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Articles by Portia Stewart

It's not your practice ...

Apr 1, 2007

Or is it? You don't need to own something to love it like your own. I love Degas, and yet I don't own a single painting. My husband and I have "our song," but we don't own the rights to it. It's simply something that we connect with and made our own. I don't own this magazine, but I'm passionate about every word, every piece of art, and every picture on the page.

We aim to please

Mar 1, 2007

In the words of Freddie Mercury, "This is what you wanted. This is what you're gonna get!" If it seems like this issue came a little sooner than you expected, you're right. You asked for more issues of Firstline, so this year we're boosting our frequency from six to nine issues.

Easy practice makeovers

Does dingy, drab, or dungeon-like describe your practice? It might be time for a makeover. Use these quick and thrifty ideas to take your practice from blah to beautiful.
Mar 1, 2007

Does dingy, drab, or dungeon-like describe your practice? It might be time for a makeover. Use these quick and thrifty ideas to take your practice from blah to beautiful.

"I love my job"

Jan 1, 2007

Believe it or not, I read this gem on the back of a beer bottle recently. (I've heard of reading tea leaves for wisdom, but this is the first time I've ever found insight in the brew of the grain.) This brewer says he tastes a sample from every batch of beer he makes to ensure it meets his high standards. What a job! This brewer is a pretty bright guy. He found a job he loves and he stands behind his work.

What's bugging you?

Little irritations can cause bigger flare-ups if you don't swat them early. Use these tips to manage six stressful situations.
Jan 1, 2007

Little irritations can cause bigger flare-ups if you don't swat them early. Use these tips to manage six stressful situations.

TLC: The best prescription

Sep 1, 2006

A few weeks ago my son was sick. After a few days of high fever, he stopped taking his bottle.

15 ways to work smarter

Sep 1, 2006

Want to get more done in less time? Plan for efficiency with these one-step-at-a-time solutions.

What Hurricane Rita taught us

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts 2006 will be another active hurricane season. Is your practice prepared for a disaster?
Aug 1, 2006

Drive down the dead-end road to Donna Rivers' house and you might get the feeling Hurricane Rita happened yesterday, not nearly a year ago.

Declaw your service strategy

Aug 1, 2006

My husband's cat, Chelsea, is a gorgeous creature. She has long, silky fur you'd just love to sink your fingers into. She's also got a look in her round, yellow eyes that says, "Don't even try it buster." Like a Venus fly trap, she lures in our defenseless friends who can't resist the idea of sneaking in just one pet. She's eager to respond with a warning growl and a quick swipe that clearly says, "back off!"

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