritating and challenging experience for parents. Some children are simply too… Continue reading
Mango fruit: the pros and cons
A medium mango, about 10 oz. Or so, is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Mango, like most fruits, is low in protein, about 1 gram for a medium size, but high in natural fiber. Of course, they contain no cholesterol, no saturated fat, and roughly 0.6 grams of essential fatty acids. As for beta-carotene,… Continue reading
The future of law school
I grew up in the 1980s when it seemed like everyone wanted to be a LA Law lawyer. The 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s (through 2007) were the era of Big Law when the promise of a $ 100,000 to $ 160,000 salary was apparently extended to anyone who graduated from one of the top 20… Continue reading
Wedding on a budget? You can still have the dress of your dreams
Everyone is aware that there is a recession. And for those lucky couples who have committed to getting married, the challenges can be even greater. Let’s face it, weddings will never go out of style. During times of financial or economic stress in this country, we have seen an increase in the number of people… Continue reading
The healthiest treats to feed your ferrets
When those sparkly little eyes peek longingly from that adorable fuzzy face, it can be hard to resist the urge to indulge your ferret with whatever tantalizing treat the little trickster is trying to get out of you. But keep in mind that, as with everything in life, moderation is key; no more than 5%… Continue reading
Has the expected housing boom in 2012 been exaggerated? Should we expect stabilization?
Well, it looks like there is a mild housing boom going on here in the United States. Many people noticed that houses were selling quite well as credit had loosened a bit in October, November and December 2012. The rebound was not extreme, but it was a nice change to see the growth in the… Continue reading
GoToWebinar, Automated Webinars, and Google+ Hangouts
Video conferencing or video calling is not a recent phenomenon. There have been many instant messaging programs and software tools that make video calling and conferencing easy. However, none of those apps or tools offered as many features as Google+ Hangouts and GoToWebinar. Companies around the world have begun using Google+ Hangouts, GoToWebinar, and automated… Continue reading
History behind the invention of shin guards
Shin guards, as the name implies, are equipment to protect the shin (the front of the lower leg is formed below the knee to above the ankle) in the course of a sport. It is used in various games such as ice hockey and rugby. These items were made popular by soccer, also known as… Continue reading
Co-dependent on (Insert name here)
Literally the first Saturday night I went to DC I met him. He had me in “eye contact” from across the bar. I can still remember the mental image of that moment. We had a few beers, we talked, and he walked me to my truck. I remember asking him if he was a “good… Continue reading