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One spells disaster, the other naturalist, but what these two volunteer opportunities have in common is training and rewards. Both require weekly classes for six to eight weeks, some hands-on practice and a commitment to the community, but what you will come away with is a thorough understanding of your subject and the ability to share that with others. […]
» Read moreSeptember 2011: A week before the San Francisco Giants were to play in their last home stand, we were holding tickets for the first game of the series and holding out hope that our team would still be in contention. After all, if our postseason hopes were over by then we weren’t sure the fans would be into the game. […]
» Read moreYour toddler wants to help with the household chores. More often than not, you can count on two things: 1) The chores will take twice as long, and 2) you’ll have to clean up once the chores are done. But kids love to help, and the sooner they learn basic skills, the sooner they’ll become your partners at cleanup time. […]
» Read moreWant to get through airport security faster? Get in and out of baggage claim in a jiff? Spend less, a lot less, on food? Next time you go to board a flight, keep these four tips in mind. Wear Slip-on Shoes Dressing for air travel used to mean donning a semi-formal outfit suitable for the occasion. Today, with the objective […]
» Read moreOne of my fondest memories as a child is going to my mother’s beauty salon and having my hair washed by one of the hairstylists in the big grown-up sinks. I realized many years later that washing my hair was just one way to buy time until my mother could finish her paperwork. But as a child it was special, […]
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