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Ranger – I Loved him like my children

Posted on November 28, 2022 by tedmanzer

Today was one of the toughest days I can remember. My dog, Ranger, was hit by a car a little over a month from his second birthday. He was a beautiful big red golden retriever who was mature beyond his … Continue reading →

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New book titles available on Amazon in paperback

Posted on August 8, 2022 by tedmanzer

I’ve decided to format and put some books up on Amazon. I’ve re-released Never Alone and posted the other books in that Series (Strange Courage [#2], Second Chances [#3], and Grandfather’s Way [#5]). I’m still working on Promises Kept, which … Continue reading →

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Books now available on Kindle

Posted on September 21, 2021 by tedmanzer

Strange Courage By Ted Manzer Most of the Forgotten Virtues series is now available on Kindle. Never Alone was released in 2017 and is in the process of being re-released. Three more books in the series are now out there. … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the kids and thinking of my mother

Posted on December 31, 2020 by tedmanzer

Christmastime is a great time for reflection. I’m waiting for my kids to come, and I remember when each arrived for the first time. When Daniel was born, we were new to the whole thing. We got in a hurry. … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus constraints make me appreciate self-sufficiency

Posted on April 22, 2020 by tedmanzer

I’ve always had an independent streak. The pioneer lifestyle has always fascinated me. Sometimes I think I was born in the wrong century, except if I had then I never would have taken up writing. Modern editing capability makes writing … Continue reading →

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Some plants control the growth of other plants

Posted on March 26, 2020 by tedmanzer

Some plant species inhibit the growth of others. We’ve all heard people say that certain plants stop others from growing, but is there a scientific basis for it? There is and it’s called allelopathy. Allelopathy is when plants release chemicals … Continue reading →

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Essential oils show promise and problems

Posted on March 8, 2020 by tedmanzer

As much as we sometimes resist change, there often is an urge to try something new. This is especially true when it comes to our health. Many folks never seem to worry about any complications from herbal treatments. However, they … Continue reading →

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Beets are all the rage right now

Posted on March 8, 2020 by tedmanzer

Lately, many health enthusiasts are touting beets as an important health food. Some even call them a superfood. Whenever the superfood label is thrown around, we can assume there must be a barrage of supplements to choose from. That assumption … Continue reading →

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All carbohydrates don’t act in our bodies the same way

Posted on January 28, 2020 by tedmanzer

We’ve all heard of the glycemic index. Many dieters and all diabetics constantly monitor carbohydrate intake. Carbohydrates don’t all influence our systems at the same rate and that can be important for our blood sugar management. There are several different … Continue reading →

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The holiday season in the high-tech era

Posted on January 8, 2020 by tedmanzer

All the children were happy to be out of school. It’s probably a good thing that most folks have unlimited minutes and data plans. I remember the bag phone days when each minute cost about 50 cents whether you made … Continue reading →

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