Lori Covington
Two wandering southerners --a neurotic Texan bearing a keen resemblance to Vivien Leigh and a close-mouthed Mississippi sailor with a thing for long-legged beauties, stole me from a red-headed alien who, having laid me on my woven baby blanket under a palm tree at the Alameda Naval Station, was splashing in the cool, funky waters of San Francisco Bay with a seal lion named Frank. Assuring themselves that "it was for the best", the southerners transported me first to San Diego, where a goat ate my stroller, to Florida, where I attempted to eat a frog. My mother, recognizing the important over the urgent, ran for her camera.
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BA, MA, psychologyInterests
Book writing, Beekeeping, classic film-watching, selected TV shows from YouTube, food, drink, botany, wild-crafting, jam-making, gardening, reading.Other interests: justice and injustice, workers' rights, what makes jelly gel, airline passengers' rightsMotto
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Why Are People Unfaithful?Why do men and women marry and then find other people to love? Is infidelity inevitable? This article explores the reasons for cheating and ends with advice. -
Job Interviews Put Job-Seekers at a DisadvantageJob interviews put all the power in the hands of the prospective employer. With the retirement of the Baby Boomers, job-seekers will be more and more sought after. It's time to change the job search process--starting with the interview! -
Curing Stress-Related InsomniaInsomnia caused by stress can be remedied by changing your routines--the entertainment you choose, the way you worry and the way you talk to yourself. Read these mind-body tips for easing insomnia--and sleep well. -
Curing Insomia with NutritionYour choice of food and beverage affects the way your body releases hormones, which can disrupt your sleeping patterns. Timing is important, too. Read on for tips on eating right for a good night's sleep. -
What Do Men Want?What do men really want from women? The answers are pretty simple... -
Using Herbs to Treat Your InsomniaHerbs were the first medicines, and many are still used today. You can use herbs in teas, tablets, tinctures or aromatherapy to soothe yourself and get to sleep naturally. -
The Causes and Effects of InsomniaAround 1/3 of the population suffers from insomnia, which causes a myriad of other problems. There are many causes, and the good news is most of them can be addressed. Read my checklist of potential causes to see if any fit for you. -
It Hurts Too Much Too SleepStrains, sprains and muscle soreness, nerve pain and headaches can all contribute to insomnia. Examine some simple remedies for pain that's keeping you from getting the rest you need. -
What Do Women Want from Men?A study of 200 women asked them what made them happy or unhappy in relationships with the men they knew. If you really want to know what women want in their relationships with men, read on!
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HypoglycemiaRead about Mike, who had worsening attacks of hypoglycemia until he change his eating patterns. This article provides an overview of hypoglycemia, its symptoms, causes and prevention, as well as its affect on weight. -
Preventing and Treating HypoglycemiaTips and techniques for preventing hypoglycemia with diet and nutrition, and for treating hypoglycemic attacks when they occur.
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Preventing Hypoglycemia in ChildrenHypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, can occur after children have eaten too much sugar; or when their diets lack nutrition. Read on for tips about preventing hypoglycemia in children. -
The Salad in Your YardMany of the wild plants in your garden are not only edible, but much more nutritious than garden vegetables. include "weeds" in your family's diet; a sustainable and simple solution to staying healthy and cutting food costs. -
Getting DumpedNothing hurts more than learning that the person you love no longer loves you. This article presents 10 supportive and practical options for dealing with the pain of a broken heart.
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Impromptu HannukahHannukah poetry, love poem
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Moving to the CountryIf you've ever wondered what it's like to live in the country, here's a chance to read about it from two city-dwellers who've done it. -
When is a Spider Bite Not a Spider Bite?When our Siamese cat became ill, it took weeks of vet visits and a highly knowledgeable veterinarian to save him. -
Secrets, Openness and Lies: The Rules of Your RelationshipAll relationships have unspoken contracts, and relationships work when both people have the same ideas about the "rules"--what they are, their importance in maintaining the relationship and what it means to break them. -
Discovering Hawaii, The Big Island: When Aloha Means F*** You, Big Island StyleA trip through Kona Country is filled with excitement, wonder--and disappointment.
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Discovering the Big Island: Dining at the Manago Hotel in Captain Cook, Hawaii - Travel Books Sometimes Lie to You . . .An account of the food and fragrances of one of Hawaii's oldest hotels -
Fourth of July Dessert: Red, White & Blue ShortcakeI encountered this simple and delicious cake-and-fruit concoction at a July 4th block party. I was 8 years old, and had never seen a themed dessert before. -
Gin Cocktails for a 4th of July Party Celebration: GimletsThe lime juice and honey mixture softens the gin to a mystic haze, making seconds likely and thirds downright dangerous. The culinary references to our Limey cousins can't be missed in this all-American drink.