Category: Journal

2008 Summer Olympics

2008 Summer Olympics

The opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics will air on television Friday night. Approximately 91,000 spectators and 15,000 performers will participate in this ceremony which is expected to attract a global television audience of...

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The Big 200

The Big 200

Tonight marks another blogging milestone for me — blog number 200! To celebrate, I decided to share my most popular blog posts. This is so exciting; it’s kind of like a flashback 200th episode...

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Doing Housework Increases Intimacy

Doing Housework Increases Intimacy

Last month, we covered The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman in our young married’s discussion group. During the session, I learned that my primary love language is “acts of service.” People who favor...

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The Final Day

The Final Day

Yesterday was our last day in New York. We got up early for a tour of the NBC studios at Rockefeller Center. No pictures were allowed. NBC claims that everything in the building is...

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Saturday in the City

Saturday in the City

One of the fabulous things about New York City is the shopping. If you can’t find it here, then it probably doesn’t exist. The selection and range of the stores in this city are...

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Friday in The Big Apple

Friday in The Big Apple

We got up early this morning for a walking tour with a private guide. This two-hour tour takes you through some of the most exciting scenic attractions in the city including Central Park, Times...

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New York City: Day Two

New York City: Day Two

After eating lunch at the famous Stage Deli, we wandered around Central Park enjoying the sights and snapping a few fun pics. Eventually we worked our way to The Met. They have a great...

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New York in July

New York in July

My bags were packed and the countdown to vacation had begun when I received an unpleasant call today. American Airlines had cancelled our flight. Of course, I should have known it was coming. Something...

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Getting Away

Getting Away

According to an article in Psychology Today, “work hours in the U.S. have increased by more than 12 percent in the past three decades, and the average American is allotted a paltry 9.6 days...

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