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Why I Am Getting an Above-Ground Swimming Pool
If you have been dying for a swimming pool in your backyard, but you don't want the expense and hassle of a built-in pool, maybe you should consider an above-ground swimming pool.
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Talking About My Generation: Baby Boomers
Baby Boomers grew up in interesting times, but then doesn't every generation? We are still here, and times are still interesting. I hope I can stick around for awhile to see what comes next.
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Outlaw Country Music in the 1970s
By the early 1970s, rock music had begun to be influenced by folk and country, but country music was stagnating into a formulaic genre. By the early 1970s, country artists began to rebel, wanting more control over their music.
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10 Classic Rock Songs You Didn't Know Were Covers
These are all classic hit songs, but do you know who did the original versions of these songs? Read on to find out more.
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New Music for Old People: 10 Contemporary Musicians Baby Boomers Will Love
I'm of the "Classic Rock" generation. Music of that era will always be special to me. However, music is too important for me to spend the rest of my life listening only to songs from 40 or 50 years ago. Talent has not skipped a generation. There is still plenty of great music being created today.
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Non-Disco Music From the 1970s
I guess the rest of the country was getting into disco in the mid-'70s, but that whole musical era just kind of passed me by. I was aware of it, but not one Bee Gees album ever showed up in my considerable record collection. Read on and see if your favorite '70s song made the list.
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9 Oldies Road Trippin' Songs for Cruisin' Down That Long Lonesome Highway
This list of oldies road trippin' songs was made with Baby Boomers in mind.
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11 Love Songs From the Seventies
Most people know what it feels like to be in love. A special few have the ability to lay bare their own emotions and expose them to the world through words and music.
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10 Modern Covers of Songs From the Sixties and Seventies
These covers of songs from the sixties and seventies are not all exactly new. They are versions of old "classic rock" favorites that the original audience may not have heard. I am happy to see these great songs being passed to a new generation of listeners.
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11 MTV Music Videos From the Early '80s
Before MTV was launched, in the early 1980s, music videos were virtually unknown. The original concept was, all music videos all the time. Here's a look at some of those early videos and how they changed the music scene.
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10 Best Love Songs From the '60s
These loves songs from the 1960s may have special meaning to those who fell in love during that era, but I think they have something special to offer to people of every generation.
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New Albums From Classic Rock Artists
Most baby boomers remember, the sixties and seventies were an expansive time for music. Many of the musicians of that time are still making innovative music today.
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10 Hot Songs About Fire and Burning
A list of songs about fire or burning. The songs on this list span several genres and generations.
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Ten Contemporary Women of the Blues
We are experiencing a resurgence of prominent women in blues music. These are some of my favorites.
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10 Powerful Songs About Wind
This is a compilation of 10 powerful, vintage songs having to do with the wind literally, or as a metaphor.
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10+ Moving Songs About Rivers
Rivers have the power to move mountains, they also have the power to touch our hearts and renew our spirits. Many have been inspired to put thoughts and feelings about rivers to music. Here are some fine examples of moving songs about rivers.
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Weatherproofing an Old House on a Shoestring
If you are living in a leaky old house, closing up the spaces that let in the wind and cold can make a big difference in how warm you are this winter.
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Nine Creepy Classic Rock Songs for Halloween
If you're a baby boomer, and you're looking for some music to get you in the mood for Halloween, look no further. Here is the perfect creepy classic rock Halloween playlist.
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10 Classic Rock Songs You Never Hear on the Radio
The late '60s and early '70s were a time of a rebirth of music in America and Europe. It was a time of freedom and experimentation. Much of the music that was made during that time has disappeared from the airwaves. Let us not forget.
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10 Restless Wandering or Traveling Songs
Here is my inspirational list of ten songs about wandering or traveling. They span genres and generations. They are my favorites, in no particular order. I hope you like them too.
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10 All-Time Best Money Songs
This is an eclectic list that doesn't focus on any particular genre or era. They are not necessarily the most popular songs about money. They are just my own personal favorites. Maybe you will like them too.
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What to Do With a Closed off Fireplace
A closed off fireplace can be a decorating challenge, but just think of it as a blank canvas. In my home, I had several closed fireplaces to deal with. Here are the creative solutions I came up with.
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Willie Nelson: Country Outlaw
Willie Nelson's career has taken some crazy turns. He's written and sung some insane songs, and he was part the "outlaw country" movement that changed the face of country music. It changed the trajectory of his career too.
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Modern Musical Intros to TV Shows
For some of us older folks, new music is hard to get into. One of the ways we can be exposed to new music incidentally is to hear it on TV.
