Archive for November, 2008

Why Am I So Tired?

Always Tired

Sometime the answer to this question is very simple – You just didn’t get enough sleep. But I just read an interesting article in our local paper that says the answer may actually be more complex. Here are some common medical problems that have fatigue as one of their prime symptoms:

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Posted by - November 15, 2008 at 4:15 am

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Easy Feng Shui In The Home And Office

This meditation about feng shui is one of my favorite ones from the book Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach. She quotes Katherine Metz, a contemporary feng shui practitioner who says “all of us can make simple and affordable changes in our homes and workplaces that will spark our natural potential to be as alive, receptive and as focused as possible. In these rapidly changing times, simple feng shui adjustments can help bring clarity, peace, joy and prosperity.”

Here are some of Metz’s suggestions:

Hang a brass wind chime inside your fromt door for clarity

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Posted by - November 13, 2008 at 1:12 am

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Filing Bankruptcy – Will It Help?


Bankruptcy Rules

Last year, 822,000 American families declared bankruptcy which represents a 38% increase. If you’re wondering if bankruptcy is an option for you, here is some information I found recently in a supplement to our local paper:

A 2005 bill made it harder to file by increasing fees and mandating credit counseling. Additionally, if you make more than the median income in your state, the law may prevent you from starting over. Instead of having your debt wiped out, you’ll often be required to repay it over a period of three to five years.

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Posted by - November 5, 2008 at 10:09 am

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Easy Soup Recipes – Tortellini and Spinach Soup

Found this really quick and easy recipe in our local paper’s food section. The preparation time is only 5 minutes and the cooking time is 15 minutes. Believe me these types of recipes are not all that easy to come by, so when I see them I snap them up.

Tortellini Soup Recipe

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Tortellini and Spinach Soup1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped (use the minced garlic in the jar to save time)
1/2 cup white wine or dry vermouth
1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
1 (9 os. package fresh tortellini stuffed with chicken and prosciutto) Find it in the refrigerated section at your grocery store.
Black pepper
1 bunch baby spinach (get bagged it’s already washed and you can just throw it in)
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesean cheese (save time buy it in the bag)
2 springs fresh oregano or basil (optional)

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Posted by Carmen - November 1, 2008 at 8:42 pm

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