Joanne Faries
Tired of the red stapler, I left the business world to stare at a new set of four walls. Researching, writing, and wondering what the heck I am doing, I am the envy of many friends. My husband hopes I learn to cook. My book My Zoo World is available on Amazon
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Misdirected ShardsFlowers delivered on Mother's Day should bring joy. However, Phil, the delivery man in this tale, learns otherwise. Misdirection and miscommunications brings misdirected shards.
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Ticket Punched for SuccessDerrick Hibbard's College Fast Track book offers a streamlined action oriented guide to success as youth transition from high school to college. Concise and entertaining, the book offers common sense and critical tips that are easy to apply.
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Graduation Congratulation ConcertoEnjoy a high school graduation poetry salute for a young woman. -
Visit Australia - Anytime's Great, but February's BestBest time to visit Australia is February. Summer sunshine and a warm Aussie welcome to tourists is key to travel here. Lots to do in a variety of terrain makes a February Australian escape worth it.
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Communication and CakeEveryone has advice for the wedding day. I say the key to the wedding day and ultimately the marriage is communication, lack of debt, and darn tasty cake.
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Leftover Memoriesa prose ode to the joy of leftovers and thanksgiving memories. Not a classic poem, but a Thanksgiving piece.
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Zip into Adventure: Soar Above the TreesTry a zip line canopy adventure in Spicewood Texas. Huge cypress trees support the lines and you can enjoy an eco-nature family trip. For the earthbound, zip line proves to be a thrill.
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The Lake House Will Head to Video Very SoonThe Lake House should have been a Lifetime movie of the week. Instead, Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves, are reunited for this snoozefest. With predictable plot and stilted dialogue, "The Lake House' is unfortunately boring. That's bad for a summer flick
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The Canon Elph Offers a Great Photo SolutionThe Canon Elph produces a variety of picture sizes that will rival a digital experience. Small and sturdy, it is my favorite non-necessity purchase. Taking consistent quality pictures for over ten years, the Canon Elph has stood the test of time.
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Entourage: THE Show to Watch This Summer on HBOBring four guys from New York City and throw them into the high glitz Hollywood life. Entourage follows the young rising actor,Vince, and his loyal buddies as they navigate career and life choices amidst glam and temptation. How do they stay grounded?
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Cruise's M:I-3 Is Action Packed AdventureSummer 2006 movie season kicks off with a sequel worth seeing, "M:I-3". Mission Impossible for the third time is director, J.J.Abram's first foray into feature film and he gives Tom Cruise a winner. Action packed and stunt filled, M:I-3 is rousing fun.
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The Film United 93 is Meant to Make You ThinkIf you had no knowledge of 9/11/2001, you would be transfixed by the film "United 93". The drama, action, and pacing of the film are sweeping. However, knowing what occured on 9/11 only intensifies the story told in this film and leaves one reflective.
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Worst Date EverI was the nerd girl who was on the periphery and cleaned up messy situations. Hence, this is the worst date ever that I did not actually go on. However, I got to play clean up at three in the morning. It was memorable at the time.
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Enjoy a Weekend Outside of Kansas City - Explore Weston and KingsvilleWhile cities are exciting, it is worthwhile to check out the suburbs and beyond during a long weekend. In the Kansas City area, the town of Weston offers 1800s history, and Powell Gardens is a feast for the eyes. Enjoy two day trips in this article.
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Get Your Kid Off the Couch and into a Summer Sport Camp in the DFW AreaThere is plenty of time to sleep in and play videos. Get your child out of the house and exercising at a variety of summer sport camps. Basketball, horseback riding, swimming, or tennis are some of the choices. Have fun, meet new friends, and sweat.
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Creative Summer Camp Activities for Children in the DFW AreaWhile summer is for some relaxing, it is also a good time to broaden a child's horizons and let him explore the arts. Whether it is cooking, jewelry making, theater acting or production, or singing there is a camp for every specialty in the DFW area.
