Before I became a card-carrying quirky alone, I used to “play the personals.” I suppose I was hoping to meet Mr. Right, or at the very least, Mr. Right Now. This was prior to online sites becoming the preferred method…
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The biggest problem with rushing to get back into the dating game too soon after a breakup, is that you’re usually doing it for the wrong reason. If you were dumped by someone you really cared about, you’re still feeling…
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Twenty years ago, I was blindsided by a “Dear Julia” letter from my husband. He had moved out and we were well on our way towards getting a divorce when the letter came. It said, “Dear Julia, I am gay….
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Many years ago, in what now seems like another lifetime, it was rare for anyone to eat in a restaurant alone. It just wasn’t proper. If by chance a solo diner flaunted the rules and dared to dine along, they…
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The steps you need to take to stop being single are really no different than anything else you wish to accomplish. They are: Decide, Analyze, Plan, Believe and Act. Let’s take a look at each of these, as they relate…
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It’s been said that the two strongest human motivators are fear and love. Fear hinders creativity and keeps people stuck in dead-end jobs. Fear keeps people from doing things that are unfamiliar or unusual. And fear most definitely keeps many…
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It can be hard to accept that our elderly parents may not always be able to sufficiently care for themselves. After all, these are the people who raised us, took care of us and did their best to guide us…
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Shopping for spring clothes is infinitely more enjoyable than the other three seasons. You’ve just made it through a dreary, cold winter where fashion was all about how to bundle up and stay warm without looking like the Michelin Man….
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There is no definitive proof of exactly who invented the modern day high heeled shoe, but I’d be willing to bet the farm it was a man. I mean, what woman in her right mind would invent something so twisted…
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The modern briefcase is thought to have originated from a satchel that was used in the fourteenth century for the purpose of carrying money and valuables. Briefcases were so named because they were originally utilized for carrying attorney’s briefs (no,…
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The secret to success when writing a compelling family history is this: have a compelling story to tell, and tell it well! Of course, there are many other things you must take into consideration, but these are the two crucial…
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If you want to visit friends or family that live too far away to make it a day trip, and you hope to stay with them, there are a few things you can do to make sure your stay is…
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One of my brothers has spent most of his adult life in prison, and he may not ever be a “free man.” Another brother committed a horrific crime 30 years ago that rocked my tiny community and subsequently caused him…
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