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Ten Best New Blues Albums of 2017
2017 was a great year for the blues. As it draws to a close, here are my picks for the best blues albums that came out. It's wonderful to see artists old and new putting out great music.
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Ten All-Time Best Break-Up Songs
Each person would probably have their own unique choices, but this is my top ten list of my all-time favorite break-up songs. If my love left me, this is what I'd be playing.
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9 Living Blues Artists You Might Not Know
Do a search for “The Blues,” you will get a list of dead guys. This might lead one to believe that the The Blues is music of the past. Wrong. The Blues is alive, and so are these blues musicians.
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Murder Ballads—10 Killer Songs About Homicide
Murder Ballads are a longstanding tradition in country and bluegrass music. Certainly every genre has a few of them. Here are a few of my favorite songs about homicide.
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10 Tipsy Songs About Drinking
Drinking alcohol is a popular pastime, and a popular topic for a song. This is not everybody's Drinking Song list. It is an eclectic group, crossing genres and generations.
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Rainy Day Blues: 10 Blues Songs About Rain and Floods
Rain in a song can mean many things. It can be gentle, refreshing and welcome, or violent and threatening. It can represent human emotions like love, loss, loneliness or grief. When the sky turns dark, and rain falls from the sky, enough of it is sure to give you the blues.
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Christmas Blues: Ten Blue Songs About Christmas
Music is a big part of the Christmas season, but when you get tired of the usual syrupy Christmas carols, maybe it's time to take a little break with the low down Christmas blues.
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10 Poignant Celebration of Life Songs
Music contributes so much to life; it's only fitting that it should be part of death. These are songs that contemplate the past and celebrate a life well-lived. Songs you might play at a memorial or wake.
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The California Gold Rush—the History of Mining in Gold Country
When gold was discovered in California in 1848, men from every profession, and every part of the world, responded to its allure. Of those who took, part in the California Gold rush, many knew very little about mining and few struck it rich.
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Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Adults
For some people in my family, stockings are the best part of Christmas morning. My kids loved them when they were little, and that's still the first thing they look for now that they are grown.
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How to Keep Your Gingerbread House From Falling Apart
A pre-fab gingerbread kit looks easy, but they can be challenging. Here are a few useful tips, and a little humor, to help you get through the experience. If this article helps one person, my work here is done
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Ten Trippy Psychedelic Rock Albums
There was something really magical happening with music in the 60s and early 70s. Psychedelic Rock music gave voice to the dreams of an idealistic, if unrealistic generation.
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Hiking and Camping Near San Francisco
In search of nature in the Bay Area? Marin Headlands, Mt. Tamalpais, Samuel P. Taylor Park, Point Reyes, and Tomales Bay are all state and national parks within a two-hour drive of San Francisco.
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A Child's Experience With the Death of a Parent
There are few things on life more devastating than the death of a parent. This is true even for adults when they lose a parent. For a child it is a true life-altering experience.
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My Antique Radio Collection
Vintage radios are so beautiful, they were made to be pleasing to the eye as well as the ear. A radio was made like fine furniture, a treasured possession that brought the family together.
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Milk Jug Jack-O-Lantern Halloween Craft
Make unique Halloween decorations by upcycling plastic milk jugs into glowing Jack-O-Lanterns. A great way to reuse something that would normally be considered trash.
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1960s TV Shows Baby Boomers Grew up On
The 1960s were a time of change politically and socially, It was a new era for Television. Even kid's TV was leaving behind the "Leave it to Beaver" innocence and addressing more edgy social concerns.
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10+ Contemporary Blues Artists Who Are Keeping the Blues Alive
These brilliant, but very different, contemporary blues artists showcase the great energy and diversity of styles within the modern blues genre.
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Motorcycle Camping - What to Take
After traveling on a motorcycle and camping for over 30 years, I've learned a few things about what to take when motorcycle camping. I hope my list is helpful.
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Low-Maintenance Plants for Sunny Areas
I am a lazy gardener. Every plant on this page has been personally stress tested by me. They are hardy, and easy to care for. They require little water and are distasteful to deer.
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White Elephant Gift Exchange for a Fun and Frugal Christmas Party
By doing a White Elephant Gift Exchange, you can save money and make your holiday party less stressful and more fun and memorable.
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3 Easy Homemade Christmas Ornaments
Making hand-crafted Christmas ornaments is a fun way to spend time with your family and get in to the holiday spirit. These ornaments are simple to make, and kids will love to see them on your tree.
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Natural Method to Calm a Coughing Spasm
When you are in the middle of a coughing spasm, and you can't seem to catch your breath, it's easy to panic. This method helps calm your breathing and get the coughing under control so you can rest.
