Earlier this week, I relinquished the deck to a family of birds who were not thrilled by my presence. The weather has been gorgeous — sunny and breezy, just perfect for making use of the laptop to write outdoors. One afternoon is not so bad, but I..
Topics: Conversations

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I like to spend my afternoons out on the deck, writing on my laptop. The little deck gets just the right amount of sun and shade, and we have a cozy little bistro table for two. We’ve got a lot of birds, and the sound of their singing sets a peaceful...
Topics: Conversations, Strange but True

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The health care reform debate has reached fever pitch, and is finally getting the attention it deserves. With more than 45 million uninsured Americans, many others woefully under-insured, and people going without needed care, the time is right for you to.
Topics: Conversations, Nutrition and Health

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I recently caught up with an old friend on FaceBook. We lost touch in the 70’s, and haven’t seen or spoken to each other since we were 18-years old, and this year we will both turn 50.After a lot of back and forth messaging through FaceBook,..
Topics: Conversations, Family & Friends

{"title":"Time Warp","post_url":"http:\/\/www.conversationsoverdinner.com\/her\/2009\/06\/11\/time-warp\/","feed_url":"http:\/\/www.conversationsoverdinner.com\/feed","author":"mandycrest","date":"2009-06-11 05:00:01","summary":"I recently caught up with an old friend on FaceBook. We lost touch in the 70’s, and haven’t seen or spoken to each other since we were 18-years old, and this year we will both turn 50.After a lot of back and forth messaging through FaceBook,.."}

Simple human dignity and compassion. It’s hard to juxtapose that with end-of-life medical interventions that serve only to prolong pain and suffering, often against the wishes of the patient, while adding thousands of dollars to medical costs for...
Topics: Conversations, Linked Articles, Nutrition and Health

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