ONLINE TRAPS So many times people find that although they thought they were buying a single item online (like weight loss drug one month prescription) they actually were agreeing to a subscription (read: contract) for a year or more of the same product. Others, not reading the tiny print (there are pages of this stuff), …
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Wednesday Wags – Sept 9, 2026 Edition
Tuesday Titters – Sept 8, 2026 Edition
Magnificent Monday – Sept 7, 2026 Edition
GUEST POST from Don – Sickness and Pests
SICKNESS and PESTS Following are random thoughts I’ve had about pests and their dangers to life and limb. As Maxwell Smart was fond of saying, “Sorry about that, Chief!” When I was active in pest control I came across several instances where pests were causing health problems either to pets, or humans, or both. In fact, …
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Foodie Friday – Sept 4, 2026 Edition
GUEST POST from Don – Getting Back With An Ex
GETTING BACK WITH AN EX The first question on everyone’s mind is the first question you need to answer: “What has changed?” Understand that fewer than 44% of couples actually TRY to do so, but should you? I once was on a decision-making committee. One member failed to live up to his obligations and was fired. Less than a …
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Workplace Wednesday – Sept 2, 2026 Edition
GUEST POST from Don – Plumbing Wednesday +
PLUMBING WEDNESDAY + As I was skimming the headlines this morning and found ~50 headlines about bad water heaters and sink drains. Is this a slow news day? I know, the editor just went on vacation. The assistant editor has a stack of articles ready to go. Tomorrow is Catsup Thursday? 35 articles on the best catsup brand (“four experts …
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Social Skills Saturday – August 29, 2026 Edition
Not sure what you should do in awkward situations? Here are some ideas!