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Why it’s OK to send restaurant food back

Are you really such a big deal? No. So stop worrying that you’ll make others feel awkward

23 Things You Do At A Bar That Annoy Bartenders

Check out this list of 23 things that all of us do that annoy the crap out of bartenders! Which one are you guilty of??

What you need for healthy smoothies

The Clobster: A Grilled Cheese and Lobster Sandwich is as Good as it Looks

Meals Deconstructed: Bringing Sexy Back With Slapfish

Why Are Restaurants Suddenly Becoming Flower Shops?

Restaurants are always an option for date night, but some spots are going way beyond candles and shared plates to make moments more intimate.

13 Tasty Fish Taco Recipes

Try some coastal twists on the classic fish taco with these homemade slaws, salsas, and cremas—your fish tacos will never taste the same again.

Why Butcher Shops Make Great Restaurants

What happens when you merge a butcher shop and a restaurant? Cooking that’s a cut above. Here’s where to eat—and buy—some of the country’s best meat. Plus a recipe for country-style pork ribs from chef Damon Menapace.

The Price Comparisons Between One-Story and Two-Story Houses

Pros and cons of buying a one-story home vs. a two-story home. Which is better to buy? Do two-story homes hold their value better over single levels?

They told you stories. Now you can tell theirs!

What did your grandparents do for a living? Celebrate and honor them by sharing stories about the way they worked.

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I Love to Tell Stories

Worship TimesWorship TimesWorship TimesFirst WestI Love to Tell StoriesFeb 12, 2017I’m all about stories. I learn so much from the stories of others. Wisdom and values are more easily heard through the use of stories. I think that is why Jesus taught so much in parables. He recognized stories connected with people better than just a lecture. He used life experiences to share important teachings. Consider the parable of the Good Samaritan. Such wisdom and illustration of…

Stuck on a past story?

College admissions decision month presents a separate but related choice many seniors will need to make, especially those who were disappointed with the outcomes: Live with the past story or write a new oneYou’d envisioned yourself attending Duke, Pomona or another college you thought was perfect for as long as you can remember. You worked hard. You put forth the effort in classes and activities and your application. And still, the answer you received was not what you’d hoped for.You now…

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Who Are You Protecting? Why Telling Your Story Is Powerful

What trauma shaped you? Is it time to tell your own story? Maybe sharing is the key to your healing, or helping heal someone else.

Monologue: Your First Short Story Speaks

Look at me. Look at me. I’m a mess.Wasn’t enough to make me one distended scene, to fill me with “It felt like forever”s and words like serenade. ...