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Lynnette Walczak

I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money -- so I write about "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed over 10 years before switching gears to pursue activities that I'm truly passionate about. I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

A behind-the-scenes tour of the barracks, training grounds, Commissary, and what a new recruit goes through when the bus drops them off at the Parris Island Receiving Station.

Some interesting things I've learned from having a nephew in the Marines... some little-known facts about going through Marine Boot Camp at Parris Island SC

My nephew's graduation from Marine Boot Camp on August 18, 2006. ('M' Company, Third Battalion, Platoon 3068). How things looked, from a proud Aunt's perspective...

Here's some news you can use regarding Fantasy Football...

Try your hand at online versions of two classic kids' games: LiteBrite and Etch-a-Sketch. Hours of fun... or a way to test your OCD.

Prepare to be dazed and amazed. This 'Book of Cool' is an online slideshow through dozens of unique sports and activities. The photos depict only the best of the best... the true superstars and heroes in their fields. This is what having FUN is all about...

Today, the last Friday in July, is National Talk In Elevators Day. In honor of that occasion, here is some elevator etiquette. Try one of these... if you dare!

Here's 'street art' taken to a whole new level... Scott Wade uses his finger to draw amazingly intricate illustrations in the dirt that builds up on the rear windows of his Mini Cooper and his wife's Mazda. Check out the amazing artwork that he's created on the windows of filthy cars...

Here's my take on the following movies: The Breakup starring Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston, Brokeback Mountain, and the DaVinci Code with Tom Hanks.