While standing in the 7-11, waiting for my daughter A. to find a tube of blue candy that she needed for a gingerbread house, I was startled by this display of "energy supplements". It seems to me that not that long ago there was just NoDoz and Jolt Cola. There must be a lot of people who feel crappy and think that the right magic mix will make them feel better. I'd rather take a nap.
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I'm a fixer.
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How I Meditate – Examen � Darren Rowse: As I mentioned above – if you don’t
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I've been wondering the same thing. Free, healthier, and more fun - what's not to love?
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