Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus: Understanding Gender differences between the Guys and Dolls

Hello Friends..
What a wonderful show today on communication differences between men and women. I learned so much about how men think versus women. You would think in 46 years, one marriage and several long-term relationships I would have learned a thing or two....ha!

I learned while it was fun to look at the differences between men and women, we also have to be careful about not stereotyping or assuming women will all act one way and men the other. 

One of our guests Barbara J. Peters wrote a wonderful book about communication between the sexes called, "He Said, She Said, I Said."  Below is an excerpt from the book.

He Said: When she uses that tone of voice with me or puts her hand on her hip, I don’t feel like her husband; I 

feel like her child, and I just close down.

I Said: With this couple, it became evident it wasn’t just what the woman was saying that pushed her husband away 

from her, but rather how she said it—with both her words and body language. Her delivery did not create a positive 

environment for continued dialogues, and her tone of voice and stance did not encourage her spouse to respond in a 

good way. If she had a way of knowing how her body language made her husband feel, she would then have a chance 

to change her posture and delivery, which could positively impact their interactions.

It is possible to do just that.

Taking the time and effort to learn your partner’s needs and perceptions can go a long 

way in discovering how to productively and respectfully talk with each other. The keys for understanding what 

your partner might be thinking or feeling is to make sure you stay in the present, deal exclusively with the concern at hand, listen to words

spoken, and watch physical responses. Don’t let your mind think about what happened 

in the past or the last time you had a similar conversation. And don’t make assumptions. Ask questions about how 

he or she is feeling, right then, in the moment, with that experience . . . and then really listen, watch, and care about 

what you are hearing and seeing. A person’s facial expressions and body postures can often speak louder than words.

Additionally, make sure you pay close attention to your own body language and your tone of voice, as well as the 

words you use. Remember, communication is so much more than words, and if the way you deliver your words 

or present yourself isn’t in alignment with what you are saying, your partner will hear the loudest statement. For instance, if you are

saying loving words in a harsh tone of voice with body language indicating irritation, your significant 

other will “hear” the irritation much more than the actual words themselves. The next time you and your partner are spending time talking with each other, take a moment to look at the way you stand. Then consider what your posture, hand movements, or arm position could be saying to him or her. Is your posture in alignment with the message you want to send? Or is it contradictory? If you are the one who is feeling belittled by your partner’s body language or tone of voice, your feelings should be addressed, preferably at a time when you are comfortably and genuinely sharing with each other. Sometimes body stance becomes a habit more than a reflection of what a person is feeling. Give your loved one an opportunity to make some changes in the way he or she speaks to you instead of just closing down. I

n a relationship, each is responsible for how he or she responds, both as the one doing the talking and the one 

doing the listening.

I am so with Barbara on this. Often times my ex-husband would raise his voice at me when when we were discussing something. I hate being yelled at. Did I say hate?? Yep. I believe that heightened my emotion level and I would get more upset. Even though I told him repeatedly about his level and tone...he never got it that it disturbed me.  It's important to find out what works in conversations with your significant other.


If you want more information on Barbara J. Peters visit her website http://www.thegiftofalifetime.net/he-said-she-said-i-said/

Great points Barbara and very insightful information thank you!

Outreach Today Celebrates Moms Today!

Hello Friends and Family,

What a wonderful show today in our Celebration of Moms!

I had the opportunity to be on the show today along with my beautiful mother Sherley Bowen.

Those dang hosts (Melissa & Diane) made me cry! Be sure of this..I will get them back! Just kidding.

Another guest..my friend.. Lainika Johnson-Colbert was on the show talking about the book she is writing entitled "What My Mother Never Said...." it will be full of lessons she learned by "watching" her Mother that she never had to sit down and teach her.

Here are some the points from her book.  As I think you will see..its going to be a great one!

1. Resiliency - My mother was stabbed when we were very young. She said she is still alive because she knew she had to take care of her babies. She got out of the hospital and with one lung continued to be the best mom in the world.

2. Responsibility – My mom always did what she said she would. I remember her being tired and sick working a full time job and in the ministry but she never called in. She never let anyone down that was counting on her.

3. Humility – My mother was hands down the most beautiful woman I knew and she was far from conceited or self-absorbed. She always gave other women their due.

