Forgotten Beach Needs-things to pack in your beach bag.

Now that I live near a beach, it's great to go. However, I had to re-think my beach bag when I packed it again. I don't have children, but I still have needs. I work in a children's store and I see kids coming in all the time with beach and sun...

A beggar on every corner

Now that I've moved away from the big city, Houston, Texas; I've noticed that I've also moved away from beggars on every street corner. Even 10 years ago, it seemed a rare occurence to see someone begging for money on a street corner. They usually...

Loving someone in Prison

When you love someone in prison, it forces many challenges and life changes to continue the relationship. First of all, telling others of your relationship at all. As a parent of a son incarcerated, it's almost easier to not tell anyone of his...

Wi-Fi calling, Hotspots and other valuable tools on your cell phone

How to know which cell phone, rate plan and internet package is best for you

Your friend slips out her phone and seamlessly swypes across the screen and voila, she’s browsing the internet, texting a friend or checking restaurants and movie times. Oh yes, sometimes she’ll make a call; but you’re both stuck in a meeting,...

Connecting to a google account if Your Phone doesn't have internet

There are a couple of ways to connect to the internet with a phone. But first you must have a phone that is able to connect to the internet, either a "smart phone" or a phone with web to go services or Wi-Fi. ...

Shopping from a wheeled-handicapped cart

I have to admit, I often thought these people who scoot around the grocery stores in those little driven shopping scooters were just being lazy and having a little fun sometimes.  They looked pretty normal...

Do I really need that crown?

a broken tooth with old filling needing a crown Many people come and go in our dental practice with teeth hurting and teeth with pending needs. Dentistry can be so preventative if people would only look at...

Prison Facts, the Big House, it's not jail anymore.

overcrowdinghttp://hubpages.com/u/3209497_50.jpg in dorms is common Prison is different in many ways from jail, but I once used them interchangeably. Isn't locked up prison or jail? You're still behind bars. Well, actually that's incorrect. ...

Invisalign braces versus metal braces

an Invisalign tray Invisalign braces are a nice alternative to straightening your teeth. The thought of braces either make most teens and parents cringe or shout for joy depending on the severity of the need...