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Symbrachydactyly: My Experience with Short Fingers and a Normal Thumb
Symbrachydactyly is a congenital hand malformation that occurs in 1 in 32,000 births. I was born with this condition, and this is my story.
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Uti Symptoms but No Bacteria: What Worked for Me
It can be very frustrating when you have UTI symptoms but lab tests show no bacteria. You may have bladder spasm, or overactive bladder syndrome. There is no easy solution. However, there are ways to cope. This is my personal journey to wellness.
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Where to Find Good, Cheap Used Furniture
Buying used furniture can be a good way to save money, and you may even end up getting better-quality furniture than you could afford if you bought new.
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Medical Marijuana, Legitimate Treatment or Excuse to Get High?
22 states and the District of Columbia passed legislation allowing patients to use cannabis as medicine. But what about the science? Is marijuana really medicine, or is it just an excuse to get high?
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How to Clean Your House Like a Pro: From Top to Bottom in 4 Hours
With a little organization and consistency, you can can clean your house a lot faster and with a lot less effort. Here are a few tips from a former "pro."
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The Hanging of Juanita: The Only Woman to Be Lynched in California
In 1851, at a time when there were only 25 women in a booming mining camp of 5000 men, one of those women was accused of murder, and became the only woman in California ever to be unlawfully hanged.
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Kitschy Roadside Tourist Attractions in the California Redwoods
Highway 101—The Redwood Highway in Northern California offers many cheesy and family-friendly roadside attractions among the giant redwoods.
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How to Lay Peel-and-Stick Vinyl Tile Flooring
This is an easy to follow step-by-step guide to installing your new peel and stick vinyl tile flooring yourself, no matter what your skill level. I did it, and so can you!
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Unique Yard Art: Rust Is Beautiful
Rust is beautiful, old objects that have been discarded in bygone days can be re-purposed as yard art. One man's junk is truly another man's treasure.
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How to Save Money and Prepare for Disaster by Stockpiling
By shopping sales and buying in bulk you can save money and still eat better. Building a stockpile can save you money and help you be prepared for any natural or man-made disaster or economic crisis.
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How to Craft Beautiful Easter Egg Ornaments You Can Keep Forever
Learn how to make beautiful, non-traditional Easter egg decorations that last long after all the jelly beans are gone. Get instructions for blowing out the eggs, silk dyeing, hand painting, and making decoupage hanging egg ornaments.
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My Experience Collecting Ruby Glass
This spectacular ruby-colored, early-American pattern glass can add beauty and interest to your decor, and it is fun and affordable to find and collect.
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What's Killing the Bees and What Can We Do About It?
Modern farming methods rely heavily on the European Honey Bee for pollination, but the honey bee population is in peril and the cause of the problem is not well understood. Modern farming methods do not currently support adequate pollination by native species of bees.
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Easy, Rustic Apple Pie: From-Scratch Recipe for the Complete Idiot
Simple and detailed step by step instructions, with photos, on how to make a homemade apple pie. Instructions for the pie crust and a crumb topping, from scratch, are included. No experience necessary!
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How to Introduce Kittens to Dogs: Your Cats and Dogs CAN Get Along
With a little time and patience you can teach your cat-chasing dog to accept and even enjoy having a kitten as a member of the household.
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Could We Survive a Long-Term Power Outage?
We've all experienced short-term, local power outages, but what kind of problems would we have if the power was out for a week, or even longer? What if the blackout was widespread? We depend on electricity for more than lights and TV. We will be in big trouble if the power grid goes down for long.
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Common Cold Medicine Ingredients and What They Do
Taking too many OTC medicines together can make you feel worse, not better. To avoid that weird feeling, choose the medicine that is most appropriate for your symptoms.
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History of the Redwood Run: Motorcycle Rally in the California Redwoods
We rode the '47 Knucklehead to the Redwood Run up in Humboldt County California every year from 1984 to 1999. Those were some great times.
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Mutt or Designer Dog? Helpful Information About Dachshund-Pug Mixed Breed
This is a description (with pictures) of my experience with my dog Chopper. He is a "pugsund," or "daug"—a dachshund-pug hybrid dog. I describe his physical traits, his character, and personality.
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Review of the Genie Bra and Pajama Jeans
This is my honest, unsolicited opinion of my personal experience with Genie Bra and Pajama Jeans.
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Easy Clothespin Reindeer Ornaments: A Christmas Craft to Do With Kids
This is a simple Christmas craft project for kids. These cute reindeer were made from wooden clothespins. They can be as plain or fancy as you like.