4. Confidence – Over the years I had heard so many people say that my mother had a certain way about her. I know what that “way” is because she passed it to me. It’s called confidence. The ability to know that I can do anything I want to do. I may have a steep learning curve but I can do it.

5. How to Dream – My mother had a dream book. She would cut pictures out of magazines to reflect things she wanted out of life like owning a house which she did by the time she was 30. Buying a new car, which eventually she did every two years. Today, we make vision boards but I learned that dreams don’t have to stay in a book from my mom.

6. Rules are Required – My mom ran a tight ship and she had a rule for everything. “No evidence” was her favorite term. That meant that when you left a room, she had better not be able to tell you had been there. She had so many financial rules that she lived by that aid me in my decisions today. Don’t buy a car that exceeds half of your annual salary. Rent should only be 4th of what you bring home each month. This is called living within your means.

7. Do It Because It’s Right – My mom didn’t do anything because she was expecting a return but because it was the right thing to do. She took in neighborhood kids, she cooked for the homeless, she went to work when she was tired and sick… simply because it was the right thing to do.

To get in contact with Lainika visit her website FEmnomenal Women In Business

www.femnomenal.com

Thanks Lainika!  If you have any questions feel free to drop us an email at outreachtodayradio@yahoo.com.

Eva Bowen

Executive Producer
Outreach Today

Secrets of Good Health and Fighting Disease

Hello There
Great show today, we learned so much from our guests about eating healthier and what we need to do to fight and reverse disease.

We asked Behavioral Nutrition Expert Maya Nahra to give us some more insight into eating healthy.

Moderation ~ Why You Hate The Word
by Maya Nahra

I do too, especially when in the context of food-like substances, i.e. McDonalds french fries, Dunkin’s doughnuts, or Wonder’s dinner rolls.

There is no such thing as ‘moderation.’

Moderation is what they told us in school about artificial sweeteners. Moderation is what Coca-Cola told us when they released their mini cans. There’s no kale, black beans, quinoa, coconut milk, and the occasional McDonalds french fry. It’s why ‘cheat days’ is the worst idea in the world. It’s not a ’cheat day’ its a ‘let-me-go-back-to-the-way-I-normally-eat day’. 

Moderation is crap.

 

Rather, how about awareness. Awareness for the way the food you consume makes your body feel. Awareness has, and will continue to, go further than moderation ever could.

I’ve had quite a few people ask me, especially after the foodie movie ‘Forks over Knives,’ “Should I even eat eggs anymore? What about my chicken and fish?” My reply, “How do you feel when you eat eggs? How do you feel when you eat chicken or fish?” I don’t know the answer to that, only you do.

This is awareness.

Sadly enough, there are many people who, if you were to ask, “How do those french fries make you feel?” would reply, “Awesome! I love them!” How is this awareness? It’s not. It’s a lack there of.

While moderation promotes old patterns and denial, awareness promotes learning and growth. It must be practiced. Start your practice and I promise you other areas of your life will change… change your food, change your life, as I always say…

But for now, chew on these:

5 tips for increasing your food & body awareness

 

1. Keep a food & mood journal. An intimate journal including both the food you ate and the moods/feelings you experienced afterwards. How did that meal or snack make you feel? Did the food sit in your stomach like a rock? Did your throat experience a little tingle or itch? Did you feel alive with abundant energy? Did you poop the next morning? There are no wrong or silly answers about how you feel, they are simply clues on your path to food & body awareness.

2. Pay attention and check in. Listen up! You’re body is giving you information on how it works best, take note!

3. Eat simpler. Eat meals with less ingredients, it’ll be easier to target specific foods.

4. Try foods at different times of day. Some foods are better fuel for your body in the morning where if eaten at night may make you feel differently. 

5. Be patient, non-judgemental, and forgiving. You’re human! You’re not perfect, no one is. Take each day slowly in your journey towards greater food & body awareness.

Yep, it’s a little feminine… ya gotta feel it, feel into it. A little balance of the ‘ol yin & yang never hurt anyone…

Visit Mya's website at  http://myintentfullife.com

Thanks Maya!  If you have any questions feel free to drop us an email at outreachtodayradio@yahoo.com.

