Linda Louise Johnson
Linda Louise Johnson is an animal lover, crafter and hobbyist, graphic art afficionado and veteran writer. Her work has been featured on Associated Content, Yahoo! News, and eHow as well as in Poetry Garden, Indianapolis Dine and Crossway Publications. As an award-winning TV and radio writer and producer won First Place Award for Best National Public Service Film and is in AC/Yahoo! Top 1000 for 2010,
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Creative writing major at IU. Lifetime career in advertising including ownership of Johnson & Johnson Marketing Communications, AdCetera, National First Place Awardwinner Public Service for Special Children film, Addy Awards, AC's Funniest Writers 2009Interests
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Wealth is of the heart, not the hand. . .. John Milton
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Good Friday HurtsThe darkness of Good Friday is eclipsed by the radiance of resurrection morning. -
Native Alaskan's Dog Team Sets the Winning Record on the Iditarod TrailWhen a Native Alaskan wins the Iditarod, it reminds us of the Great Race of Mercy in 1925, when dog sled teams covered the ice in 40-below-zero weather to deliver lifesaving diphtheria vaccine to Nome. -
Comfort for Your Family when a Beloved Pet DiesYour family needs time for bereavement when a beloved pet dies. Ceremonies, sharing memories and pictures can help you work through grief. -
In Memoriam: Sir Pooch 1997-2011Letting go of a beloved pet.
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Julianne Moore to Play Sarah Palin on HBOJulianne Moore will play Sarah Palin in HBO'S adaptation of the political book, Game Change. What, you were expecting Tina Fey?
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Is Your Dog Making You Sick?The CDC discusses "Zoonoses:" Why you should not sleep with flea-infested, infected or rabid pets.(As if you wanted to) -
Gluten Sniffing Westminster Show Dog and Lifesaver: Meet Elias, Champion BeauceronHow does a champion Beauceron show dog end up sniffing food for a living? -
Westminster Show Dog Works to Help Special Needs ChildrenYou'll find Wyatt the Rhodesian Ridgeback and owner Janice Wolfe at the famous Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, but you'll also find them helping kids with special needs.Also published on: -
The Pre-Westminster Fashion Show: Dogs in Tutus and TuxesA fashion show for dogs?? Yes, and some arrive in limos to hit the runway at the Pre-Westminster Fashion Show. But it's all for a good cause. -
The President Who Communicated Hope: Ronald ReaganAt last the hostages were home, and Ronald Reagan, with perhaps the greatest ability to communicate hope of any President, convinced us to believe in ourselves again. -
IcecapadesSince we now have our own personal skating rink, the dog and the car both want to take a spin. -
Do Small Dogs Live Longer? Do Certain Dog Breeds Live Longer? (Yes.)Many different factors determine the lifespan of your dog. Unfortunately, most of them are not under your control. -
Pre-School and Kindergarten Memory Game Tests Powers of ObservationPre-schoolers and kindergartners love guessing games. This one tests memory and powers of observation. -
Why Multisensory Teaching Works Well for Dyslexic ChildrenDon't just show it, say it; and then don't just show and say it, touch it! It's multisensory learning, and it works for dyslexic children and all children learning to write! -
Hand Clapping Songs Make Kids Smarter, Research ShowsHey, we're not just playing patty-cake. We're training brains. -
Dejected, Rejected and Suspected: Why This May Not Be Your Best Valentine's DayNow you've really done it. Broken up with one of them and alienated the other. Not your best Valentine's Day, darlin'. -
How to Ward Off a Coyote AttackWile E. Coyote and friends may be multiplying near you. Are your pets and children in danger? -
A Dog's Top Ten New Year Resolutions (According to Sir Pooch),Sir Pooch would like to share his Top Ten New Year Resolutions, although they are late. He reminds you that dogs can't read calendars, so just be grateful he even got the right month.
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My Dog Ate a Lead Pencil. Is it Toxic to Dogs?Dogs 101: Why pencils don't cause lead poisoning, are not toxic to dogs, and you should still call the vet.
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Kindergarten Math: Can Kindergartners Learn Algebra with Gumdrops and Marshmallows?The sooner the better! That's what educators now say about teaching algebraic concepts as part of kindergarten math. And you can even make it fun with gumdrops and marshmallows!
