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Holiday Happiness…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… festivities, family, and friends. Translation: we will be with people more times this season than any other

Cease and Assist!
Stop… allow a car to get ahead of you instead of forging forward only to be met by a red light. Stop hogging the virtual

Can you hear me now?
There are everywhere and anywhere…except in Montana. Can you guess what I’m talking about? iPods. As the Dose strolls along walkways, shops in grocery stores,

The Value of Words
Walking out my front door one morning the Dose received a lovely greeting from my neighbor. – “You are the loveliest looking lady in the

A Day for Mothers…and Others
Some things, places, and events remind us of others…wouldn’t you say? Hold an object once owned by a loved one and you can’t help but

Now or Never
Martha Stewart is known for her successful homemaking business. Also known for being so meticulous that others could fear hosting her! My mother loved entertaining.

Walk the Tightrope
Nik Wallenda–daredevil, trapeze artist, the man who went across Niagara Falls on a tightrope to inspire others to live their dreams. Since the age of

Apple, Cherry, Pecan, and….
What’s not to like about a pie? There’s the crust that consists of butter… lots of butter! The pie filling can range from fruits to

Joy is in the air
Joy is in the air. All people patient, all the time. Kindness isn’t random… it’s constant. Hatred is conquered by the abundance of love. DNA

The Winning “Ticket”
Contestants on the Biggest Loser are on the show to lose a tremendous amount of weight. Their goal to drop pounds is accomplished by reducing

Dollars and Sense
It was simple arithmetic, mixed in with growing up during the Great Depression, that gave my parents their smarts about money management. At an early

A Life Requirement
Spring is complete with gardens in full bloom and playgrounds in full motion. Children sliding on the slides, swinging on the swings, and venturing across

Do unto you
It doesn’t need to be a summer day for the Dose to get lazy… that can happen in a blink of an eye–at any time

Mirror, mirror, on the wall…
how am I perceived by all? As I look in the mirror, the Dose can’t help but see only what I want to see or

Two in One
Bumper stickers are interesting reading, especially when sitting in traffic. Some are funny. Some reflect the car owner. Yet there are others that are thought

The Heart Beat of Life
Name a song about love and you’ll find many love-related associations. Here’s a sampling: Love will keep us together. Love hurts. Love is what the

A Priceless Gift
I am a woman of many words, thoughts, and commentaries. The good news is I now pause between thought and verbalization in hopes of sparing

Wait a Minute, Hour, Day, Month, …
Red – stop; Green – go; Yellow – wait. Love the green… dread the red. As for that virtual pause button – the yellow light

Number Five
Honor they parents. There is nothing in those commandments about friends superseding parents. So why would a parent strive for a friendship with their children?

Caught Yellow-turning-Red Handed
He said it was red… I’m sure it was yellow. Regardless of what the Dose had to say about the situation, I received a $100

“Going to the Dogs”
Ivan Pavlov, a man known for his dogs… the dogs that simply responded to a ringing bell rather than applying critical thinking. As a child,

Ghost in My Machine
The new iPhone is complete with an intelligent personal assistant named Siri. Upon your command, Siri will set the alarm, send a text, or dial

Reflective Perspective
Post-op instructions: __ Elevate left foot above heart __ Walk with crutches __ Shower with bag over cast These instructions appear totally simple and do-able

2012 – Year of your choice
In the Chinese calendar, this year, 2012, is the year of the Dragon. Naming the year… interesting concept and possibly a model for us individuals.

Lights – Color – Action
Blue and White Red and Green Silver and Gold These colors can all represent one thing – December! Yes, this is the month that is

A Year Long Holiday
A gourmet farm shop is known for providing samplings of their fruits, vegetables, and homemade dishes. So during this season it wasn’t unusual for Wilson’s

It’s as easy as A B C
On the count of three… One… Two… Two and a half…. Two and three quarters… Anything could be happening after that statement is verbalized. Growing

Aprons not required
Top chefs and master bakers have sacred recipes that have been tested to perfection. Each ingredient is measured with accuracy and carefully added ensuring the