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Blog Feature: Of Pit Bulls and Patience


09 Jun

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Of Pit Bulls and Patience is the blog of a dog trainer which focuses on her two dogs- Skye, a Pit Bull and Parker, a Schnauzer mix- as well as some of the dogs she is currently working with. She also gives us lots of pictures of the dogs, which we all know, I love.

She has been really busy lately, so there haven’t been too many posts, but What Goes Around got posted on Friday, getting us all up to date on weddings, French Bulldogs, Dachsunds, dog aggression, and Yorkies.

That is a lot of dogs for a summer.

Your Money Friday: How to Pay for Vacations


08 Jun

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When you’re being responsible with your money, paying down debt, funding retirement, not relying on credit cards, sometimes finding the money to have fun can be difficult.

This week’s Your Money thread is about How do you decide how much money for vacations?. The thread doesn’t actually talk numbers, it’s actually more about priorities. Is vacation the last priority, with money going toward that after all other goals are met? Does it become a short term top priority, with other money goals taking a back seat?

The answer is different for each person/couple, but everyone still thinks vacations are important.

Stanley Cup Finals: #NJDevils vs #LAKings game 4


07 Jun

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How do you come back from a 3-0 game deficit in a series? One game at a time. Will the Devils win 4 in a row and win the Cup? Four in a row is hard; that’s why teams don’t sweep very often. But the Devils won 4 in a row against the Flyers. Of course, the Kings sweptSt. Louisin that same round.

The Kings only need to win one game to win the Stanley Cup, so the Devils cannot afford to think about 3 more in a row. They can only think one game at a time.

Movie Review: Abelar- Tales of an Anceint Empire (worst movie ever)


06 Jun

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Abelar: Tales of an Ancient Empire is the sequel to The Sword and the Sorcerer, which is an enjoyable movie. Abelar is not. I mean, really not.

The story made very little sense. What should’ve been the good parts- like a climatic battle scene, aren’t in the movie. Instead, there’s a voiceover telling us what happened. There are characters that are hinted at, but you can’t quite be sure if they’re ever actually introduced.

And the end, the end makes even less sense than the rest of the movie.

Even if you’re a die hard Kevin Sorbo fan, SKIP this.

Published!


05 Jun

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As many of you know, I’m a writer. Okay, given the number of blogs I have, that seems kind of silly to announce. However, in addition to blogs, I am a writer of fiction, and today I am proud to announce that Conquest Through Determination: A Steampunk Anthology, the first print publication I have been part of, is available through Amazon.

I love the short story I contributed to this anthology, and cannot wait to get my copy in the mail.

Previously, I’ve only been published online or in something I created myself, so I am very excited about this.

#MythBusters (ep190)


04 Jun

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I love bubble wrap as much as the next person, and maybe love popping the bubbles in bubble wrap more than most people over the age of 10, but I cannot imagine wrapping myself in it, let alone then jumping off a building. So what that all boils down to is I am glad Adam is okay, and the myth was busted.

As for the build team myth, sometimes I want MythBusters to remember it’s own history. Adam and Jamie built a working ejector seat. I would have loved to seen the ejector seat roll over myth tried with that.

Stanley Cup Finals: #NJDevils vs #LAKings Game 2


03 Jun

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Last night’s game was a good one. Brodeur had an amazing game, and after the Devils tied it up, the energy and intensity they maintained was fabulous. Jonathan Quick was just one second better than the Devils forwards. Even in overtime, the Devils had some great chances.
Games like this, that are so close, where luck plays as much a part as skill, are why the hockey playoffs run best of seven. It helps even out the skill and luck.
Still, the Devils are now headed to LA down two games to none, and the Kings are playing great hockey.

Blog Feature: The Happy Homeowner


02 Jun

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I figured this was a good weekend to highlight Jen at The Happy Homeowner because she has so many exciting things going on right now. She recently changed the look of the site (I love it), quit her full time job without having another one lined up (she does have a part time job and some other business ventures), and oh yeah, recently came out of the closet, introducing herself to us, instead of remaining anonymous.

So head on over there, wish her luck on her goals, on her new job interview, let her know we like knowing her name.

Your Money Friday: Family Heirlooms


01 Jun

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What makes something a family heirloom? When do you have the right to be mad that someone else sold or gave away something you might have liked?

My opinion- monetary or historical value does not make something a family heirloom. In order for it to make heirloom status, there needs to be emotional significance attached. Without the emotional component, it’s just stuff. Sure it may be cool stuff, or stuff worth money, but it’s still just stuff.

So before you get mad at a relative who has otherwise done right by you, consider if it is actually emotionally worth it.

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