If you were broke, what would you do to earn $50,000? Would take on a job for which you had no training? Even if that job were potentially dangerous? Those are the questions answered by Katherine Heigl in the comedy/mystery "One For the Money", which hit the theatres January 27th. Based on the pr
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We've all been faced with jobs we don't want. For Betsy Taylor, it's being queen of the dead. Of course, she doesn't learn this until she is hit by a car on her 30th birthday (as if that wasn't bad enough) and discovers no matter what she does she can't stay dead. Being newly dead brings it's own
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This is a short novel by a Canadian author, Cheryl Kaye Tardif. I love books that are a quick read, but don't feel "short". These kind of books keep you occupied, especially on planes or doctor's waiting rooms and this is certainly one of those good short stories that you can finish in one sitting.
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From the woman famous for ‘The Princess Diaries’ comes a new series about a washed up teen idol who finds herself, for the first time in her life- a size 12. Without any career prospects and completely on her own, Heather Wells takes a job as the assistant director of a college dorm (excuse me,
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There is a special kind of writing style that speaks to a woman’s spirit and makes her soul rejoice. It can be difficult to find such a book, but when found it is a real treasure. In the novel, “The Secret Life of Bees,” by Sue Monk Kidd, I found myself laughing and crying along with the cha
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Jennifer Lauck’s memoir Blackbird is an inspiring and riveting literary debut. Her five year old self opens the story, zooming in from her town all the way into her mother’s bedroom. Things are described the way a child would describe them: “Big Purple Grape” for the couch, “California K
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How many of us can relate to the desire to just fit in somewhere, anywhere? I know I most definitely can. After being diagnosed with Lupus at age 12, shortly there-after I hit puberty and let me tell you, both of those life changes hit me hard. It is difficult enough to fit in with the prepubescent
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Most of us that suffer with chronic illnesses and are unable to work, find ourselves sitting during the day bored and anxious because there is just nothing to do, or maybe you’re even stuck in bed. I have found the joy of reading while being at home has been an escape for me. I can go any place, a
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Author: Richard Kluger Has there ever been a less lovable character than the nameless Sheriff of Nottingham? Well known as the hateful foil to every little boy’s favorite hero, Robin Hood, his reputation is fed by Hollywood's many versions of the legend. Alan Rickman’s evil performance oppos
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Book Two of the Into the Wilderness Series by Sara Donati Elizabeth and her new husband, Nathaniel Bonner (remember that white man dressed as a Native American?) have settled into their life together at the edge of the New York wilderness. In the winter of 1794, Elizabeth gives birth to healthy t
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In addition to my lupus, I also have fibromyalgia. One of my best friends was recently diagnosed with it as well. I love her. I feel that although pain and fibro is something I know a bit about, I can not help her acceptance of this diagnosis. I have seen ...
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Wear orange or purple, send friends your favorite awareness websites (bydls.com ? lol) to educate, read, ask your friends to read some lupus facts, make your status a lupus support or awareness message, blog about lupus, blog about your friends with lupus, Do something nice for a person living with ...
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Don’t Be Afraid of the Paper Directions! So much paper packing In the box and such a thick instruction book. All those languages, I only speak English. I have to guess you are trying to hide the best secret in the world: that the new 550 is EASY to use. I ...
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How lucky is this? In the mail today, I received a free sample of Musselman’s Apple Sauce, just when I made a commitment to lose weight last week. The great god of internet says I can snack on ½ cup of unsweetened apple sauce for 2 points but with a ...
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Pay no attention to the girl behind the smile... It has been said by many people that I am a very good actress. "But ...
