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Ask Joan: Piano concert edition

A somewhat little-known fact about me: I played the piano for about 15 years – from the time I was 4 years old until part way through college. Then, having no piano, I just didn’t play at all for several … Continue reading

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Ask Joan: Don’t eat the dip edition

My mom and I were the unfortunate sufferers of what seems to be food poisoning this past weekend. I’m doing a lot better… just a little tired, but she’s still really under the weather. Send good thoughts her way! (And … Continue reading

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Ask Joan: Middle of the night edition

I am definitely a night owl, much more so than a morning person. So today’s Ask Joan was started just before midnight on Monday night. Hopefully, it will make good Tuesday morning reading for you – unless you’re a “latecomer” … Continue reading

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Ask Joan: Vermont week edition

Hubby and I are taking a special trip this week – my Christmas present was a getaway to Bennington, Vermont! After a hectic week and weekend last week, it’ll be nice to get away, but the preparations are keeping me … Continue reading

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Ask Joan: Nunchucks edition

Regular readers might know that I study tae kwon do at Dover Dragons TKD. Well, one of our programs for more advanced students has included lessons this month in using nunchucks (nunchaku). I love it. Thankfully for those in close … Continue reading

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Ask Joan: Postal mail edition

In general, I ask everyone submitting Ask Joan questions to submit them via our web form. It’s mostly done to make sure everyone’s question gets filed and answered; also, it helps me more promptly respond to timely questions. But I … Continue reading

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Ask Joan: Kicking off 2012 edition

It’s 2012! I’ve joined a gym – yes, cliche, I know – and started more carefully watching what I eat. Stop me if you’ve heard this before. On a more introspective note, I found this neat way to take a … Continue reading

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Ask Joan: We Wish You A Merry Christmas edition

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, if you celebrate, and I hope everyone is gearing up for a great start to 2012. Many thanks to all who have been taking part in my “Joan Asks You” survey to help … Continue reading

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Ask Joan: Unanswered questions edition

Usually in Ask Joan, I mix it up; I share both questions I DO have the answers to, as well as some where I’m seeking details from you in order to help a reader. Today, there’s no mixing. This is … Continue reading

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Ask Joan: Birthday week edition

Tomorrow marks my 29th birthday! I’m really excited… only a year until 30. I expect a major celebration for my 30th. Unlike some who dread it, I feel like that’s when you’re really “someone,” if that makes sense. But for … Continue reading

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