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Kindergarten Math: Free Printable Lesson Plans and Candy Counting ChartWant to set your kindergartner up for a love of math? Use these tactile, kinesthetic learning methods, plans, and printable sheets. Then buy some M&M's or jelly beans! -
Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?How do you know if your little one is ready for kindergarten? See if you recognize your child's behavior in these descriptions. -
My Dog Ate Chocolate. What Should I Do?If your dog eats something toxic (like a jumbo chocolate bar) after vet hours, you have a decision to make: Call an emergency vet or do a little research first.
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Kroger Recalls Three Brands of Cat and Dog Food: Old Yeller, Pet Pride and Kroger Value Foods May Be ContaminatedThree bargain brands of food sold by Kroger have been recalled because of possible aflatoxin contamination. Do not serve your pet Old Yeller, Pet Pride or Kroger Value food brands until you check the recall list. -
New Puppy for Christmas: Not a Good IdeaWait until after Christmas to bring a new puppy home. You'll have more time for bonding, training, and protecting your pup. -
Pine Cone Christmas Trees Kids Can Make in MinutesNow the kids can make Christmas trees out of pine cones in a matter of minutes! A Christmas craft from Crazy Auntie. -
My Picks for the 2010 National Dog Show: Looking for Star QualitySome show dogs have star quality. Pizazz. Panache. But at the National Dog Show, the judges go by AKC breed standards instead. -
National Dog Show Winners and Best of Show 2010The National Dog Show comes on every year after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. So you don't have to watch football, you can . . . go to the dogs.
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My Favorite Christmas OldiesBing and Dean and Frank and Perry are all here, singing some Christmas oldies. But where you say, is "I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus?" Read on. -
My Favorite MuslimsUntil you have met a few real, actual Muslims, don't jump to conclusions. -
Science Project: Teach Kids to Make a Candy Model of the EarthSweet science project: Kids can make a model of the earth, layer by layer, using nothing but melted chocolate, marshmallows and peppermint candy. -
Make Earthquakes and Volcanoes with Graham Crackers and FrostingYou won't believe how easily the concepts of plate tectonics can be grasped when you use graham crackers and frosting to teach your students. -
The Kindergartner's Favorite Way to Learn to Spell: The Graham Cracker GameLearning to spell is lots of fun for kindergartners, especially if they get to eat their words. Spelling with graham crackers and frosting is yummy. -
How to Train Your Dog by Turning Your BackYou may have to make your guests stand and face the hall closet to teach your dog some manners. The house rule has to be no interaction until your dog is calm and civilized and that may mean turning your back.
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Looking Back at a Famous National Dog Show Champion: RufusRufus has his own Facebook page, articles all over the internet, and is the Triple Crown winner of U.S. dog shows. So why is he beginning his third career? -
How Do Judges Score Dogs at The National Dog ShowThe National Dog Show Presented by Purina always airs on Thanksgiving afternoon, directly following the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. It now rivals football in popularity.
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Adopting My Dog from the Humane Society of Indianapolis, IndianaAdopting a pet from the humane society may be just what your family needs to do. It was for ours.
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How to Eat a Pomegranate Without Getting Red and Sticky FacedYou will eventually get to the deliciously sweet tart pomegranate juice inside the little juice sac seed things inside the pith inside the pomegranate. If all else fails, try the Suck and Dribble Method. -
Thanksgiving Turku (Turkey Haiku)Do you suppose ol' man Turkey knows what's about to befall him as he struts and pecks around? -
Soldier, I Thank YouFor every age a warrior class arises putting country first. -
Make a Thanksgiving Place Mat ... For Your Pet Dog or CatMake Thanksgiving special for your pets too! Let the kids make Thanksgiving place mats for your dog or cat. -
Monday's Miracle: Little Boy Falls Seven Floors, and is SavedAn 18 month old falls from the top floor of an apartment building in Paris and a passerby catches him. Miracle on a Monday! -
Thanksgiving Crafts and Treats Kids Can Make: Pilgrim PowerToo bad the pilgrims didn't have chocolate and marshmallow treats on the first Thanksgiving! But your kids can make them, and eat them too, while they're making fun pilgrim Thanksgiving crafts. -
My Muse Doesn't Want to Pay Her DuesMy muse, not enthused, will sometimes complain about the pain of writing and writing all day and nighting-- and taking assignments that seem to be confinements.