Eva Bowen

Executive Producer
Outreach Today

Defining Alcohol: What You Need to Know!!!

Today on the show we talked about Alcoholism.  We asked one of our guests Dr. David Reiss to give us more information about the disease.

Caveat:   I am not an “addictionologist” or a psychiatrist who works primarily in the area of addiction and substance abuse.  However, in over 25 years of experience as a psychiatrist, I can offer my opinions from a wide perspective, based upon the evaluation and treatment of well over 10,000 patients, many of whom were dealing with substance abuse issues personally or within their relationships and/or family.

“Alcoholism,” a term used ubiquitously within common language and lay discussion, actually does not have a specific clinical definition.  There is a non-precise definition for “alcohol abuse” – use of alcohol that is “excessive” to the point of causing problems; and there is a definitive definition for alcohol dependency/addiction – use of alcohol to the point that abstinence causes a physiological withdrawal syndrome (addiction) and/or psychological withdrawal syndrome (dependence).

The diagnosis of alcohol dependence or addiction is important for medical and psychological reasons:  if abstinence causes physiological withdrawal, which may range from discomfort to dangerous or even fatal medical complications (such as untreated delirium tremens); psychological withdrawal can lead to depression, anxiety, irritability etc.  Both encourage a return to alcohol use in order to end the withdrawal syndrome, and therefore, abstinence/recovery is more difficult in persons who are physiologically addicted or psychologically dependent.

However, apart from specific medical issues, in applying the term “substance abuser” or “alcoholic,” my over 25 years of clinical experience is completely consistent to what I was taught during my residency by renowned alcohol researcher and expert at U.C. San Diego Marc Shuckit, M.D:  it doesn’t matter how much or how little (volume) is consumed drink, or the frequency of use;  if the use of alcohol problems: medically, socially, legally, in personal/family relationships, etc. – then you have a substance abuse problem, you are an alcoholic. It is as simple as that.  

 If a half a beer once a week causes you to “go off” on your kid or significant other, drive in an impaired manner, become emotionally unstable, spend money irresponsibly, etc. – then you are alcoholic.  However, if you can have a few drinks per night with absolutely no negative impact medically (e.g., liver function), interpersonally or socially, C'est La Vie!

On the average, there are significant cultural differences in what is generally considered an “excessive” intake of alcohol.  Further, there is no doubt (supported by research) that in cultures where children are taught to drink responsibly from an early age, in general, there is less destructive alcoholism than in societies where alcohol abuse is encouraged, or where alcohol use is considered a taboo or a “rite of passage.”  Of course, that is a very general statement, and does not necessarily apply to any specific individual in any specific culture.

At a certain level of alcohol consumption (which will be different depending upon personal genetics and biological metabolism), no matter what the social circumstances, there may be destructive physiological effects (upon the brain, liver, carcinogenesis, etc.)  For example, drinking frequently to the point of gross intoxication, or “black out” – even if not leading to other psychosocial problems - will inevitably cause medical difficulties, injuring the brain and the liver.  Also, consumption of alcohol can interfere with the effectiveness of many different types of medications (and is dangerous in combination with certain medications) – alcohol most problematically and dangerously interacts with psychotropic medications (medications prescribed for psychiatric reasons) and psychoactive agents (anti-histamines, asthma medications that can be stimulating, pain medications, etc.), but may also interact negatively with other classes of medications.  It also must be recognized that despite the initial euphoric effect, alcohol is a chemical depressant that may contribute to or hasten the development of clinical depression in susceptible individuals even if not causing other overt problems.  However, low levels of consumption, without concomitant use of other drugs or psychoactive agents, if otherwise tolerated, may be medically “healthy” or even beneficial in some ways.

If the medically-dangerous/detrimental threshold is not met, the key to defining alcoholism is, very simply: “The presence of problems caused by alcohol consumption” – really a very easy concept to grasp.  However, especially in the United States, the prevalence of denial leads many people look for "objective measures” to define the problem/disorder, i.e., "If I'm not drinking ‘X’ amount; if I don't have withdrawal symptoms; if I haven’t received a DUI – then I can't be considered alcoholic."  If media, schools, etc. pick up on those “objective measurements” of volume and frequency of consumption (which are actually arbitrary), that can be destructive and can result in denial of problematic alcoholism (or less frequently, over-diagnosis of benign alcohol use).

