Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Team colors decor

Guest post written by Carla Sommers
When I told my 5 year old son that we would redo his decoration in his bedroom and I asked him what he wanted to decorate it with, I thought that he would say that he wanted it to be pirate themed, because he really loves reading and acting like pirates. But he chose to decorate his room in the school colors and theme of me and my husband's alma mater. I guess that when you say to start them young they're right.
I told my mom what he wanted and she was delighted because she also went to the same school. Then we got talking about other things like how she had just got hearing aids in Dayton where she lives and my aunt had bought some Ft. Lauderdale Hearing Aids too right around the same time. That reminded her that my aunt is a retired interior designer and would probably love to help us redecorate.
So I gave my aunt a call and she has been helping us out. We're almost through with the room and I think it looks great!

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Going to the Movies

Guest post written by my buddy Royce Heath
How I love going to the movies. I have always been a film buff, as my mom before me and my grandmother as well. My grandmother used to go and see Rudolph Valentino silent films!
I love the entire going to the movies process. I usually go with my boyfriend or sometimes, my daughter or a girlfriend. I set my security for the home, arrive at the theater, purchase tickets, perhaps a snack, find a "good" seat, settle in and enjoy the previews before the feature film begins. I enjoy the entire process. It is fun to see a hit movie on a big screen with an audience surrounding you. I love comedies, especially romantic ones, and laughing with a group of people makes the experience somehow, more fun. It is also true of a drama or mystery film. When there is a tense or emotional moment, and you become so engrossed in the story, plot and characters that you are almost unaware of your surroundings, until, you hear an audible gasp from yourself or those around you.
It is moments like those that make movie going such a rewarding, fun and emotional experience. It's not quite the same watching a movie at home with interruptions and too much of a familiar environment.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Seattle Drug Rehab

Did you know that because of Seattle's seemingly perpetual gloomy weather, addiction and drug abuse, depression and mental health issues are a regional problem? 
Because of this, Seattle has some of the very best drug rehab centers available. To learn about all of these centers, head over to the Seattle Drug Rehab web page, where you can discover the different types of rehabilitation, a help guide, and even the telephone number where you can call and learn more. 
Of course, outside of the Seattle area, drug abuse is a problem as well. The National Institute on Drug Abuse website is an amazing website where you can discover the reasons why drug abuse happen, the treatment statistics of drug abuse and about where you can get help for you or someone you love.
Drug Abuse is a huge problem in our world today. The first step to help prevent and eradicate this is understanding why it happens. If someone you love is struggling with drug abuse, know that you aren't alone, and head over to the NIDA website for helpful tips and information to help treat drug abuse.