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July Astrology

Hello Dear Readers, The quandary of early July is here. What can you say about a month that begins under a power gridlock of two opposing mighty gods, Sun and Pluto, and four retrograde planets? Dont count on anything just yet, wait it out, stay on your yachtwhether literal or fanciful; water planets predominate right now anyway.

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My Passover with Cher

I wrote this in honor of Passover AND Cher: I invited Cher, Baruch Hashem, to my parents house last year for Pesach. It had been on my to do list for quite some time, but well, you know how it is. Life just seems to get in the way, and shit is put off for yet another day. But I finally moved it to the top of my list.

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Popular English Baby Names

Even though they share a national language, America and England differ in many ways. One cultural difference between these two world powers is baby name preferences. While some common English baby names also prove popular in the United States, others that top the Brits’ list don’t rank with U.S. audiences. If you are a lover or all things British, or just wish to select a slightly less Americanized name, consider a popular English baby name for your infant.

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Amazing Baby Sleep Secrets

Many parents suffer from a lack of sleep because their babies don’t sleep well. As any parent who has suffered sleepless nights knows, parenting when you are lacking sleep is painful. When you haven’t had a good night’s sleep, you are overtired, irritable and impatient. When babies don’t get enough sleep, they can be the same way. Fortunately, you can teach a baby to fall asleep, stay asleep and get a solid night’s sleep, using a few amazing baby sleep secrets.