April 15th, 2007
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For the longest time I would get confused when I heard people talking about tennis shoes. I couldn’t believe that so many people actually played tennis, and I had never seen any of them on the tennis courts or even touching a racket. Being young, I didn’t realize that people from different places have names for things that I might not be used to. Some people say jacket or coat, while others say parka, even though they all mean the same thing. The same thing happens with soda and pop. It’s the same stuff, but you may call it one or the other depending on where you live.
I thought tennis shoes were meant for the tennis court only, much like bowling shoes are worn at the bowling alley but rarely out in public. I later learned that when people said tennis shoe, they meant the same thing as what I called a sneaker. No one is right or wrong; it just depends on where you grew up and what your parents called them. This difference in slang was fodder for some great laughs when I went to college and started meeting people from all over the country.
Some people snicker when they hear me call tennis shoes by the name of sneakers. I’m not sure, but I am guessing the name sneakers came from the fact that unlike hard soled shoes, you can sneak up on someone with them on. They have a soft sole and make very little noise. In fact, the only noise you hear them make might be squeaks on a polished basketball court. Perhaps they shouldn’t be sneakers or tennis shoes; perhaps they should be called squeakers. Ok, sorry, bad joke. Maybe just look for a tennis sneaker to avoid all confusion.
If you want tennis shoes, or sneakers, or whatever it is that you call them, you can find them anywhere that carries shoes and boots. If you want shoes that are made for tennis, make sure you visit an athletic store and tell them you need good shoes for tennis, but don’t necessarily call them tennis shoes, or you may get shown any old pair of soft-soled shoe. Look for a good fit, and make sure you get arch support. You will pay more for a quality pair of shoes, but if you need them for athletic reasons, you will be glad you did.
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I have conflicting feelings when it comes to big-ticket items such as cars, jewelry, and boats. On the one hand, I like to drive late-model cars and have other nice toys to enjoy and show off to my friends. But on the other hand, I am actually kind of frugal at heart and don’t like to pay full price for anything if I can help it. That’s why I always check out government surplus auctions before I head to a dealership or store. (more…)
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Entertainers get paid big money because we love to be entertained. Movies, music, and television allow us a chance to escape from our own reality for a while, and many times, offer us a good laugh, or a scare. There are so many options for entertainment that many people don’t have time to see everything, and making it to the movie theater for a new release isn’t always an option. This is why there are so many places you can find movies to watch on your own schedule. (more…)
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At least once a month, my husband comes up with something that he is sure will make a great invention. He never does anything about it though, and I guess we may never know. I keep bugging him to do something about some of his ideas and inventions, but he just shrugs and we get back to life. I think the problem is that he really doesn’t know what to do about it. If you have something that is floating around in your mind, don’t sit on it. Find out how to get your ideas out there. You may have thought of something that will make you rich. (more…)
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In my younger years, I went through money like it was water. I know that there are a lot of people who do this, and I think it is because sometimes our sense of responsibility has not caught up with the amount of our paycheck. Even though people tried to give me saving money tips on many things, I for the most part ignored this advice. Had I listened sooner, I think I would have quite a bit more in my savings account than I do right now. (more…)
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Last year I was looking through a mail order catalog that features a wide range of items. Most of the items are for gift giving or holiday decorating. The company puts out a catalog for each season of the year and includes the holidays of the season. They have a special section for pets. In this section they have pet toys, clothing and treats. In the catalog I was looking through they had a new item, a cat stroller. I immediately decided that this is what I wanted for my birthday present. (more…)
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I have been playing acoustic guitar for many years now, but I only just purchased my first acoustic electric guitar. You see, if you are only playing for fun you do not need acoustic electric guitars. Basically, an electric acoustic guitar is just like a normal acoustic, except for one very important difference: it has a built in pickup. This means that you do not add an extra pickup to it to amplify it. You simply plug it in, and you’re good to go. (more…)
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People who spend a great deal of time and energy on maintaining a certain body weight should consider purchasing accurate bathroom scales for their homes. These items come in two major types from which to choose. In order to pick one that is right for you, consider the following information. (more…)
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