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Landscape Contractors in the Fort Worth Area Create a Backyard VistaPlopping plants into the ground is an art form. Consider calling the landscape specialists (design and maintenance) in the Fort Worth area discussed in this article to bring your yard dreams into focus. There is a lot to consider for landscaping.
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Contractors in the Fort Worth,TX AreaWe all think we can do-it-ourselves on a project, but some things are best left to a professional contractor. Whether equipment is clanking or water is spewing, call the listed Fort Worth contractors for your project needs. Save time,effort, and money.
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Tennis Offers New Programs, Equipment, and Exciting PlayersTennis is not the most popular sport, but it is one that everyone can play. New programs such as cardio tennis, new outlets such as the Tennis Channel, and upcoming players keep the sport alive and evolving. Review equipment and renew interest in tennis.
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Rap and Hip-Hop Crash into Movie Soundtracks and LyricsMovie soundtracks and movie lyrics will be changed forever by the 2006 Oscar win, "It's Hard Out Here For a Pimp". Through the years, film soundtracks have added character, emotion, and dimension to films. Hummable tunes and rap lyrics add movie magic.
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How to Throw an Oscar Theme Party During the Academy AwardsPlan your Oscar theme party now for a red carpet evening of movie atmosphere, rich food, and movie viewing and trivia. Do not forget the Oscar gift bag.
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Interior Decorating for Your Fixer-Upper HouseRather than wait and save for a home, the young marrieds agree to rent a house from in-laws buying an investment. The fixer-upper presents home decorating challenges to the marriage, as well as financial and family decisons. Learn patience.
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Sweat Out Baseball 2006 Spring Training in ArizonaBaseball spring training has a western flavor in the desert of Arizona. Enjoy twelve teams, including the 2005 World Champion Chicago White Sox, as they play exhibition games in the Cactus League. Watch players hone their skills as baseball resumes.
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Guide to Baseball's Spring Training: Floirda's Grapefruit League2005 World Series Winning Chicago White Sox are back to square one in baseball spring training. While fans prepare to cheer their favorite players or teams, eighteen teams warmup in Florida and play in the Grapefruit League. Enjoy spring baseball history.
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World Baseball Classic- Will the World Watch?With the announcement a year ago of the innaugural World Baseball Classic, baseball players,owners, and fans alike greeted the idea with fanfare. Now, in the World Baseball Classic, sixteen countries, some without star players, will bat to the finish.
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A Glimpse of Celebrity Life at a Book Signing: Fans of Sela Ward Raise Her Celebrity QuotientA book signing by Sela Ward gave me a glimpse into the world of celebrity and its obsessive fan base. Deeming it a non-event, I was amazed at the turnout and the level of attention fans put into worshiping their celebrity. The book signing opened my eyes.
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Joining the Military and Military Recruitment from a Parent's Point of ViewA young man without school motivation needs time to grow, and joining the military is a viable choice. Parents must be supportive and yet allow the child to make this important life decision. This article is a guide to issues in the military decision.
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Do Your Heirs a Favor - Clean Out and Identify Your Possessions NowNo matter how much spring or fall cleaning you do, or how many resolutions you make, you do not get serious about removing clutter until you have cleaned out the home of a loved one. Resolve to mark pictures and pass on goods while you are alive.
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Summer in Stockholm, Sweden - a Short Travel GuideStockholm, Sweden is a glistening city filled with old and new. Gleaming parks filled with flowers, castles filled with history, and historical sights abound in this land of the midnight sun. Enjoy a brief tour of Stockholm in this article.
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The Museums of Bucks County, PennsylvaniaToo often people look to the city, Philly or New York, for culture and entertainment. Stay in Bucks County for two museum gems - the James A. Michener Art Museum and the Pearl S. Buck home. You will be inspired by these writers after your visit.