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My Interview with an African Grey Parrot, Dorian GrayAfrican Grey parrot Dory comments on his home life, his care and feeding, and his pet cats in an exclusive parrot interview. (Includes some original parrot poetry too.) -
Why You Can't Adopt a Black Cat for HalloweenYour animal shelter may refuse to let anyone adopt a black cat around Halloween, or anytime during October. Do people actually try to use live black cats as part of their spooky Halloween decor? -
New Kindergarten Spelling Games for Winter: Snow-SpellingHave your kindergartner write her spelling words in the snow -- even if the snow is really just shaving cream. Here are more tactile, action-learning kindergarten spelling games. -
Weird Things You May Not Know About Guinea PigsGuinea pigs are not pigs. Not from New Guinea. Not lab rats. They are among the most popular pets in America. And you can even choose their fur coats. -
Shaving Cream Ghosts and Halloween Spelling Words for KindergartnersKindergartners really want to work on their Halloween spelling words when they get to write them in . . . shaving cream. If you do this, don't forget the paper towels.
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Yes, League of Women Voters, We Want to Say the Pledge of AllegianceHave you ever seen an audience stand and say the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag -- after being told not to? You will when you watch this League of Women Voters Candidate Forum clip.
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English Teacher's Treat: Paraprosdokian, Word of the DayHomer Simpson uses it. So did Groucho Marx and Winston Churchill. It's a figure of speech perfect for a lesson in English class.
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Where the H is My H, Toshiba?Can it be? I've worn out two keyboards on my laptop? Now I need number 3. What the H is going on? -
Get an MBA Degree to Make it in a Marketing CareerThere may be more MBA's walking around than ever. There may be more MBA's out of work than ever. But that doesn't mean you don't need an MBA to make it in a marketing career.
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Get an Online Master's Degree in the Fast Growing Field of Human ResourcesSave time and money getting an online Master's degree in Human Resources. Plus keep your job, make your own schedule, and see your family once in a while.
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My Analysis of MY Best Loved Associated Content /Yahoo! Articles and Why They Have Such Page View PizazzHey, how come you like my pet skunk article better than the others? Even my articles on Halloween Pumpkin Decorating and Religious Conversions and Archie Bunker and Pat Robertson? -
Coyotes Who Dine on Pet Dogs and Cats: Pet Owner Wants a Coyote Control ProgramHave you observed coyotes in daylight in your neighborhood attacking pets? Your area could be in stage 4 of coyote aggression. At stage 5, your pet could be in danger, even if you're standing right there.
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Using Kinesthetics to Help Kindergartners Learn Spelling WordsHave kindergartners write those spelling words in Jello, make their own alphabet blocks, or "be" the letters. It's kinesthetic learning, and it's fun!
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Free Printable Pet Coloring Pages for First-GradersGreat class project! Coloring pages to print out, and poems too, about skunks,iguanas, raccoons, bugs, even a kinkajou!
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Fifth Grade Spelling Lesson: Silent ConsonantsWhat does handkerchief have in common with autumn? Annie the fifth grader found out: They each have a silent consonant.
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Four Methods for Reducing Thunderstorm Phobia in Dogs from SheltersShelter dogs and herding breed dogs are especially prone to thunderstorm anxiety. Does that mean their fears have to escalate into full blown phobia? Not if you use these successful methods of reducing fear in dogs.
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Exotic Pets: Donna the IguanaWanna pet iguana? All you have to do is duplicate a rain forest in your home, and your iguana could grow to be six feet long (if you add the tail), and live for ten or twenty years. -
Why Maine Coon Show Cats Are Ideal Pets and ChampionsThey're America's first show cats. They're the gentle giants of the cat world. They're Maine Coon cats and they can handle cat shows, judges, bathing, grooming, children, dogs and more. -
How to Adopt a Wild Horse for $125He may be the great-great-great-great grandson of a Spanish conquistadore's runaway mustang. And you can adopt him, your very own wild horse, for a mere $125. Plus food, stabling, veterinary care . . .
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Exotic Pets: the African Giant Black MillipedeThe African Giant Black Millipede is an arthropod with an intimidating name, but it can't bite or sting. People actually do keep African Giant Black Millipedes as pets! -
Exotic Pets: Little SkunkCute, cuddly, furry, funny, doesn't even stink. Surprise, it's a pet skunk, whaddya think? -
Exotic Pets: the KinkajouThat cute little kinkajou can be long lived, docile and sweet. Unless you try to wake him up for lunch. -
Train Your Dog to Know as Many Words as Rico the Border CollieTrain your dog to know a toy bear from a toy bunny. Soon, you'll have him fetching all kinds of things for you, just like Rico the Wonder Dog border collie.
