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Smart glasses in the confidential data workspace
If you have confidential data in your workspace, be ready to identify potential security risks in the form of employees wearing smart glasses (especially employees who do not reveal that they are wearing smart glasses). Employees who were not hired to surveille the surroundings for the safety of others, and employees who require no assistive…
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A Treasure Hunter’s Guide to Outlandish plantings
Spring planting can reveal all kinds of delightful surprises. Even the smallest of plants should be planted with great care and planning. Add 96 hours of preparation for every four inches of plant height. Done correctly, you will gain insight into the history of your region, have beautiful plants, and maybe even pocket a few…
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Grout Glow Joy
Glow-in-the-dark grout is spectacular. The soft glow eliminates the need for harsh lighting late at night when wandering about for a glass of water or prank calling telemarketers and it provides a unique artwork backdrop after dark. This special product is activated daily by exposure to sunlight or strong artificial light during the day. The…
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Rare 1911 book, Fortune Telling by Madame Xanto
Our recent ice storm had me rooting around my library in search of something strange and spooky. My hunt produced an odd little treasure, Fortune Telling by Xanto. It is the 1911 edition published by The Penn Publishing Company of Philadelphia. The book is an early‑20th‑century occult and divination handbook published by The Penn Publishing…
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Candy Cane Vase Joy
The candy cane vase is a spectacular display but it can also be a helpful gift during the holidays for friends or family that are seriously ill. Peppermint is good for nausea, the colorful display can lift spirits, and we all know the wonder fresh flowers can do for our fellow humans. I hope you…
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Mahjong Manners Matter
I love everything about Mahjong. It is a game developed long ago in a country far away so it is an open invitation to learn more fascinating history regarding all who came before us. Until recently, I had only played Mahjong in my home with friends and family as we attempted to teach ourselves how…
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Hallmark Channel Christmas Cruise of Epic Joy
The Hallmark Channel Christmas Cruise 2024 was a spectacular event that I was fortunate enough to be a part of. I somehow managed to book a cabin on the Norwegian Gem of complete epic joy with Hallmark in November of 2024, and it was unforgettable. If you have never been on a cruise, please consider…
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My peonies are blooming, hot floral tea joy is here
Hot floral teas are my favorite escape from stress. The peonies are in full bloom right now so I plan to take full advantage of their vibrant existence. The floral joy begins by adding fresh peony petals to my clear water bottle for gorgeous and fragrant hydration throughout the day. I also create floral arrangements…
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Guide to Whist
Every spring I go through old boxes. Year after year, digging through the past of my clan, I uncover delightful treasures. This year I focused on a box of writings and photographs from 1890 to 1915. One item, in particular, is a handwritten “Guide to Whist”. Whist (a direct forerunner of Bridge) is an old…
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Box turtle oasis of epic happiness
Box turtles are beyond precious. For years, every morning at dawn, the sweet little box turtle featured here made his way from the woods all the way up to our air conditioning unit to drink water dripping from the line. In his honor I created a tiny pond just for him. I placed it within…
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