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Growing Up on a Bicycle: What Kids are Missing Today

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Growing up on a bicycle influenced the person I am today. Pedaling up and down the streets of my neighborhood, I'd waved at retirees tending their flowers. I saw many manicured lawns and occasional yards with well-loved weeds. I learned which neighbors had dogs (and the ones who let them run loose!). As I got older, I would venture further from home. That spurred my wanderlust. … [Read more...] about Growing Up on a Bicycle: What Kids are Missing Today

My Favorite Places to Eat in St. George, Utah

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Original post: Sept. 30, 2016 | Updated Sept. 21, 2017 If you're visiting St. George, Utah for the Huntsman World Senior Games, Ironman 70.3 St. George, the St. George Marathon, or another sports competition, then I'd like to share with you some of my favorite places to eat. The majority are very affordable with several eateries offer gluten-free menu options. Friendly service … [Read more...] about My Favorite Places to Eat in St. George, Utah

ABC, NBC Refuse to Air Lane Bryant’s #ThisBody TV Commercial

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Spotted this trending on Facebook today: According to TMZ.com, the celebrity gossip website, ABC and NBC refuse to air retailer Lane Bryant's new #ThisBody commercial because the spot (shown above) does not meet broadcast's indecency policies. Allegedly, NBC will air the commercial if an edit is made. However, both broadcasters do air similar types of commercials from companies … [Read more...] about ABC, NBC Refuse to Air Lane Bryant’s #ThisBody TV Commercial

Lavender, Flowers & Honeybees

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Here at Home Depot, I saw dozens of bees buzzing around the lavender plants...but NONE on the other flowers like roses, violas, tulips, or even the very fragrant jasmine. Makes me wonder if those bees know something we consumers don't such as  the other flowers don't have the nutrients the bees need. Maybe that's why I didn't have any bees in my garden last year -- … [Read more...] about Lavender, Flowers & Honeybees

Going Against the Norm: Accepting Ourselves as We Are

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As a member of the Television Generation, I grew up watching Saturday morning cartoons, Hopalong Cassidy and Roy Rogers westerns, Flash Gordon movies and Star Trek reruns; then later as a teen, Streets of San Francisco, Magnum P.I., and a myriad of other who-dun-it mysteries. When I watch some of these shows now on cable or DVD I'm often taken aback by how women dressed, … [Read more...] about Going Against the Norm: Accepting Ourselves as We Are