On this page the following entries were made in the “April, 2008” time-frame.
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Three Random Things
TW over at Retro-Food tagged me for the Three Random Things meme.
The rules:
1. Post 3 random things about yourself.
2. Link to the person who tagged you in your post.
3. Tag at least 5 other bloggers.
4. Let them know you’ve tagged them by commenting on their blog with an invite to participate.
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Shoes, a.k.a Torture Device (Wordless Wednesday)
I received this from a reader via email.
I am rarely left speechless, but this photo did it.
Just confusion, and lots of different words swirling around in my head.
Progress. Freedom. Feminism. Body image.
Chronic back pain.
Thanks, Noa. 
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A Weekend in Mexico (Best Shot Monday)
The tiny house had no finished exterior. Just bare bricks and mortar. At first I thought it was still under construction, but when a woman and a little girl stepped out, I realized that a family was living there. Through the open door, I could see a white plastic table and a couple of plastic chairs. The yard consisted of dirt and a few cactuses.
We ended up in the small, dusty Mexican town on Thursday, when we took the wrong exit off the highway on our way from the airport to Cabo San Lucas. Instead of going straight to the posh resort, we witnessed poverty.
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Most Husbands, Nowadays, Have Stopped Beating Their Wives (Wordless Wednesday)
“The things women have to put up with. Most husbands, nowadays, have stopped beating their wives, but what can be more agonizing to a sensitive soul than a man’s boredom at meals”.
Nothing. I searched inside my sensitive soul and tried to come up with something that is potentially more agonizing, but nope. Nothing can be more agonizing than a man’s boredom at meals.
Heinz vintage ad, circa 1950.
Posted for Wordless Wednesday
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Earth Day: Five Easy Ways to Become Greener
In the eco-conscious universe, I must be considered a terrible sinner.
I drive an SUV, buy bottled water and disposable everything, and take wasteful, extra-long showers. Although I manage to fit many worthy causes into our giving budget, I never gave a single dollar to a green charity.
I have no excuses, really. I like to think that I am fairly intelligent, and I do realize that our actions today, or lack thereof, could turn future generations’ lives on this planet into a living hell. I am not proud of my detached attitude. But this is where things are.
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Co-Sleeping Today, Overweight Kids Tomorrow
Take your crying kids with you to bed, and you are condemning them to a future of behavior difficulties and weight struggles, say the authors of a new study.
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Wealthy Men, Sexy Girls
The AdSense ads on my site are an endless source of amusement and awe. This one in particular caused me to do a double take. The website, Seeking millionaires, tries to match wealthy men with young, beautiful women. The site’s homepage shows a photo of an older, wealthy-looking man and another photo, of a young, sexy woman. The text next to the man says “wealthy singles”. The text next to the woman reads “attractive singles”.
Clicking on the link “How it works” leads to a photo of another beautiful young girl who says, “I am beautiful, and I knew I did not want to work 7 days a week just to make ends meet. Through SeekingMillionaire, I was able to meet a wonderful man who also happens to be a successful multi-millionaire. If you are beautiful, why settle for less when you can live rich?”
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Wordless Wednesday: Your Yucky Mommy Body
Funny or sad? You decide.
Please share your thoughts in the comments.
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Highly Contaminated Foods That You Should Always Buy Organic
Organic products are often outrageously expensive, costing 10-40% more than conventional products. This means that buying organic is out of the question for many families. But since a few conventional products are notoriously contaminated, it might make sense for some families to buy organic versions of those and conventional versions of other, safer products.
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Best Shot Monday: How Important is Your Wedding Band?
I was quite surprised to see this flyer posted on several neighborhood trees. I had lost my wedding band several years ago, and it never occurred to me to go out of my way to find it. It was an inexpensive, simple, white-gold band. I didn’t even bother wearing it all that often. I still don’t bother wearing my replacement band most days. I just don’t attach that much emotional significance to my ring. It seems to me that the strength of my marriage has nothing to do with this, or any other, symbol.
How about you? Is your wedding band important to you? Do you wear it every day? And if you ever lost it, would you be willing to pay a reward that’s higher than the rings’ actual worth to the person who finds it?
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