7 ways to slow down, simplify
and play it smart
BlackBerry is charged. Bills are in the mailbox. Kids are off to school. You’re in the car on the way to work.
And then it happens. A little voice creeps into your head and whispers, “Do my socks match?” And then again, “Is the coffee pot off?”

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Wake-up Call
Talking smoke detectors help children wake up in a nighttime fire
Live Long and Prosper
Are you financially ready for a long life?
ERIE Winners
Selected survey participants recieve $100 gift cards.
Safe & Secure Sweepstakes
ERIE gives away top safety prizes
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Conversations
Readers are rescued by their cell phones
Tip Sheet
Green-friendly lawn mowing, teens perception of driving, how to start a home inventory, and more.
Close to Home
Things newsworthy and noteworthy in your neck of
the woods
Sense & Sensibility
Columnist Kathy Felong remembers the dangers of yesteryear
I’m with ERIE
American Poet Nikki Giovanni
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Spring '08 issue:
What story was the most interesting or helpful? What do you want to see more of? Let us know.
Also, coming up in Conversations:
“Hazards of the Highway”
From tire remnants to flying mattresses, highways can be filled with both expected and unexpected dangers.
What close encounters have you had with highway hazards? Share your story.