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An Elf Rule

An Elf Rule

Buddy the Elf has some horrible ideas, but there is one rule that he has that is 100% true. And no, it’s not having maple syrup on spaghetti. Buddy tells his father “the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” I wondered if this was true and after a quick Google search, I found that there are numerous articles about singing and how it has health benefits: physically, emotionally, and socially. 

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The Appearance Ideal

The Appearance Ideal

As I’ve asked numerous groups of women “what does the ideal woman look like?” There has been a common thread of answers. She is: skinny, tall, and has long legs. She has full lips, a big chest, a full head of wavy, long hair. Long eyelashes, protruding cheek bones, toned and attractive are also in the thread.  (more…)

Sticks and Stones

Sticks and Stones

A few days ago I was listening to the radio morning talk show and the talk show hosts shared the quote, “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” They then asked for responses from listeners to the questions: when has someone said something that hurt you? How old were you? How does it affect you today? And how old are you now?

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