Hope for Novelists and Other Writers by da-AL

Bunny rabbit outfitted person reads paper.

Do you have an elevator speech? Book writers are told that they need an 'elevator speech' -- a one-minute pitch for when they inadvertently meet their star-maker. It's also useful for talking about one's book with everyone else. Theoretically, that is. My elevator speech rarely gets past the first floor. But I love my books,… Continue reading Hope for Novelists and Other Writers by da-AL

Recipe: Brown Rice Corn Island with Seafood by Khashayar Parsi

Brown Rice and Corn Island with Seafood Stuffing

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Arthritis Remedy for Dogs and Cats: The Power of Warmth

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Winter can cruel to aging warm-blooded pets. The best arthritis advice I received was when my great vet told me, “Just get them through the winter.” Even in warmer climates like Southern California, winter is his busy time when it comes to pet owners frantic to relieve their pets of arthritis pain. “Even if it… Continue reading Arthritis Remedy for Dogs and Cats: The Power of Warmth

Arthritis Relief for Dogs: Chiropractic and More by da-AL 

Chiropractor Dr. Michelle Zarzana restores mobility and comfort to my dogs.

Any dog that lives long enough, according to my vet, will eventually get arthritis. Worse, when my dogs got it, they weren’t able to tolerate the pain medicines that were prescribed. Chiropractic: Dr. Michelle Zarzana, a chiropractor who works mostly on people (including the humans in my family), did wonders for my two oldsters before… Continue reading Arthritis Relief for Dogs: Chiropractic and More by da-AL 

Veggie Black-Eyed Pea Appetizer Recipe by Khashayar Parsi

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