We all want every flight we take to go smoothly, but sooner or later something's bound to go wrong. A delayed flight, misplaced luggage, or you're bumped off a flight. When a problem comes up, try to remain calm and work for an immediate resolution. If that's not going to... Read more →
Have you had any good experiences on an airlines lately? When I traveled to Florida recently, I had a flight attendant who was nice to me and helped me. I have a respiratory problem and if I can sit in the front of the plane, it helps me during the... Read more →
Valentine’s Day is one of the biggest celebrations of the year, and the pressure is on to get the right gift, wear the right clothes, and go out to just the right place. Americans are expected to spend $17.02 billion this year on Valentine's Day, according to the National Retail... Read more →
It’s often difficult to be single on Valentine’s Day. It may be challenging, but it's usually helpful if you can think positively. Plan a nice, fun treat for yourself. Go to a movie or find a good book. Visit with your single friends or family members. Buy yourself some beautiful... Read more →
If your partner loves books like I do, a book would likely make a great Valentine’s Day present. Books related to a person’s interests -- traveling, gardening, cooking, wine, sports, or history -- often are a hit. Or, if your partner has a favorite genre -- action, adventure, dramas, science... Read more →
How do baby boomers celebrate Valentine’s Day? In a 2006 survey, 2,267 adults in a relationship said on Valentine’s Day they would: Exchange cards, 43 percent. Go out to dinner, 33 percent. Exchange gifts, 28 percent. Cook a romantic dinner, 18 percent. Go to a movie or the theater, 9... Read more →
Large companies like Clorox are working on developing green cleaning products, according to a story on National Public Radio on Wednesday, Feb. 6. The report said consumers want green cleaners that work as well as the products they use, are available where they usually shop, and are made by companies... Read more →
Since I wrote about clutter yesterday, I was intrigued to see how Oprah would spin the topic. Now that I’ve quit my day job to work on my writing full time AND I have cable television, I was able to tune in to see Oprah's show today on “Declutter Your... Read more →
Over the years, I’ve written about clutter a number of times. Although I’m making progress, I still have work to do. My best five tips include: Using a daily planner to keep track of activities. Sorting the mail when it comes in rather than letting it stack up. Nixing garage... Read more →
Today I tripped over the cable for the cable television I just had installed. Fortunately I didn’t fall. It reminded me that accidents in the home annually kill nearly 20,000 people and injure nearly 21 million. See a report by the National Council on Aging. It’s a good idea to... Read more →