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Sudoku is one of the most popular puzzle games of all time. The goal of Sudoku is to fill a 9×9 grid with numbers so that each row, column and 3×3 section contain all of the digits between 1 and 9. As a logic puzzle, Sudoku is also an excellent brain game.
Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before Committing Your Time By Christy Wright “Yes” and “no” are two simple words, but they carry a ton of weight. We live in a fast-paced world where we make hundreds of decisions every day about how to spend our time. And since time is our most precious resource, we should all be careful about how often we say yes. Easier said than done, right? I want to give you five questions to ask yourself before making a time commitment so you can create a sense of balance in your life. Can I do it? This is the first and most obvious question—but isn’t it surprising how we overcommit ourselves and try to do 47 things at once? Be realistic. If you aren’t available, say so up front. If you are available, move on to the next four questions. Is this a priority for me right now? Even if you are available, you need to consider if this opportunity is a priority for you in your current season of life. Is it important to you? Do you actually care about it? If not, don’t give it space on your calendar. What will I not be able to do if I do this? We rarely, if ever, ask this question. But every decision comes at a cost. For everything you say yes to, you have to say no to a lot of other things. If you say yes to coaching your
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child’s soccer team, it means you won’t be able to sit on the sidelines and just watch and cheer. Calculate the time and energy cost and be realistic about whether or not you want to go for it. How will this affect my family? My default answer is to always say yes to new opportunities. But I learned early on in my marriage that this isn’t how my husband operates. It took me some time to understand how my decisions impact him—and not only him but our three kids as well. Whether you’re single, married, with kids or without, think through how this decision will impact your closest relationships. Will you see less of your friends? Will your kids have to come with you to this new event or do you need to find a babysitter? I encourage you to communicate clearly with your spouse before making big time commitments. Will I want to do it then? So many things sound like a fantastic idea in the moment. Hosting the PTA at my house on Sunday nights? Sure! Attending a conference the weekend before Thanksgiving? Absolutely! Don’t ask yourself if you want to do it right now — ask yourself if you’ll want to do it then. Will you really want to have people in your house every Sunday night? Is it a good idea to be out of town the weekend before you’re hosting family for the holidays? Framing it this way helps you avoid making decisions you’ll eventually regret. I hope these five questions help you be more intentional with your time. I can guarantee making wise decisions will allow you to feel balanced and confident. After all, you only have this one precious life. You get to decide how to live it! Christy Wright is a #1 national bestselling author, personal development expert, and host of The Christy Wright Show. Her new book, Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance, was released September 14, 2021. Christy’s been featured on Today Show and Fox News, and in Entrepreneur and Woman’s Day Magazines. Since 2009, Christy has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches on personal development, business, and faith. Follow Christy on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube or online at christywright.com.
Ask The Motor Medics®
From the Hosts of the Under The Hood radio show.
Dear Motor Medics, I’m having trouble with my car overheating. When driven until the engine is fully warmed up the temperature gauge will move to the red line but then drops back to almost the cold mark and continues this cycle as long as I drive. This has been going on for several months and I also noticed that on one cool morning when I used my heater the temperature of the air coming from the vent changed from hot to cold when the gauge started to cycle. The funny thing was that the temp went cold when the gauge was hot and then warmed up again when the gauge moved towards cold. What could be going on with my car? -Beverly in Lincoln, Nebraska Dear Beverly, The description you provided is very good and unfortunately the first thing that comes to mind is a head gasket failure. When a head gasket fails it can allow the heated combustion gases from the cylinder to pass into the cooling passages. When this happens the coolant no longer can cool the engine due to the disruption of the coolant flow and the gauge moves towards hot. At the same time the coolant flow to the heater is disrupted and the air from the vents will cool down. Checking for a head gasket failure is done by testing the air in the cooling system for combustion gases. If gas is present it indicates a failure in the system. -Take care, the Motor Medics Dear Motor Medics, I have faithfully serviced my Toyota since the day it was new in 2001. I have taken it in for every factory recommended service listed under the severe service category in the owner’s manual. I have had very few failures in the first 150,000 miles. I say first because I plan to drive it another 150,000 before trading it off and I may even keep it longer if she holds together. The manual stops at about 120,000 but I have seen the pattern and can just repeat I suppose. Being that it is aging are there things not in the manual that I should consider to preserve the life of the truck? -Ralph in McAlester, Oklahoma Dear Ralph, Good job on keeping your vehicle run-
ning. In addition to the manufacturer recommended services, you can ask your shop what they recommend. Often a fuel system cleaning can do wonders for an aging vehicle that is starting to lose fuel mileage due to the lost efficiency caused by a dirty fuel system. Also at this age brake fluid and power steering fluid will start to break down or become acidic which can wear parts prematurely. Changing these fluids often will extend the life of the systems and save you money on repairs over the long term. A good relationship with an experienced shop is the best way to find out what areas of your vehicle can benefit from a little added attention to maintenance. -Take care, the Motor Medics For entertainment only. Always consult your local shop and follow all safety procedures before repairs. Come visit the Motor Medics® online at Underthehoodshow. com.
Albany Senior Dining
Mon., Jan. 31: Sloppy joe on bun, seasoned potato sticks, corn, dessert. Tues., Feb. 1: Beef stroganoff, egg noodles, green beans, lettuce salad, dessert. Wed., Feb. 2: BBQ rib patty, O'Brien potatoes, broccoli Normandy, dessert. Thurs., Feb. 3: Country fried chicken, whipped potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables, dessert. Fri., Feb. 4: Breaded shrimp, baked potato, creamed peas, dessert. Pre-registration requested to dine daily. Curbside available. 320-845-4070
Upsala - All Ages
BREAKFAST: Tues.-Fri. 7-10 a.m.: Walk in & dine. Take out available, call ahead. Mon., Jan. 31: Tater tot hotdish, dinner salad, dessert. Tues., Feb. 1: Ham & scalloped potatoes, vegetable, dessert. Wed., Feb. 2: Taco casserole, chips, salsa, dessert. Thurs., Feb. 3: Spaghetti, dinner salad, garlic bread, dessert. Fri., Feb. 4: Cheeseburger, tater tots, coleslaw, dessert. Pick up or eat in by 11:30 a.m. For meals, call a day before: 320-573-4435.
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