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Did Facebook Founder Donate $100 Million to Counteract Bad Movie Buzz?He co-founded Facebook in 2004. In 2010 he is the 35th richest man in America, at age 26. He just gave away $100 million to schools in New Jersey, right before the release of a critical movie about him.
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Dear Old FriendIf you have an old friend who would do anything for you, and likewise a friend you would do anything for, a friend for whom you want everything wonderful, all joy and goodness -- then you will know why I wrote this. -
Dog Hero at Ground Zero: Trackr the German ShepherdDogs can be heroes. And dogs can be part of history. Such is the story of Trackr, the German Shepherd on September 11, 2001.
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How to Rehabilitate Your Pet Raccoon to Live in the WildCan your pet raccoon ever make it in the wild? Only if you take it to a licensed rehabilitator. -
The Black Squirrels of MichiganIn Michigan the squirrels dress up in sleek black fur. -
Weird Things You Need to Know About Your Pet RaccoonDid you know Pet Raccoons like to wash their food before they eat it? Can be potty-trained? Can open locks? -
Laborless DayOn Labor Day, let's
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Kindergarten Word Games: Fun with SpellingPlaying bingo and painting the sidewalk are good ways to learn your spelling words. Just ask a kindergartner!
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Fifth Grade Vocabulary Sheet: The Root Words "Foil" and "Manu"Connect the roots! Read how Annie writes a voice mail message using words made of the root word "manu" and more.
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How to Keep Your Puppy Healthy, Happy and HilariousHere are some helpful do's and don'ts for your happy puppy.
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Protect Your Puppy from Danger, Disasters and Other Dumb StuffPuppies get into everything. Puppies run away and don't know how to get back. Puppies eat everything because they haven't taken a course in Poison 101. Other dogs, traffic, heat, cold--you have to protect them from all of it. -
Tips on Picking Out the Perfect PuppyTo make sure you pick the perfect puppy for you and your family, here are some puppy pointers you should know. -
Mustn't Make AC/Yahoo Mad at MeCould all my favorites just stop writing for one darn second so I can get caught up? So I can meet my deadlines? So AC/Yahoo won't get mad?
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Skateboarding Priest Reaches Out to TeenagersA skateboarding priest in Hungary draws youth into the Christian faith and becomes a You Tube sensation in the process.
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Despritution and GleetitudeSome moods are so pervasive they need new names.
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Kindergarten Spelling Lessons: Six Fun Ways to Learn New WordsKindergartners love to learn to spell words, especially if they get to jump, hop, giggle, climb and color in the process.
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Fifth Grade Spelling Lesson: I Before EFifth graders in Fishers are learning the old ditty that begins "I before e..."
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Your Pet Raccoon and Some Raccoon Warnings and LawsWhat should you do if you find an adorable baby raccoon, orphaned and alone? Call a licensed rehabilitator. Don't pick it up.
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Catnip and KryptoniteWhen you can't stand it with OR without him. Or her. A poem written in the maiku style I just invented.
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Nine-ish at Last!When I hit a hundred thousand page views, I didn't yell out "yay" I didn't write an article at 150 K, So I think I'm due to celebrate that I'm Clout 9 today. -
My Pet Skunk and Weird Skunk FactsFifi La Skunk knows no fear, is strong and well able to open your cabinet doors. Let's just hope she doesn't figure out the refrigerator.
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My Religious Conversion: it All Started with Archie BunkerGod tried to get my attention for years. It wasn't until Archie Bunker snuck his baby grandson into church that I noticed.
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Lost Pets: Panjo the Pet Tiger Found After Two DaysWhen a 310 pound pet tiger is on the loose, who is in the most danger? The people, or the pet? -
The Most Annoying Mistakes in Grammar: It's and ItsYou have been using "It's" when you should have used "Its" and the Grammar Grouch is quite annoyed. The Grammar Grouch Says: Know Your It's from Your Its -
O Baby, What's Your Secret?Baby newborn moons dance around the rings of Saturn. And they're telling the secret that God is still in the creation business. -
My $32 Million Dollar Day Including a Message from Madame NyaguHave you ever had a day when the sky opens and millions of dollars are dumped on you? Or at least you get an email from the tragically rich Madame What's-Her-Face?
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Poetry People.Are some people more moved by sad words on a page, than a real live person's pain?