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Yolanda Pettinato's Beginner Yoga and and Ana Caban's Easy Pilates ReviewedWorking at home requires self-discipline and adding an exercise fitness program is not easy. Check out the review of yoga and pilates DVDs and create a healthier lifestyle for yourself. Laugh at yourself, yet stay encouraged.
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Enjoy an Art Museum, Docent Tour, and Lunch in a Day TripAt an art museum, we generally walk around, see what we want, and leave. Do not take for granted a docent tour, which brings a fresh eye perspective to a collection, such as the Dallas Museum of Art. Then nearby, eat lunch at a charming bistro.
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My Summer as a Foreign Exchange StudentAfter thirty years, I still consider being a summer exchange student one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. This article discusses full year versus summer programs. Host and travel families learn as well as the student himself.
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Advice for Choosing a Major in CollegeToo often students settle on a college major for all of the wrong reasons. This article will discuss why it is best to keep the college major open, why a college major based on a job will prove unsatisfying, and ideas to help choose a major in college.
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Driving Schools in the Dallas / Fort Worth AreaDriving is thought of as a right rather than a privilege. Consider three regular driving schools in the DFW area, and one school emphasizing real-life driving scenarios for your teen. What skills do you want your teen to learn?
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What Parents Should Do When Their Teen Wants to Leave HomeHolding back a child in the early school years proves difficult when the child is a young adult yearning to leave the nest (too soon). Learn how to let the youth go under your rules, and ultimately bring him back after learning adult responsibilities.
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Keep the Guests in Mind When Planning Your WeddingFolks dream of the perfect wedding, but do not often plan it with their guests in mind. If you want it to be all about you, then elope. Otherwise, from the timing to the cake cutting, the wedding plan should concern the guest. Enjoy these wedding tips.
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One Parent Should Be At Home While Their Child is a TeenagerThere is a trend for a parent to be home while kids are little and then going back to work when the kids enter school. This article contends that the problem teenager years are when a parent should be home to monitor friends and school activity.
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You Can Raise a Left-Handed Child in This Right-Handed WorldBeing left handed has its challenges and this article offers a humorous view of growing up a lefty. It offers some advice to parents with a left handed child, beyond having left handed scissors in the house.
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Best City for Golfers: A Stay at the Kiawah Island Resort Near CharlestonOur group of friends enjoy golf and beach vacations and Kiawah Island Resort offers the best of all worlds. The guys swear to this day that they love Charleston, the nearby city. Tales of plantations, golf holes, and gators abound in this article.
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Key Advice to Give Your Sons as They Leave the NestIt seems so obvious to you, and your sons were raised in a hospitable atmosphere, but a key piece of advice to give your kids is the proper stocking of a bathroom. Young men are seemingly unaware of the necessity of toilet paper stock.
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Visit Baseball Stadiums Across the Country for a Winning RelationsihpIf you are in a relationship and baseball is the consuming passion for one party, there is a solution. Tour ballparks during a long weekend and enjoy an excellent compromise vacation. Read tips on stadiums to visit and items to do in various cities.
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Turn Off Television and TravelThis opinion article maintains that it is easy to perpetuate a narrow scope of the world, if television is your source of information. While seemingly obvious, travel will demonstrate the overall goodness of folks in the world. Broaden your horizons.
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Sydney Harbor Bridge Climb: A Must-Do Activity When Visiting AustraliaDon the gray jumpsuit and actually climb to the top of Sydney, Australia's Harbor Bridge. With 360 degrees in view, you will have a cherished perspective of Sydney. Cars zoom underneath as you climb ladders and walk the catwalks with your climb team.
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Three Italian Restaurants in the Dallas, Fort Worth AreaIf you do not leave an Italian restaurant with sauce on your shirt, then you were not trying. Check out three Italian restaurants in the DFW area with varying price ranges and atmosphere. Good pizza and melt in your mouth pasta are there for the tasting.
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Enjoy Art and Lunch at Dallas and Fort Worth MuseumsYou do not have to leave three Dallas and Fort Worth art museums to find something to eat. Compare the variet of restaurant experiences -from ordering at a window, to table service, to buffet. Quench your hunger for culture and food.
