Can Reading a Story Inspire Almost Immediate Good Fortune? part 2

06/02/2010

yesterday ending words: he called the waiter to him,, He called the waiter to him, and, with an inimitable flourish, signed his name on the backs of the two checks, and waved him away. After that he was silent for a moment while he looked into my eyes, smiling at the astonishment which I in vain strove to conceal. “Do you know an artist who possesses more talent than I?” he asked, presently. “No. Do you happen...

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Do Our Kids Even Know What an Apron Is?

06/02/2010
Do Our Kids Even Know What an Apron Is?

Great-Grandma's Apron I don’t think our kids know what an apron is. The principal use of Grandma’s apron was to protect the dress underneath because she only had a few. It was also because it was easier to wash aprons than dresses and aprons used less material. But along with that, it served as a potholder for removing hot pans from the oven. It was wonderful for drying children’s tears, and on occasion was even...

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Can Reading a Story Inspire Almost Immediate Good Fortune?

06/01/2010

The Magic Story By Frederick Van Rensselaer Dey The story starts with the following statement: “My task is done. I have written the recipe for “success.” If followed, it cannot fail. Wherein I may not be entirely comprehended, the plus-entity of whosoever reads will supply the deficiency; and upon that Better Self of mine, I place the burden of imparting to generations that are to come, the secret of this all-pervading good, – the secret of...

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Basic Search Engine Optimization Skills Explained in Geek-Free Language!

05/23/2010

Search Engine Optimization or SEO always sounded very intimidating to me, so I ignored it… yes I just decided it was some more of the jargon used by marketers trying to sell me something. It took me a while picking up a tip here and a hint there to realize that SEO had something to do with: 1. Getting the search engines to discover my blog 2. If the search engines didn’t discover my blog, how would...

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The Official Sixties Site Updates – May 14 2010

05/14/2010

Recent Updates (recent updates only reflect last 60s days) To find out if you are a BBB (bona fide baby boomer) Click Here. Now you as a visitor to this site can share your memories of growing up in the 60s. I have started a new page where you can add your favorite or not so favorite memory of the 60s.  Click Here to check it out. Please participate and let’s make this a large web page Visit the fascinating...

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Working for Yourself … Could You Truly Cut it? part 3

05/10/2010

Here is part 3 of a 3-part series  about Kevin Riley’s Working for Yourself.pdf   a 14 page pdf report listing 19 questions you might ask yourself if you’re considering working at home. Questions 8 through 19 - consider which answer best applies to you: Y = “Yes, this is what I’m like.” S = “Somewhat, and I feel I could develop this trait.” N = “No, I’m not like this at all.” 12. You are observant You watch what others are doing, and you learn from...

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Working for Yourself … Could you Truly Cut it? part 2

05/08/2010

This is part 2 of a 3-part series  about Kevin Riley’s Working for Yourself.pdf a 14 page pdf report listing 19 questions you might ask yourself if you’re considering working at home. Here are questions 7 through 12 - for you to check off  to what degree they might apply to you: Y = “Yes, this is what I’m like.” S = “Somewhat, and I feel I could develop this trait.” N = “No, I’m not like this at all.” Download the...

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