June 23, 2015 Friends and Peers
There must be one hundred or more reasons for being unforgiving, but the most important one, when it is acceptable not to forgive, has got to be betrayal. Being betrayed usually encompasses feelings of loss, mistrust, hurt and anger, and…
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June 17, 2015 Friends and Peers
Some people might say that “sorry” is the hardest word. Losing a good friend by not expressing regret for having hurt them is even harder. There is a lot at stake, because a good friend is to be valued and…
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June 16, 2015 Friends and Peers
People, being human, love to be with other people, they need them, they want to belong and to be liked, to be part of a mutually giving group of friends. But just being in such a group does not necessarily…
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Whether you have short curly hair, or long straight locks, there are times when you really need to know how to fight frizzy hair and win. There are many factors that contribute to that wild, unruly frizz that everyone wants to…
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The most important thing to keep in mind, when dealing with patent shoes to prevent them from cracking, is – treat them with the same care and attention that you give to your skin. They need gentle cleansing, moisturizing and…
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Anyone with a photograph album will find it easy to spot themselves in the role of fashion victim. Think of the mutton-chop whiskers in the late 1960’s and early 70’s, the huge kipper ties, the wide bottomed trousers, silly moustaches…
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Because I believe that this just CANNOT be done, I am going to take some flights of fantasy to hopefully raise a smile, ironic and tentative maybe, but a little bit of humor all the same. Here are a few…
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For years, I refused to own a cell phone (or mobile, as we call them in the UK), hating the bleeping, Crazy Frogs and every other ring tone that so disturbed the peace of my bus journeys to and from…
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Oh Lord, I can see myself getting tied up in knots over this one! This is because I stand by the right of any woman to wear what she likes, when she wants to, what she feels good in, and…
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The kitchen, the garden, the health food store, even the market can provide you with the basic ingredients for making your own shampoos and conditioners. You will be able to trust your own product, you know what you put into…
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As one who used to be called Imelda Marcos by her children, I can tell you I love shoes, especially leather shoes, and over the years have found ways to preserve them and keep them lasting longer, especially my favorite…
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How to Safely Clean Pearls. First of all, if you own pearls in any form of jewelry, then congratulations, they are so beautiful, gentle, subtle and somehow spiritual in the way they enhance the appearance of the wearer, at any…
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Imagine how you feel when, after working on something, despite your best efforts, things did not go right. Your boss comes along and says “Look at this, it is just not good enough.” That’s feedback, right in the face, demoralizing…
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Thank heavens these days, it is becoming the norm to go back to more natural things in the beauty world. Facial masks can be expensive when shop-bought and can also be full of chemicals you neither understand nor want on…
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I can feel myself blushing as I recall a horrendous incident of my youth involving leather-soled shoes and a very well-polished dance floor. Those elegant black patent leather dance shoes, the smooth leather soles, that polished surface and oh, the…
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To bear a grudge is to hold onto a hurt that has been inflicted in the past. Like an untreated wound, a grudge festers and poisons any future relationship with those who have hurt us. Holding onto a grudge prevents…
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At the risk of offending American readers, it must be said that throughout the Western world, Americans are recognized as the best complainers, as well as members of a most litigious culture. So it will take some skill to teach…
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Making yourself more interesting to others is not about being very charming, knowledgeable, friendly or attractive, though having these attributes will certainly make you feel more confident. The secret of making yourself more interesting to others is to stop thinking…
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It appears to be one of those contrary laws of the universe, that a pair of shoes that fitted absolutely perfectly in the shop, will turn into toe-crushing, heel-scraping monsters when you get them home. They are beautiful, probably expensive,…
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No matter what kind of shoes your are wishing to care for, the best form of protection comes from taking those initial steps (pun intended) to prevent marks and discoloration. So before stepping out in those nice new shoes, think…
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Green, red, blue, black, brown, multi-colored, they clamor from the closet, spilling out when only one pair is due for release. High, low, flat, smart, casual,sporty, they are self-important little expressions of their owner’s personality. Like the women who buy…
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This one is really hard, forcing a person to chose between two excellent, life-enhancing products or presentations, without which, human existence would be so dismal. When the Big Match is due to be televised, or even better, to be the center-piece of…
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This a difficult topic to approach without substituting the word “creative” with “cruel,” because breaking up with someone carries an enormous “ouch” factor for that person. Everybody knows about these dishonest old cliches, like “It isn’t you, it’s me,” or…
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Starting sentences with a command is most certainly slamming the door on productive communication and getting things done. You are shutting down the channels of mutual understanding and cooperation, along with the chance of positive outcomes. We all know that…
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Bath fizzies, or bath bombs as they are sometimes called, are fun, as well as a way of adding a touch of luxurious softness to your bathwater. They can be expensive to buy, so knowing how to make homemade bath fizzies will…
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Caring for jewelry, apart from loving it, involves careful storage and cleaning, so that your special precious items last well and look good. Jewelry is a joyful, personal accessory for defining your style and enhancing your appearance, so taking good…
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March 29, 2015 Friends and Peers
Going back in the mists of time, well, the middle of the 20th century, I recall being ordered to stay away from certain children; they were “badd’uns.” Now, that order was like the proverbial red rag to a bull, so…
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March 29, 2015 Friends and Peers
Each and everyone of us values some degree of independence, in many areas of our lives. For some, it could simply involve being in control of the household budget, and all that this entails.. But for the truly independent individual,…
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When thinking of maternity shoes, the most important word there is “comfortable,” swiftly followed by the word “safe” Having fallen off my favorite wedge-heeled sandals, 4″ high, when eight months pregnant, rolling like a beached whale on the ground and…
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Because hate is such a strong, all-consuming negative emotion; the direct opposite of love, it is difficult to imagine that too many people will have experienced pure hatred, thank heavens. The only circumstance that comes to mind which might possibly…
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