Lucky you! You’ve been invited to a luau, the traditional outdoor Hawaiian party that celebrates all that is good in nature and humanity. The party may be held on a beautiful Hawaiian beach, beside your neighbor’s pool, or even in…
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On the popular TLC show, “Say Yes to the Dress,” often a bride will show off a beautiful dress but still be undecided. Then in steps a consultant who pulls her hair back and places a gauzy veil on her…
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As much as we like to think that the entire student body likes one another, it’s a sad fact that it’s often divided into cliques. Your own status is determined by who you date, you eat lunch with, and who…
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The wife waiting for her husband to come out of the dressing room blasted him with “Those are butt ugly!” Don’t let this happen to your man, and men, don’t let it happen to you. Jeans, once associated with cowboys…
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The Academy Awards influence more than your movie choices; they may also guide you toward deciding what’s hot in a prom dress. The fashions paraded by stars like Jennifer Aniston, Taylor Swift, and Sandra Bullock have made the covers and…
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It’s the evening you dreamed about. Your handsome date picked you up, corsage in hand, and after a few awkward introductions to your parents, you were off to the prom. You didn’t really know him well, but when he invited…
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February 16, 2015 Communication
Our personal space boundaries are as innate as any of our senses. There’s a certain proximity that feels comfortable when talking to strangers. Obviously that space is much closer when relating to family, children, or pets. Most of us “get…
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January 14, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
“It looks kind of big, Mom,” our son said as he peeked under the corsage box lid. And indeed it was – pretty – but very large. So large that when he attempted to pin it on his date, her…
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November 11, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Adding romance to your marriage is really more about rekindling what used to be there. When candlelight dinners have been replaced by taking turns walking a colicky baby; when leisurely Saturday mornings have given way to rushing kids to soccer…
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September 29, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
In the hours after birth, the love that surges through you is unlike anything you’ve ever felt. This precious child is a product of the love between you and your spouse. There’s a dreamlike quality to life as you hold…
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The day has come when your loved one can no longer take care of him/herself. Your health care provider has suggested that assisted living may be a good option. You want to find the best facility you can and are…
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At 90, Maria not only lives alone but entertains and loves nothing better than a road trip to visit friends. Her eyesight, hearing, mobility, and mental acuity are all perfect… in fact better than that of most younger people. At…
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April 29, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Snoring can kill more than your love life. If it’s due to a medical condition called Sleep Apnea in which the snorer stops breathing for a period of time, it could indeed kill the snorer or lead to long term…
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February 12, 2014 Communication
You’ve arrived at the prom and just walked in the door. The evening you’ve dreamed of is underway. You look beautiful; he looks handsome. You both paid each other compliments in the car and now… silence. You try a few…
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“I met the nicest man,” she tells her son. “I just trusted him the minute he started talking. I’ve been so worried about what to do with my money and he’s going to take care of everything – told me…
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WWM, 74, seeking single woman 40-70 for companionship, long walks on the beach, travel, romantic dinners, and possible long term relationship. And you? A widowed woman, 69, oh so lonely – you just sneak in under his age deadline. His…
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Growing old is often a series of losses. First, there is the loss of identity associated with whatever job you held. Then comes the inevitable loss of friends, relatives – perhaps a spouse. There is the loss of health and…
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Eloise’s daughter lives 1000 miles away but she’s Number 1 on her phone speed dial. If Eloise has any problem or even if she’s just feeling lonely, all she has to do is push Number 1 and her daughter’s voice…
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