THIS ARTICLE NEEDS CORRECTION AND EDITING- CHECK BACK SOON From my column at the Washington Times Communities WASHINGTON DC, December 15, 2012- Military dogs that go overseas are classified as equipment and abandoned after they serve. Several organizations are lobbying to change this status while they help to bring dogs home and try to place them […]
5 Signs that Climate Change Needs to Become a Priority for Everyone
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Rising temperatures, wild weather, and rising sea levels are only a few of the signs that climate change is a reality that needs to be addressed. From my column at the Washington Times Communities: WASHINGTON DC, December 11, 2012- Even though certain researchers and commentators suggest that there is little scientific evidence of climate change or the threat posed […]
December
10
The Family Trillos Colombian Christmas Turkey, Stuffed with Rice, Fruit, & Nuts
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The best stuffing on earth! This is a recipe from my dear friends and second family, the Trillos. It invariably becomes everyone’s favorite stuffing after they try it. Ingredients 1 medium turkey -to marinate & baste: 4 stalks of celery 1 large onion, grated 1 Tbs. cumin 2 cans of beer Salt & Pepper to […]
So my husband wants me to get a gun…
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From my column at The Washington Times Communities WASHINGTON DC, December 8, 2012- I’m learning that I should be careful about saying that I will never do something. I have said that I would never own a gun more than a few times. Ever since I’ve been able to formulate my own opinion on the subject, […]
December
07
Decorating With DIY Sunburst Mirrors
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Decorating with DIY Sunburst Mirrors (Photo via) One of the most common types of home decor wall mirrors are sunburst mirrors. There are lots of designer sunburst mirrors, but DIY sunburst mirrors shine the most on the internet. And the reason for that is because theyíre fun to create! In this post we will go […]
December
07
10 Disturbing Novels
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From my column in the Washington Times Communities WASHINGTON, DC, December 6, 2012- You know that book that you simply cannot put down? The one that you keep thinking about when you do put it down and way after you’ve finished reading it? The one that makes you just a little bit uncomfortable when you think […]
We Need to Talk About Kevin, Lionel Shriver
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**** We Need to Talk About Kevin Author: Lionel Shriver First Edition: 2003 Original language: English Awards: 2005 Orange Prize for Fiction Summary: We Need to Talk About Kevin is an epistolary novel, written as letters from Eva Katchadourian to her husband Franklin in the wake of their son’s killing 11 people at his school. […]
Tai-Pan, James Clavell
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****1/2 Tai-Pan (Asian Saga #2) Author: James Clavell First Edition: Atheneum, 1966 Original language: English Summary: The novel opens with the British seizure of Hong Kong after the first Opium War. Long and sweeping, covering the lives of many characters, the book focuses on Dirk Struan, the Tai-Pan, the most powerful trader in Asia and […]
20 Christmas Gifts For Cyclists
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From my column at The Washington Times Communities WASHINGTON, DC, November 21, 2012- If you have a cyclist or occasional bicycle rider on your Christmas list, it may be difficult to find just the right bike-related gift. Some of the items on this list are practical, others are fun, some are for gadget lovers, and others […]
Georgetown Library Book Sale: My Haul
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Washington DC, November 19, 2012- Last saturday my mom and I went to the Georgetown Library book sale. We went early, but it was still pretty crowded and most of the good books were gone. However, i think I did pretty well, considering I spent $84 total, and two of the books were $55 (one […]
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