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Hot Word of the Day, Barbarian (Blah-Blah-Blah), Your Vocabulary VitaminBarbarian is a rather nutritious Vocabulary Vitamin when you consider it started out meaning babblehead and ended up meaning redneck savage, with a few stops in between. -
Five Reasons Your Dog Rolls Around on the GroundWhy does your dog love to flop on his back and roll around on the ground? Is he scratching an itch? Disguising his scent? Marking his territory? Killing imaginary prey? Yes. -
Red White and Blue Forever.A forever poem, not just a July 4th poem.
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Weird Places to Take Your Family This Summer (Minus One)Just how weird do you want your family vacation to be? So weird balls roll uphill and you can't stand up? So weird you can see acres of sculptures made from junk? Good, you'll love these weird places to take the family this summer. -
You Dirty Rotten ChainbreakerThis has gone around the world 500 times. Who are you to break the chain? -
25 Cat Facts, Myths and Truths You May Not KnowBut you may not know what common misconceptions about cats are nothing but myths, and which facts about cats are absolutely true. Read on to find out the difference between cat myths and cat facts. -
The Ape and the Hound Dog: Unlikely PalsHow many orangutans have their own hound dog for a pet? So far we only know of one: Surya the ape, and his pet Rosco, the hound dog.
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Dreaming in Purple - HaikuWhy is the phrase "deep purple" so evocative of romance tinged with sadness? -
Noisy Word of the Day: Onomatopoeia, Our Vocabulary VitaminOur Word of the Day can describe anything from a tuba's oompah to the chef's sizzle and crackle. This Vocabulary Vitamin can be anything from the little bird's chirp, to the big guy's burp. It's onomatopoeia. -
Insipid Word of the Day: Jejune, Your Vocabulary VitaminThis vocabulary vitamin sounds nice, but it's really a put-down. It's a very lukewarm word of the day.
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A Marine Sings the Fourth Verse of the Star Spangled BannerAnd this be our motto: "In God is our trust." You'll find it in the fourth verse of the Star Spangled Banner. -
A Review of "How to Present the Gospel to Young Children," by Associated Content's Jack WellmanJack Wellman once walked around on his knees in a third-grade Sunday School room. Bet you want to know why! -
Domesticated Dogs Are Dumber Than Wild Ones, Tests ShowAre dogs so dependent on humans they've lost their problem-solving skills? -
What to Do with Your Next $100: Save It, Spend it or Give it AwayDo you have a Subtraction, Addition or Multiplication Mentality when it comes to money management? What you would do with an extra $100 tells you.
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The White Light Around YouThe old masters painted them around the heads of holy men. Angels were depicted as having them. But do halos exist today? And what do they mean? If you see one, you'll know.
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Hot Word of the Day: Cognoscenti, Your Vocabulary VitaminThis word is for those in the know, the people with superior and informed knowledge in a special field; those with highly refined taste and impeccable standards, especially in the area of fine arts.
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Hot Word of the Day: AgitaThis word is Italian-American slang, but it wound up in Webster's anyway. Do you smell garlic?
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How Strange is Your Brain? an Anonymous Email QuizYou know your brain is strange, but would you like to know just how strange? This test is completely unscientific, but take it anyway.
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Who's the Alpha Dog at Your House? Take This QuizYour dog has an Internal Ranking Code. Find out how you rank, and you'll know who the alpha dog is at your house.
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Did You Ask to Be Born?People say they didn't ask to be born. But maybe they did. -
Get Your Bachelor's Degree OnlineThe Two-Second Commute, the Night Owl Benefit, the Techno Buzz and other good reasons to get a Bachelor's Degree online.
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AKC Honors Mixed-Breed Doggies: The Canine Partner ProgramEnough with the disdain for mixed-breed dogs. Now your chowkypoo(chow-husky-poodle),Jackpughoundahuahua or any other mix-a-mutt can be registered as an AKC Canine Partner.
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How to Build a Successful Personal Brand in the Business WorldPerception is reality. Creating the competent, professional persona you show to the work world is more important than you think.
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Simple Joys Are EnoughThere is a peace that comes without shouting. -
AKC Dog Obedience Test: Can Your Dog Pass?Can Fang pass this AKC Dog Obedience test without peeing on the test giver, or refusing to come when called? Find out here.
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Peter, Paul and HairyIt gets pretty hairy when you take it from Peter, give it to Paul and find out you're overdrawn after all. -
Attention Deficit Writing DisorderIf you don't like what I wrote today, don't worry. It'll be completely different tomorrow. -
I Wish Someone Would Call Me Mommy"Mommy I need you!" What I wouldn't give to hear that little voice again.
