Archive for December, 2011

“It is What It Is” – Arrrgh

Saturday, December 3rd, 2011

By Dorian Kreiling

It is really is easy to just shake your head when you hear about all the crazy stuff that happened in Arizona.  Russell Pierce, Joe Arpaio, hateful immigration laws, all give us pause.

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Making the Yuletide Gay – By Pandora DeStrange

Saturday, December 3rd, 2011

So, last month I was waxing poetic about two of my favorite holidays. However, I have to say that I have a real soft spot for the Christmas Holiday. It should be no big shocker that I have some issues with the Religious Observance of this most sacred of holidays, however.

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The Reason for the Season – By Pandora DeStrange

Saturday, December 3rd, 2011

Many of you may not know that I am a witch, which means I practice the earth-based religion known as Wicca. The term Wicca is derived from the Latin word wicce, which means to bend or shape. So, witches believe that you can bend or shape your own reality through the practice of Magick.

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Aroma therapy for the Holidays

Saturday, December 3rd, 2011

As the holidays approach, my nose is being overworked. Have you noticed the smells of the season? Air fresheners and scented candles are generally the culprits. They may be unhealthy for you. Some scented candles deliver lead to the atmosphere. With the addition of synthetic aromas, your liver can get overloaded by its detox function. Here are my healthy holiday aroma alternatives.

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Fitness – Smart Foods

Saturday, December 3rd, 2011

Kirk, what’s the problem with fast food?  Why such a bad rap for you trainers?  Like it’s that bad.  If I want my Jack in the Box I’m having it.  I’m tired of all the whining.  Like I’m gonna have that mowed grass crap you guys all eat.  How do they expect us to eat like that when fries and a burger do the job.  I mean, that’s protein and there’s not icing on the fries.  I don’t get it!  Mark, Phoenix

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A different view of the Holidays

Saturday, December 3rd, 2011

Eric is sixteen. He is charming, smart and so energetically available that you just want to grab him and steal away out the back door to take him home with you, even though he belongs to the best parents in the world. He has spent most of his life fighting cancer in one part after another of his body. His parents are incredibly courageous, loving people who have moved mountains to get him the best possible care. Time after time, they breathe in the belief that they have beat the C-enemy only to be overwhelmed and overpowered with the grief of oh God, not again. His sister sits vigil after chemo and tells him he looks even more marvelous without his hair each time. Mom and Dad have investigated every possible medical and holistic therapy, seen the best healers and doctors and have spoken to God a million or more times. Psychics tell them Eric has beaten it. Doctors tell them Eric has beaten it. And what does Eric think? Well, Eric has given me a new perspective about the holidays.

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