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Which Car Dealership in Grapevine, Texas Offers You Some Auto Glory?The automobile is the embodiment of the American dream. Car dealerships should offer a positive experience for the car buyer. From the initial walk onto a car lot to the final signing of papers, you should enjoy the car buying experience in Grapevine, TX.
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The Movie Fan Wins with Three Theater Choices in the Mid-Cities/TexasBetween Dallas and Fort Worth, movie fans are fortunate to have at least three theater choices. With plenty of screens, comforable seating, and nearby food/retail choices, the three theaters in this article are winners. You can leave home for movie magic.
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Find Tex-Mex and Mexican Restaurants Near BedfordTex-Mex food is a way of life and there are plenty of restaurants to choose from in the DFW Mid-Cities. This article compares three contrasting locations, and advises if you will leave with your tongue on fire.
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Tennis Choices in Tarrant County, TexasTennis is a great sport to learn and this article reviews three locations in the DFW,TX area for instruction and play. From a hotel resort to a public facility, you can pay any price for good tennis health.
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Two Quick Days in Sydney, AustraliaThere is more to Sydney, Australia than the Opera House. This articles gives suggestions for covering the city area in two days. From the aquarium, to the harbor cruise, and then on to the Blue Mountains, you will enjoy a scenic variety in two days.
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Where to Get an Oil Change in Bedford, TexasIt has been six thousand miles and your car is hungry for a fresh batch of oil. If you live in the Hurst/Euless/Bedford (DFW MidCities area), where do you go for decent oil service ,that will keep your checkbook at the proper level too?
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Enjoy a Penguin Parade at Port Phillip Island, AustraliaYou do not have to freeze in Antarctica to experience a penguin parade. Hop on a bus from Melbourne, Australia to Port Phillip Island and see the Little Penguins emerge nightly from the sea and waddle to shore.
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Enjoy New Zealand Waterfalls on a Day Trip to Milford SoundA day trip from Queenstown, New Zealand, Milford Sound is a gorgeous fjord offering misty mountain views and a fabulous boat ride. The swirling clouds and waterfalls give you a mystical scenic experience and breathtaking views of pristine nature.
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Holiday Schedules for Blended Families Can Create Stress and ChaosWhat should be a glorious time of year, fall and holiday season, turns into chaos as families over schedule kids and argue over visitation. The holiday schedule repercussions linger for these kids into adulthood adulthood.
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Experience Sunrise and Sunset at Ayers Rock, AustraliaYou have not seen Australia without a trip to the outback and a trek to the Olgas and Ayers Rock. This massive rock in the middle of the desert is awe inspiring. Sunrise and sunset at the Rock is a must-see experience.
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Adventure in Queenstown, New ZealandQueenstown, New Zealand is a town offering adventure for everyone. Scope out the town on a day bus trip and experience the variety of activities. Finish with a wild jet boat ride in a pristine gorge.
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Celebrate Your Anniversary in a Unique WayWith a nephew about to marry, I discuss the celebration of anniversaries from the romantic to the practical. The wedding date selection (opening day of dove hunting) can be a clue as to the romantic gifts ahead.
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Plan Your Super Bowl Party Food NowLook past Christmas and start breaking the New Year's diet resolutions by planning your Super Bowl Party, complete with food, games, and jello shots. This should be a two part day - Super Bowl Open House.
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Cairns - Spend a Day Beyond the Great Barrier ReefThere is more to Cairns, Australia than the Great Barrier Reef. Explore aboriginal culture, the rainforest, and delicious dining without carrying scuba gear.
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Specialty Stores Make Christmas Shopping Fun in the Dallas AreaBranch out of the mall and check out the Brownstone Shops in Arlington, Texas. Zoom to the town of McKinney for modern shopping in an old town square. And enjoy shopping bliss at a chocolate store in Dallas. 'Tis the season to make shopping fun.