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Hot Word of the Day: Immolate, Your Vocabulary VitaminIf you throw yourself across a funeral pyre and set yourself ablaze, you'll be demonstrating this Word of the Day: Immolate.
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National Day of Prayer Presidential Proclamation"If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14 -
Wow Word of the Day: MagniloquentA Vocabulary Vitamin that's like magnificent, eloquent and elegant all smooshed together. It's magniloquent, our Word of the Day.
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Word of the Day: Uxorial, a Vocabulary Vitamin for the Very MarriedUxorial is a very wifely Word of the Day, while its significant other uxurious is not something he wants to be called.
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Word of the Day: Chiliad, Your Vocabulary VitaminA rhythmic and literary way to say one thousand. But how do you say it? Just the way you would if you were advertising the soup: Chili - ad.
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Weird Things You Can Do with Your Washer and Dryer when You EntertainYour washer are dryer have been sitting there waiting for you to invite them to your party. Put them to work, they're bored! -
Lost Dogs: "Dog of War" Found in Afghanistan a Year LaterAfter a violent battle in Afghanistan, Sabi was missing. She had saved many lives sniffing out roadside bombs and explosives. Who saved hers? -
Lost Dogs: Family Dog Found on Deserted IslandTurbulent waters off the coast of Australia tossed a family's pet overboard in shark-infested waters. Somehow she made it to a deserted island and survived.
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The Herding Dog Breeds: Did Your Dog's Ancestors Have a Job?Rin Tin Tin and Lassie were both from the dog breed group known as the "herding dogs".
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Why Am I so Ornery?I'm so ornery I really don't care if you read this.
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Where Can You Get a Marketing Degree Online?Distance learning is the new buzzword in education. It means you can get your degree "at a distance." You can do it online.
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What Exactly is a PhD?Who really needs a PhD, and who doesn't? A look at what it takes, and who can take it. -
Nebraska Signs Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act into LawWe now know that unborn babies after 20 weeks gestation feel pain during death. Even if you are pro-choice, I'm sure you are not pro-torture.
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When Not to Get a Perm: See that Piece of Straw? That's My HairNo perm for you, she told me. You told me. Angel Vee even told me. But I did it anyway. -
Fly Control: Weird Things You Can Do with Baggies, Plus Shaving Cream Carpet Cleaning TipsMore Handy Homemaker tips from Lindy Lou to help you get rid of pesky flies, ugly carpet stains, and embarrassing itching. -
Talking Heads, Amateur Night and Other TV Production StuffWhat's the baby looking at? Why does that guy do his own commercials? Answers to that and other questions about TV production. -
People-Watching at the Saturday Night Chinese BuffetAre you a Boomerang Buffet Eater, a Mountain Climber or a One-at-a Timer? Find out here. -
Weather Dog Indicates Tornado Won't Hit Fishers, IndianaCan you trust your dog to give accurate weather reports? -
Resurrection"Did not our heart burn within us when He walked with on the road and opened the scriptures to us?" Luke 24:32 -
Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pets -- Because Your Dog Can't Join the ArmyThese Guardian Angels protect the pets left behind by military personnel, and keep them healthy and safe until soldiers come back.
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Weird Word of the Week: Balaclava, Your Vocabulary VitaminIt's fun to say, full of A's (four of them), and doesn't mean what you think it does. -
Beautiful ManHe rides while we walk.
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Take Today's Vocabulary Vitamin and Stop All This ObfuscatingYou know how it is when you feel as if someone unscrewed the top of your head like a jar lid and poured in dark murky water? Please say yes. That's because of today's Vocabulary Vitamin.
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Quick! What's Another Word for Becoming a Vampire? Take a Vocabulary Vitamin to Find OutToday's Vocabulary Vitamin is just the word you need to describe what has happened to any of your acquaintances who have turned into vampires. -
Dogs Who Save Lives: Sled Dogs Togo and Balto Make Historic Serum RunTogo and Balto, the historic sled dogs who were lifesavers in the Serum Run of 1925, are indeed heroic and noble beasts.
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17,000 Faith-Based Doctors Oppose Health Care Bill's Abortion FundingShould doctors and medical professionals have a right to refuse to commit what they believe is murder? Should people who don't think it's murder have a right to sue them? And should we have to pay for it all as taxpayers?
