I have been posting about what I call the rules of life.  Actually, they aren’t rules, because rules can be broken.  No, these are immutable facts.  You may ignore them, just as you probably ignore many other things; but that does not change them or the way that they affect you.  The facts of life […]

Posted on December 28th, 2007 by torone
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However, I think I’d rather be having a Feliz Navidad…

Posted on December 24th, 2007 by torone
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There is a TV ad running that strongly suggests that one should choose one’s mate by his/her credit score.  Anyone who is tempted to take that advice should also be aware of the Golden Rule: “He/she who has the gold makes the rules.”.  A good prenuptial agreement is also to be considered.

Posted on December 23rd, 2007 by torone
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I read quite a bit since my heart attack; and, sometimes, I pick up things that make a lot of sense.  “If it harms none, do it.  Protect the weak from the strong.” is one such thing.  Think about it…
Rule # 1: You are responsible for your own happiness.  But what makes you truly happy?
You might […]

Posted on December 16th, 2007 by torone
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I have found that there some rules involved in living.  If you follow them, you will find your life changing for the better; and you will prosper (sometimes, in spite of yourself).
Rules:

You are responsible for your own happiness.
You can change yourself; but you cannot change someone else.
Life is not necessarily fair.
You can either keep your […]

Posted on December 16th, 2007 by torone
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Perhaps one of the most dangerous bacteria in the world afflicts about one-third of Americans.  It has been linked to gastric lymphoma and adenocarcinoma.  The most common symptom of Helicobacter Pylori infection is what the TV calls GERD, or Gastric Esophageal Reflux Disease.
What many people do not know; and, for whatever reason, the medical profession […]

Posted on December 16th, 2007 by torone
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Have you stopped for a moment to appreciate the brave men and women who gave up their lives, limbs, and, sometimes, their future health and welfare so that you don’t speak Japanese or German, today?
Many thousands died during WW II, even more lost limbs or were otherwise crippled.  There were those who came home with […]

Posted on December 7th, 2007 by torone
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