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Are Online Spanish Courses the Best Way to Learn?

Interacting with a real-life tutor sounds great. I never realized there was such an option in online courses.

Mira, on 02/19/2013

How to cook chickpeas; nutrition, dried vs canned and two chickpea recipes

Hi Mira, I love mangetout, I eat it raw all the time and when I do cook it, I just steam it for around a minute so that's it still has a bit of crunch. You have me intrigued regarding using chickpeas in cake, this I must try! I hop you enjoy ...

HollieT, on 02/19/2013

The Best Eco Friendly Kitchen Utensils for the Conscientious Cook

Hi Mira, I love bamboo, too. I've heard that before about using different boards for meat and vegetables, but I'm vegetarian so everything's pretty safe on my board. Thanks for commenting and stopping by. :)

HollieT, on 02/19/2013

How the Odds are Stacked Against British Writers On-line

Ahem. Sir Tim did not 'invent the internet', Jo. He invented the World Wide Web, which is the bits of the internet that use HTML. See http://netforbeginners.about.com/od/internet101/f/the_difference_between_internet_and_web.htm. Amazon now ...

Guest, on 02/19/2013

How the Odds are Stacked Against British Writers On-line

Have you tried PayPal? I notice several sites pay you through PayPal. Never received money that way myself but I do use it for payments and looked at this other option, too (not enough, though, but I don't remember anything about a charge).

Mira, on 02/19/2013

About a Boy, by Nick Hornby: A Delightful Read

Wow, I just read the description of A Long Way Down on Amazon and it sounds like a great book for Nick Hornby. I will order it :). Thank you for mentioning it.

Mira, on 02/19/2013

In Praise of Chick Lit

Then for them I recommend anything but / except Catherine Alliott or Emily Giffin.

Mira, on 02/19/2013

How to Live Like You're Dying and Making Life Joyful

Craig, Thanks so glad you read this. :)K

katiem2, on 02/19/2013

How to Live Like You're Dying and Making Life Joyful

Very good advice, I could do a lot more of this myself.

Craig, on 02/19/2013

Things You Should Know before You Buy Your Kid a Baseball or Softball Bat

So true the bat and ball both matter greatly, and there's the gloves the sliding shorts and on and on there is a lot kids need for baseball and softball it's vital to get it right. :)K

katiem2, on 02/19/2013

Practice tips that improve Kid’s Ability to Hit a Baseball or Softball

You cannot get to much batting practice, it's the one thing so many kids miss out on. Free time is a great time for batting practice and this great set up can save me a lot of drive time to the batting cage. :)K

katiem2, on 02/19/2013

Facebook: The Anti-Social Network

You make some really good points here. I agree that Facebook is often used to avoid real socializing and is a lazy way of communicating. And I am just as guilty of that, as anyone.

SharileeShares, on 02/19/2013

What is Instagram?

I am a big fan of Instagram now, after obtaining my first SmartPhone. I love the instant thrill of people seeing my photos and commenting. And showing the appreciation to their pics in return.

SharileeShares, on 02/19/2013

In Praise of Chick Lit

I've shared this with my daughter and they too are eager to read a good chick book. :)K

katiem2, on 02/19/2013

How to Live Like You're Dying and Making Life Joyful

Mira, Thank you, I too live in the city, I love the theater, fine dining, the arts and all the many things city life has to offer. I make my home a quiet sanctuary for peace and down time. :)K

katiem2, on 02/19/2013