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Go to the Vet Clinic for Severe Dog DandruffSevere dog dandruff always has an underlying cause. Get your dog to the vet clinic to find out what it is.
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How to Be a St. Patrick's Day Comedian: Get Some Irish Jokes, Irish Sayings and Leprechaun ShoesIf you don't mind being laughed at, you can dress up like a leprechaun and tell Irish jokes. And what's more, they'll pay ye a wee sum. -
Libby the Housecleaner Asks: is Cleaning Demeaning?In a fractured economy, Libby turns to housecleaning to pay for some groceries. She cleans houses until they sparkle, but never knows how much her hard work is appreciated. -
Sir Pooch Goes to the Self Serve Dog WashThe dog wash, like the car wash, supplies all the soapy suds, water, and dryers, and cleans up all the mess. Unlike the car wash, you do have do some scrubbing. -
Ugliest Mansions in the U.S.: Tiger Woods, Mike Tyson, Britney Spears, the SopranosThese ugly celebrity mansions prove once again that having money is not the same as having good taste. -
Did You Notice This Notification Notifying You that I'm Publishing This?This is your notification to notify me immediately if you do not receive a notice notifying you that you noticed I published something. Except if you don't notice it how will I know no notification was noted?
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Red Wine, White Wine: When to Chill, When Not to Chill, According to Chateau Thomas Winery in Fishers"Improper serving temperature is one of the common reasons people say they don't like a particular wine." Charles Thomas, Winemaker. -
What is it About the Sun?A day when the sun coming in the window, making patterns on the rug, shining over all the cares of winter, warms my heart. -
This Pretty PlanetNewly assembled photo montages from NASA show our blue marbled planet's awesome beauty. -
Does Every Dog Enjoy Dog Parks? Apparently NotSome dogs think they're people. So when they go to a dog park it's a rude awakening to see four legged furry monsters that look just like them.
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How to Whiten Teeth with Banana Peels, Plus Carpet Cleaning and Kitty Cat PukeCarpet cleaning tips for taking care of kitty cat puke, candle wax and crushing. Plus free bonus Handy Homemaker tips from Lindy Lou.
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Toys to Keep Your Dog from Getting BoredWant to keep your dogs interested and active, challenged and rewarded, so they won't have time to shred your slippers? Here are some toys that will help.
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Weird Things You Can Do with Apple Cider VinegarHoly Homemaker! To solve ring-around-the-toilet, make mini-volcanoes or use for weight loss, you'd better be buying apple cider vinegar by the keg. Or gallon anyway.
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Why Your Dog Needs a Dog Tag and a Microchip: Lost Dog StoriesYour dog (and cat) need more than one form of ID. Because dog tags come off, and not everybody looks for a tattoo, or has a scanner. -
Get Rid of Windshield Fog with a Chalk Eraser and Improve Driving VisibilityNo more foggy windshields, unripe pears, or checks you never mailed. Holy Homemaker!
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Weird Things to Do with Ziploc Bags: like Squirt-a-Yolk!Squirt your yolks, freeze your will, and other Lindy Lou Handy Homemaker Tips.
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Sneezing Squirrels: How to Keep Squirrels Out of Your PlantsHachoo! Lindy Lou would never suggest anything that would poison or trap these adorable creatures who invade your attic to give birth.
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Things a Gorilla Knows About BananasMore Lindy Lou Handy Homemaker Tips: Things gorillas know about bananas plus how to pick your peppers.
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Are You Killing Your Clothes Dryer with Fabric Softener Sheets?A Lindy Lou Handy Homemaker Tip: The innocent use of fabric softener sheets may be endangering your neighborhood. Or then again . . .
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Abortion Increases Where Clinics Are: 94% Are Located in Predominantly Black Urban AreasAbortion is the ugliest form of racism. That's what national black leaders and Georgia legislators are saying.
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My Car was Only KiddingWhat do you think about a perfectly good car that decides to turn on it's anti theft protection and refuse to run until it's been towed 3 times?
