Recent content by alaine

I've never heard of it. That sound interesting, though. I've heard an idea of someone wanting to start something similar. That's cool that someone is doing it. There so much stuff in our world. It would be interesting to see the process it goes through to get here.

I totally missed that one. Maybe I can use some of these great ideas next year. I've been totally in the dark about sports, and entertainment since I got rid of my TV. I get my news by word of mouth. Which reminds me.... so, who won the Superbowl? Oh, and who were they playing against? Yeah...

It varies throughout the year for me. I like to go to the gym. However, in the winter I become glued to the chair in front of my computer. I don't feel motivated to work out in the winter. In the summer, I work up a sweat in the garden, or walk to the local arboretum. I guess I like to get my...

You mean a raw food meal? You know, there are people who do that for their whole diet. I tried it out -- it's rough. It's a great thing to do in the summer, though. I don't have any recipes on hand, but you should try a summer chilled soup. Usually, they'll be tomato based, or cucumber based...

The artist that made the famous "Hope" Obama poster is being sued for using a photograph from a AP press reporter to make his art. Shephard Fairey is typically known as a street artist that does 'stencil art'. Do you think it's wrong to create a new piece of art that exists in a different...

I know most couple go out on Valentine's day. However, there are so many restaurants in my city that I end up eating out a lot. It's just not as special as it once was anymore. Me and my boyfriend have really been into cooking at home. We love to try new recipes, too. Any suggestions on...

I really love herbs. I have two walls full of everything I could find. Whenever possible, I use herbs when I'm feeling sick or just for preventative health. The last time I did go to the doctor, I mentioned my interest in herbs. He was skeptical. Why are doctors so often skeptical of...

I've only smoked for a few years, but I'm afraid if I don't stop soon I'm going to cause some permanent damage to my lungs. I'd like to use a method to stop that doesn't involve patches, or drugs. Patches didn't work for me anyway. Also, reducing my intake doesn't work. I need something that...

That sounds so awesome! I wasn't thinking of a Mardi Gras party, but now I want to have one. How do you make Jambalaya? Is it vegetarian? I cook a lot, but I usually go with Indian dishes because there are a lot of options for vegetarians. Jambalya sounds like it may be meat based. I could use...

I think that I have to agree with supervised bankruptcy. They haven't proved they can make good choice by any means. I would really like to see these companies build more fuel efficient, and greener cars.

Personally, I don't think it's a good idea to bail out big companies. However, if they invest money by giving a $15,000 break to families that buy a home or send a sweeter income tax return -- that's awesome. A lot of these companies have been managing their companies recklessly. They really...

That's unfortunate:( I guess it doesn't matter then that I haven't started my 401K, yet. I really think that with all the dishonesty with large corporations we're going to start seeing more small businesses. In these times of unemployment, people are going to start figuring out how to work for...

Unfortunately, real estate isn't doing so great right now. Gold tends to go up in price when people are feeling insecure about the economy. It may not be the best time.

I think the economy is about to be reshaped. There's been a problem with the way we run our economy. We don't look to the future, we just think about short-term profits. That's a problem. We are seeing that with our cancer rates, health problems, and environmental problems. We have to create...

Wow, I haven't heard about Layaway in a long time. My mom used it all the time when I was little. That's usually how she got our Christmas gifts. I suppose with the economy being not so great, people will use it more.