October 5, 2015 Friends and Peers
Making friends is a lot easier for some of us than others. When I met one of my best friends, Bridgit, we were in a Master Gardener class together. She was very quiet but something drew me to her, so…
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September 22, 2015 Friends and Peers
My best friend once sent me a greeting card that said, “You’re more than a friend” and inside “You’re an accomplice”. This made me laugh out loud because in some ways it was true. Like the time we managed to…
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September 18, 2015 Friends and Peers
When I was very young, I played an old record of my Mother’s. On it was a song called “My Buddy”. I’ve never forgotten it and sometimes sing it to my dog (I know that’s weird, but he’s a rescue…
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Knowing a bit about first date etiquette may lead to a second date and a life-long relationship, or just a pleasant evening. Treating a person and kindness and respect is important whether you are on a date or anywhere. One…
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Tee shirts have come up in the world over the years and they are available in beautiful colors and even in silk. However, even an expensive silk tee shirt may be inappropriate under certain circumstances, unless maybe you wear a…
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Dating while suffering from depression may be very difficult, since a depressed person is not usually interested in even talking with anyone, much less going out (or staying in) to have a good time. The first thing is to figure…
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I’ve purchase designer and name-brand clothes for years for a fraction of the retail cost by shopping in thrift stores. However, all of this ‘money saving’ came at a great cost of time and energy going through racks and racks…
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Children go through many stages and phases, and for many there is the ‘shy’ phase. I’ve seen it more in kids that are ages three to six. At home they sing, dance, laugh, and run around like little dervishes. But,…
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Although we can’t ensure our elderly parent’s safety, anymore than we can ensure anyone’s, we can do a number of things to make them as safe as we possibly can. My Dad is eighty-nine and still lives in his own…
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There are many ways a man can be sexy; good looks and a great smile are good for starters, but there are more important qualities to make a guy truly sexy. For me the sexiest thing a guy can possess…
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What do you get when you mix a multi-platinum artist and superstar Nelly with innovative and trendy fashion designers? One heck of a sexy and exciting fashion line called “Apple Bottom”. Nelly calls his line of clothes: “The clothes should…
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Asking someone out on a date in a romantic way can be tricky. There is a fine line sometimes between being romantic and being weird, or even scary. If you’re heart’s in the right place and the person at least…
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My husband and I have been happily married for several decades. We do actually say, “I love you”, but sometimes showing is better than telling. 1. My husband loves meatloaf, and I’ve made heart-shaped meatloaf (as well as cakes and…
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Shoe repair will save you a lot of money and time, but first you must have shoes that can be repaired. Owning only a few pairs of good shoes, especially for men who wear dress shoes to work, is one…
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There are more ways and opportunities to find people to date now than ever before. Unfortunately, there are also more weirdos and scary people out there too. Don’t let that stop you from dating and having fun, just be smart and stay…
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October 15, 2014 Friends and Peers
Every teen is nervous about talking to the opposite sex, and probably many adults are as well. Once you realize this you can get past the cool facades,fake indifference or tough exteriors and you may even help someone else come…
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July 6, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
After helping several friends through the long, difficult and painful process of divorce, I have a few suggestions when it comes to legality. I’ve you’re considering divorce, seek legal advice before evening mentioning it to your partner. I know this…
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My Mom died of brain cancer shortly before my parent’s fifty-fifth anniversary. Dad spent nearly every moment with her after her diagnosis right to the morning she passed away. So, how on earth were my sister and I supposed to…
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