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I will admit it – I am married to Mr. Wonderful. Not only does he put up with me, he enjoys putting up with me. I came with baggage – three cats, one of whom (now deceased) was diabetic and … Continue reading
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My mother was a great mom but she took some really hard stands. When she said no, it meant no, not maybe. You couldn’t wheedle things out of her. She also wanted her children to stand up for themselves. We … Continue reading
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Since retiring, I decided to keep an eye on my spending. Switching from a paycheck to a paltry pension can made anyone a little nervous. There are trade-offs. I no longer need business clothes (actually, I really didn’t need them … Continue reading
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There is nothing that strikes fear in an over-60 woman like a small invitation in the mail. You jiggle it hoping it’s a coupon from Chico’s but you know it’s not. You turn it over and over in your hand … Continue reading
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Every year our local skill vocational and trade schools hold a Job Skills USA competition. Students present a skill they have learned in their classes. I judge the competition every chance I get because it’s a learning opportunity for me. The … Continue reading
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IT people are quirky. I worked with IT people and actuaries and it’s a tossup as to which profession is quirkier. This post is about an IT techie, his wife and their cats. There was a small IT team at … Continue reading
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The beloved husband is very handy with everything but motors and computers. He can build a house with a hammer and a crowbar. Give him a keyboard and a mouse and he is flummoxed. He thinks I am smart because … Continue reading
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I did it! I joined a gym. This is a big deal because no one hates exercising more than I do. Not only did I join a gym but I chose a “lady” gym. You know…the one with the strength … Continue reading
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NOTE: This post was inspired by an article in the February issue of Ladies’ Home Journal by Catherine Newman. The article is very interesting and worth reading. Even as a small child, I enjoyed shopping. Having something new was awesome. … Continue reading
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My hair is medium length – not short and not long. Over the years, I have found that different hair products do not change my hair much. It doesn’t matter how much I pay for them or what wonderful things … Continue reading