Relying purely on a specific volume or frequency of consumption is not logical and is a clinically dangerous way of thinking of and conceptualizing alcoholism.  Conversely, in other cultures, if large volumes of consumption are considered “normal” and presumably not excessive, that leads to a different form of denial and under-identification of alcoholism.

Simply put, “If honestly, without invoking denial, you can definitively state that alcohol has no negative effect upon your health, life or relationships – then clinically, alcohol use is not a problem.  However, if any of those areas are negatively impacted by alcohol use, you are alcoholic and should seek some form of treatment or intervention, regardless of the volume or frequency of consumption – and any other conclusion is purely denial.

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Thanks Dr. Reiss!


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Tips for Caring for your Aging Parents

Wow what a wonderful show about Caring for your Aging Parent.  We asked one of our guests to provide more information for you.  Who best then someone who has been through it...to help you get through it!

Caring for Aging Parents: Elder Rage & Alzheimer’s
By Jacqueline Marcell, Author of ‘Elder Rage’ www.Elderrage.com 

For eleven years I pleaded with my obstinate elderly father to allow a caregiver to help him with my ailing mother, but after 55 years of loving each other he adamantly insisted on taking care of her himself. Every caregiver I hired to help him called in exasperation, "Jacqueline, I just can't work with your father–his temper is impossible to handle. I don't think he’ll accept help until he's on his knees himself."

My father had always been 90% great, but boy-oh-boy that temper was a doozy. He’d never turned it on me before, but I'd never gone against his wishes either. When my mother nearly died from his inability to continue to care for her, I flew from southern California to San Francisco determined to save her life–having no idea that it would nearly cost me my own.

EARLY SIGNS OF DEMENTIA?I spent three months in the hospital nursing my 82-pound mother back to relative health, while my father went from being loving one minute to calling me horrible nasty names and throwing me out of the house the next. I walked on egg shells trying not to upset him, even running the washing machine could cause a tizzy, and there was no way to reason with him. It was heart wrenching to have my once-adoring father turn against me.

I immediately took my father to his doctor, only to be flabbergasted he could act normal when he needed to. I could not believe it when the doctor looked at me as if I was lying. She didn’t even take me seriously when I reported that my father had nearly electrocuted my mother, but fortunately I walked into the bathroom just three seconds before he plugged in a power strip that was soaking in a tub of water–along with my mother’s feet! Much later, I was furious to find out my father had instructed his doctor (and everyone) not to listen to anything I said because I was just a (bleep) liar—and all I wanted was his money! (I wish he had some.)

Then things got serious. My father had never laid a hand on me my whole life, but one day nearly choked me to death for adding HBO to his television, even though he had eagerly consented to it a few days before. Terrified, I call the police for the first time in my life who took him to a psychiatric hospital for evaluation. I could not believe it when they released him right away, saying they couldn't find anything wrong with him. What is even more astonishing is that similar incidents occurred three more times.

CAREGIVER CATCH 22After three months I was finally able to bring my frail mother home from the hospital, but furious to find myself trapped. I couldn't fly home and leave her alone with my father–she'd surely die from his inability to care for her. I couldn't get my father to accept a caregiver, and even when I did—no one would put up with his raging very long. I couldn't get healthcare professionals to help–my father was always so darling in front of them. I couldn't get medication to calm him, and even when I finally did—he refused to take it and flushed it down the toilet. I couldn't place my mother in a nursing home–he'd take her out. I couldn't put him in a home–he didn't qualify. They both refused Assisted Living—legally I couldn't force them. I became a prisoner in my parents' home for nearly a year trying to solve crisis after crisis, begging for professional help—and infuriated with a medical system that wasn't helping me appropriately.

GERIATRIC DEMENTIA SPECIALIST MAKES DIAGNOSIS You don't need a medical degree to know something is wrong, but you do need the right doctor who can diagnose and treat dementia properly. Finally, a friend suggested I call the Alzheimer’s Association who directed me to the best neurologist in the area who specialized in dementia. He performed a battery of blood, neurological, memory tests and CT & P.E.T. scans. After reviewing my parents’ many medications and ruling out numerous reversible dementias such as a B-12 and thyroid deficiency, you should have seen my face drop when he diagnosed Stage One Alzheimer's in both of my parents–something all their other healthcare professionals missed entirely.

