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    Warts, yuck

    What is the best way to get rid of a new wart without going to the doctor? Are there any over the counter or home remedies that really work?
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    New School Building

    I can't wait until the new school building is finished. The one my kids are in now is VERY old and is not fit to be a school anymore. It needs too many repairs to count. I drove by the new building and it is looking great!
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    Talking behind my back

    I do the best I can as a single dad. I live by the rule, "Treat others as you want to be treated". Still, some people I really trust have been talking behind my back. I am pretty upset about it. How do you handle this sort of thing?
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    Do you get a flu shot?

    I need to go get my flu shot. I like to get it as soon as it comes in. I can't stand having the flu. Do you and your family get the flu shot?
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    Patience! I need some!

    I need to borrow some patience. I have been very patient with the kids, but they keep getting sick and falling behind in school. Our parent teacher conferences went so bad. I don't know how much more I can take!
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    Best comfort food

    What is your favorite comfort food. Recently, with all the stress I have been under, I discovered mine is a big ice cream Sunday with caramel and chocolate sauce and whip cream. What is yours?
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    Snook Rest In Peace

    My mom just called, her dog of 13 years died today. Her name was Snook and she was a dachshund who was part of the family. Later we will head over to bury her. It is a sad day.
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    Big family gatherings

    We have a huge family with a lot of family gatherings. Almost everyone gets along but there are a few who seem to rub almost everyone the wrong way. How do you handle those people?
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    Bounce U is great for single dads

    I discovered this place called Bounce U. It is a great resource for single dads. They have 3 hour sessions every Friday where they watch your kids while you go out. The sessions are run by professionals in an indoor building with all kinds of great physical activities to stimulate the kids.
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    No one to take turns with

    I think one of the hardest thing about being a single dad is not having anyone to take turns with. For example, there is no one to get the kids up if you want to sleep longer, or to put them to bed if you are busy. There is no one to take turns dealing with issues and other things like that. It...
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    Under the bed!

    It really burns me when I ask the kids to clean their rooms and they just stuff everything under their bed. How do you break kids of this bad habit?
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    Curing Athletes foot

    I have never been one to have a problem with athletes foot, but I have it for the first time in my life. What are some good products to use?
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    Gluten free pizza

    I bought a bag of gluten free baking mix from Trader Joe's and used it to make pizza crust. Then I added home made sauce and veggies. The best part is that it actually tasted good!
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    Medical eBooks

    Have you ever spent $10 - $40 on one of those medical ebooks which is supposed to tell you about your condition. Are those things for real, or are they scams?
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    Natural remedies

    If you have a medical issue that could mean having a surgery that might not work, would you consider going with an all natural treatment instead?
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    Eureka Canceled!

    I love the television show Eureka, it is a kind of comedy sci-fi show about a town that is high tech and more secretive than area 51. I love it but I just heard that they canceled it. Season 5 will be the last one!
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    Paying a vehicle off

    For the firs time ever I bought my wife a brand new car. This was a few years ago but I have been paying the monthly payments for the loan for long enough to hate it. I will never take out a loan to buy a car again, those things are trouble. Luckily, I will have it all paid off within the next...
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    Skin Allergies

    My youngest was with my mother this past week. When she came home she had little bumps all over her face. Apparently she is having some kind of allergic reaction. She has very sensitive skin, I hope this clears up soon!
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    Time and place

    My son is having a hard time understanding that there is a time and a place to talk about things. Sometimes he says something in a situation where it was just the wrong time and place. How do you handle this sort of thing?
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    Feds teaching kids to hack "right"!

    Wow, I was just reading about a program the government runs. They teach kids how to hack, only for the government not against it. They seem to figure, kids are going to hack anyway, why not teach them to do it for their country.
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