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My Elegant Valentine's Day Dinner at White CastleCandlelight and flowers. Tablecloths and table service. Menus and complimentary Valentine's Day dessert. This is White Castle? -
Focus on Your Drawer Pulls and KnobsYour drawers and cabinets need some bling, some flash, some jazz. So how about some new drawer pulls and knobs? -
The Guest Bedroom as Cozy Haven: Old World Warmth and ComfortBegin gathering thoughtful, whimsical luxury touches for your guest bedroom and turn it into a cozy haven full of old world warmth. -
With Apologies to Robert FrostFeel sorry for my car which is waiting out in the cold, not even knowing it has a sick fuel pump and can't move an inch. Which sucks. -
The Truth About Saint PatrickA poem about the fact that St. Patrick wasn't Irish and wasn't Catholic...until later. All he knew of God he learned as a slave on the Irish hillside. -
A Matter of PigmentThe day Ginny and I went to breakfast at the hotel, I learned something about the assumptions people make, based on pigment. -
Why I Want to Be like My Dog when I Grow UpNobody has to teach a dog how to be loyal and forgiving, or how to love unconditionally. -
How to Sponsor a Haiti OrphanYou can personally help a child in Haiti to heal, to learn, to be safe, fed and educated. It doesn't cost thousands of dollars, and you don't have to wait three years. -
Vocabulary List for Snow DaysWords you'll never find in the Snictionary. -
Associated Content Writer Extraordinaire Charlotte Kuchinsky Answers Her Own Questions and Some of MineAn interview with Charlie: Answers, advice and insights into her life and writing. -
Lindy Lou Cheers for the Colts at the SuperbowlAn unlikely sports fan, having been indoctrinated by three sports nut Johnsons, Lindy Lou cheers on the Colts and dares to pray. -
My Beautiful StepdaughterI never had a daughter until I married her father.
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Make Homemade Cards for Valentine's Day: Heart of My HeartsThink of all the reasons you love him, and write each one on a paper heart. Tie them with a ribbon and give him a Heart of My Heart homemade card for Valentine's Day. -
What You Hate About Your Man's Morning RitualDoes he have to be so cheerful? Does he have to be so noisy? Can you ever get in the bathroom? Good thing he's such a hunk.
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Celebrity Nail Styles Spotted on Lady Gaga, Kid Sister, BeyonceIf Lady Gaga and other celebrities can make a fashion statement right down to the dazzling nail art on their fingertips, why shouldn't you? You can do many of these nail designs yourself -- others will require the help of your nail salon.
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Bridal Shower Invitation Wording: Hearts N' Flowers Are Perfect for ShowersShower the bride. Make your invitation as special as she is!
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Cry from HaitiMemmay's article about child trafficking in Haiti was heartbreaking. I wondered what such a child could say or pray. -
Best Poor Man's Valentine's Day Gifts for Her: White Castle DinnerHey baby, just because you're poor don't mean she don't love you no more. Even if you can't be extravagant, you can still be inventive. -
Cat Toys to Make Any Kitty's Life ExcitingIs your kitty a stalker with nothing to stalk? A hunter with no prey? Now you can fix that with cat toys that present challenge and 'catisfaction.' -
Haiti -- What I KnowSacrifices, unbearable reality, and miracles. -
Edgar Allen Poe on His Birthday: Cognac and Roses NevermoreThis is Poe's 201st birthday, but for the first time in sixty years, no one brought him roses. -
First CroakIt's the first noise you've made since last night. And it sounds like a sick frog.
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Doggie Dandruff: What to Do If Your Doggie is FlakingYou see the white flakes. You know it's not snowing. It's coming from the dog! It's the dreaded doggie dandruff. Now what? -
What Pat Robertson Said About Haiti's Deal with the Devil: Out of Context or Out of His Mind?Is Pat Robertson one song short of a hymnal, or did Haiti really make a deal with the devil?
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Your 2010 Holiday Calendar Including Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Cinco De Mayo and More, Minus New Year's Because We Already Did thatDates, tips and wisecracks to guide you through the 2010 holidays. -
Snow Report: Let the Kids Make Snow ShakesSnow Report: More snow, more kids home from school. More Snow Shakes! Yay! -
Lindy Lou's Easy Eater Neck Sling and Other Ways to Ward Off Weight Loss in Twenty TenA Weight Gain Guide that makes every trip to the kitchen more calorific, and even suggests a night eating strategy. -
Wedding Invitation Wording and StyleIt's your wedding, and it's your wedding invitation. You two get to decide what it's like, not Emily Post. (Or your mother-in-law.) -
New Year's Poem: 2010 is When?About the time I get the hang of writing in the New Year, it's the old year. then there's a new New Year. -
Your New Christmas Vocabulary List, Goofy Gifts for Single Girlfriends, Indiana Safety Travel Tip and a RequestHelp for Santaclaustrophobics and more. -
Solace of the Winter SolsticeOn the one hand the longest night is over, on the other winter's here to hover.