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First,  thank you for stopping by. I hope that you can find the information you are looking for, and please check back often to find more information, as it is updated often. The objective of this blog is to share information on subjects dealing with family and relationships.  If you have a question, don't hesitate to contact me personally. This blog is one of four blogs.  Feel free to peruse all of my articles, as they cover a broad range of subjects all involving home and living issues.

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