TRAPPED IN OLD HABITSWhat I'd been coping with was the beginning of Alzheimer’s (just one type of dementia), which begins very intermittently and appears to come and go. I didn't understand that my father was addicted and trapped in his own bad behavior of a lifetime and his habit of yelling to get his way was coming out over things that were illogical... at times. I also didn't understand that demented does not mean dumb (a concept not widely appreciated) and that he was still socially adjusted never to show his ‘Hyde’ side to anyone outside the family. Even with the onset of dementia, it was astonishing he could still be so manipulative. On the other hand, my mother was as sweet and lovely as she’d always been.

KEY: BALANCE BRAIN CHEMISTRY!I learned that Alzheimer's makes up 60-80% of all dementias and there's no stopping the progression nor is there yet a cure. However, if identified EARLY there are four FDA approved medications that can mask/slow symptoms, keeping a person in the early independent stage longer, delaying the need for part to full-time care. The medications are Aricept, Exelon, Razadyne and Namenda, with many more in clinical trials. In combination with optimal lifestyle changes (proper nutrition, weight, exercise, socialization), a one month delay in nursing home placement of Alzheimer’s patients could save the U.S. $1 BILLION annually. A five year delay in the onset could save $50 BILLION in annual healthcare costs. Public awareness, education, and more research dollars are needed!

After the neurologist slowed/masked the symptoms of Alzheimer’s in my parents, and also treated their depression (often present in AD patients), he prescribed a small dose of an anti-aggression medication for my father, which helped smooth out is his volatile temper without making him sleep all day. (Ohhh, if we’d only had that fifty years ago!) It wasn’t easy to get the dosages right and it took a lot of time and patience (and no, he wasn’t suddenly turned into an angel), but at least we didn’t need police intervention any longer!

CREATIVE BEHAVIORAL TECHNIQUESOnce my parents’ brain chemistries were better balanced, I was able to optimize nutrition, fluids, medication, treatments, and exercise with much less resistance. I was also able to implement techniques to cope with the intermittent bizarre behaviors. Instead of logic and reason–I used distraction and redirection to things they were interested in. I learned to use reminiscence and talk about the old days, capitalizing on their long-term memories which were still quite good. Instead of arguing the facts–I agreed, validated frustrated feelings, and lived in their realities of the moment. I finally learned to just ‘go with the flow’ and let any nasty comments roll off.

And if none of that worked, a bribe of ice cream worked the best to cajole my father into the shower, even as he swore a blue streak at me that he’d just taken one yesterday (over a week ago). I was also finally able to get my father to accept two caregivers (he’d only alienated 40 that year–most only there for about ten minutes), and then with the benefit of Adult Day Health Care five days a week for my parents and a support group for me, everything finally started to fall into place.

IF ONLY WE HAD LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE!Before long my parents’ life savings was gone and we were well into mine. I was advised to apply for Medicaid and after months of paperwork, aggravation, and evaluation they were approved for financial help from the government. I was so relieved, until I learned it would only pay to put my parents in a nursing home, not keep them at home with 24/7 care. And, since my mother needed much more skilled care than my father, they’d be separated, something they would never consent to—nor did I want to do after all this work to keep them together.

I could not believe it—I finally had everything figured out medically, behaviorally, socially, legally, emotionally, two wonderful caregivers in place, the house elder-proofed, and all I needed was financial help to keep them at home. If I’d only made sure my parents bought Long Term Care Insurance (or I bought it for them) years ago while they were healthy and before any diagnosis of dementia, it would have covered the cost of their care at home. Instead, I paid for it, which nearly wiped me out in every way. After five years of managing 24/7 care for my parents, I then survived invasive Brst. Cancer.

ALZHEIMER’S / DEMENTIA OFTEN OVERLOOKED
What is so unsettling is that not one healthcare professional discussed the possibility of the beginning of Alzheimer’s Disease (or any type of dementia) in my parents with me that first year, which happens far too often to families. Alzheimer's afflicts more than 5.4 million Americans, but millions go undiagnosed for many years because intermittent subtle warning signs are chalked up to stress and a ‘normal’ part of aging. Since one out of eight by age 65, and nearly half by age 85 get AD, healthcare professionals of every specialty should know the ‘Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's’ and educate their patients and families early on so everyone can save time, money—and a fortune in Kleenex!

