Communication is easier than ever with the onslaught of cell phones and social media outlets. While this is not necessarily a bad things, as people are becoming increasingly social and more connected, it has changed the way we communicate and what information we expect to know about others.  Communication used to be confined to certain times and places, but with social media and cell phones we can stay in touch with loved ones wherever and whenever we want. We've come to expect an onslaught of information immediately.  Social media fuels nosiness in that it invites certain questions. Posting online about your job, travel plans, interpersonal relationships, and your own emotional state fuels curiosity. If your parents are already nosy, consider either blocking them on social media or using filtered settings to limit what information they can see. Is there a reason your parents are particularly nosy about you and your behavior? Are they equally invested in your siblings and other relatives? If not, there might be a reason they're focusing their attention on you.  You might not be communicating effectively. Oftentimes, people think they're being as open and honest as ever but due to communication barriers they are not fully aware of they've recently changed how they communicate. Has there been a sudden change in your situation? Are you busier than you used to be? More stressed? Dealing with more information than usual? If there's been any change to your situation, you might be putting up communication barriers that are making your parents push for more information. Has there been a major life change recently? New babies, marriages, divorces, and moving from place to place triggers parental nosiness. While your parents might think they're being helpful with their constant questions, it may read as nosy to you. Your parents might not think of themselves as nosy. Many people simply have a greater need for communication and are more open about their own lives, emotions, and needs and expect the same in return.  Some people are compulsive communicators. This means they talk and ask questions because they don't know any other way to interact, and quiet time makes them nervous.  People with anxiety issues often talk more without realizing it. If your parents are the nervous type, this might be a habit they picked up over time to deal with excess stress. Knowing exactly what's going on and nitpicking for information provides temporary relief from anxiety inducing thoughts.  Extroverts communicate in a different way. While it's a myth that extroverts are bad listeners or that they talk too much, if your parents are far on the extrovert side of the scale they're more likely to try and draw out information by asking leading questions. They're not trying to be rude or nosy. This is simply how they process information.

Summary: Understand how technology has changed our expectations. Look for extenuating circumstances. Know that some people simply communicate more.


Hold your cat in your lap with the head facing away from you. Hold the cat’s head with one hand, and use the arm to keep the cat wrapped in the bath towel. Using the thumb of that hand, gently fold back the cat’s ear so the ear canal is easily accessible. Gently tilt the cat’s head to the side, and place the medication in your other hand. Holding both the ear flap and the cat’s head in place, gently place the appropriate amount of medication in the ear or ears. Make sure not to let the loose end go so the cat doesn’t get out of the towel burrito. After placing the drops in the ear, gently massage the base of the ear to help the ear drops move down the ear canal. Try rubbing in a gently, slow circular motion.  If your cat has an infection, this may be painful, so remember to be gentle so as not to cause your cat any additional pain. Do not do this aggressively or you can rupture the eardrum. After administering the medication, quickly place a small hand towel over the cat’s head. You cat will shake his head, so this will keep the medication from splattering onto you or the table. Remove the hand towel when the cat is done shaking his ears. Use a cotton ball to gently wipe any medication that has run out of the cat’s ear onto its fur. Then release the cat from the towel. Make sure to re-cap the medication and throw away any used cotton balls.

Summary: Fold the ear flap back. Place the medication in the cat’s ear. Gently massage the ear base. Place a small towel over the cat’s head. Wipe away any excess.


” The various conjugations and variations in the form of the verb “to love” might be a bit overwhelming, so if you are just interested in learning how to say some nice Latin phrases with the word love here are a few examples.  I love you: “te amo.” I love you, my angel: “te amo, mi angele.” Don’t cry. I love you: “nolo flere. Ego te amo.” In Latin the pronunciation is fairly straightforward. There are no silent letters, unlike English, and you pronounce every consonant, vowel and diphthong separately. The diacritical marks on the vowels show you whether it is a long vowel or a short vowel. One good rule to remember is that if a word only has two syllables the emphasis always falls on the first syllable.  “Te amō” is prouounced as tey ah-mo. “Ego te amō” is pronounced as ego tey ah-mo.  “Amāre” is pronounced as am-aar-ey. “Amōr” is pronounce ah-moor. You can listen to “te amo” being pronounced online in case you are uncertain. There are some famous, powerful and beautiful Latin phrases that include love. These phrases have been in circulation for hundreds and even thousands of years, and have a special timeless quality. You can learn a few of these to use in everyday life.  “Amantes sunt amentes”: lovers are demented. “Amorea mortuus sum”: I am dead for love. “Caecus amor prolis”: the love for children is blind. “Fenus pecuniae, funus animae”: love of money, death of soul. “Homo sine amore vivere nequit”: a man without love cannot live. With so much ancient and medieval literature written in Latin, there is a great depth of literary phrases and aphorisms in Latin about love. Dip into a works by famous writers and thinkers including the likes of Virgil, Cicero and St Augustine to get an idea of the history and importance of Latin. Here a few examples of phrases to do with love by some renowned writers of the past:  Augustine – “Non intratur in veritatem, nisi per caritatem”: no one enters the truth, without love. Virgil – “Amor omnia vincit”: love conquers all. Augustine – “Ama Deum et fac quod vis”: love God and do what you want. Terence – “Amantium irae amoris integratio est”: the quarrels of lovers are the renewal of love.

Summary: Say “I love you. Pronouncing some key words and phrases. Learn some famous phrases. Learn phrases from famous writers.


For the popular variation on Nuka Cola, combine equal parts of cherry Coca-Cola with equal parts of Monster "Ultra Black" energy drink. For example, pour 2 cans of cola with 2 cans of energy drink and stir until they're combined.
Summary: Mix cherry Nuka Cola.