TEN WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER'S
(Reprinted with permission of the Alzheimer’s Association)
1.   Memory loss
2.   Difficulty performing familiar tasks
3.   Problems with language
4.   Disorientation of time and place
5.   Poor or decreased judgment
6.   Problems with abstract thinking
7.   Misplacing things
8.   Changes in mood or behavior
9.   Changes in personality
10. Loss of initiative
www.ElderRage.com/Alzheimers.asp

Thanks Jacqueline...wonderful information!


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Money Matters: Money and Your Marriage

Hello Friends...
So many good tips from our upcoming money show. One blog on the subject just doesn't seem to be enough.
One of our guests Burrow Hill spoke about dealing with money issues in your marriage.  He facilitates a seminar called "The Business Side of Marriage."  Burrow suggests that couple leave the house to discuss the issue of money. He says your home is suppose to be your safe haven and there is so much to be tend to...its just not the right place to discuss finances. He suggests you take a walk, go to a hotel, use someones white board at their office...anywhere but home to talk about money.  Burrow says when you go on that walk don't say anything for a minute or two and then open the lines of communication.
A big "aha moment" during the interview was about maintaining separate bank accounts. Burrow suggests there is nothing wrong with having individual accounts and then putting monies together for household expenses. He says you will have less fights about money if you have separate accounts.
When I was married we maintained a joint account and I thought it was weird and "non-trusting" that others would have separate ones. Now that I look back on things, I didn't trust him to not "hold" back money needed for our family. He was more concerned with keeping up with the Joneses at times, instead of our financial welfare. I was just married to the wrong person, it had nothing to do with whether it was right or wrong to have separate accounts.  I now realize that everyone needs something to call their own and as long as we were putting into the joint account, there was nothing wrong with having individual ones as well. Maybe I wanted to save money for a super deluxe spa day and maybe he wanted a new set of golf clubs. No use having to defend your purchases all the time. Of course, that is not all we discussed during the show. So be sure to tune in this Wednesday at 10am Pacific.

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Eva Bowen
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Outreach Today

How to Save Money....These Days!

Hello Friends..
My wallet is MUCH lighter these days...taking a lot more money to fill up the gas tank and put food on the table. Makes you wonder when some things going to give...
We recently had several wonderful guests on the show with some advice to help you save some money. One in particular talked about shopping and how to keep more moola in your wallet. Kathryn Raaker is one heck of a lady!  The nationally syndicated talk-show host is very savvy, inspirational and REAL!!  She shared these following 10 tips when you are headed out shopping:
1. Don't spend your money buying the Sunday paper and spend your time cutting out coupons!  Kathryn says there are plenty of online services (some for free) where you can find great coupons. Just print them off.
2. The discount store Big Lots has plenty of bargains on quality products. Kathryn says they are even cheaper then Kmart.
3. Kathryn also suggests you look into the shopper reward cards at Best Buy and Staples.
4. End of the year sales are money in the bank for you according to Kathryn.  She says its a great time to get awesome discounts on items..especially big ticket appliances.
5. Check out the outlet stores like Sears and JCPenney for some great bargains.
6. Want to save money on organic produce?  Kathryn suggests checking out delivery services in your area like www.greenbeandelivery.com. Green Bean Delivery offers year-round home delivery of organic, local produce and groceries in select states at an affordable price.
7. Here's another tip. Check out big ticket products in Consumer Reports first!  Make sure that new oven you're looking at is really worth the price, or if you could get something better for your money.
8. If you have a smart phone, download a bar code reader app.  While your at a store checking out the price of an item, you can easily see how much it costs at other stores.
9. Buy your shoes more affordably online. A great website to check out is Zappos.
10. Amway has excellent organic cleaners.  Spend more on a big bottle of cleaner that you can dilute it and use 5-10 times longer than that expensive little bottle of cleaner you bought at the grocery store!
Great tips..I learned so much from this show..you see I took good notes for you and me!  :)
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Outreach Today