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I’m sick of rectangular glasses – anyone else?

Posted in fashion & beauty on January 26, 2010

I want to get new glasses but it seems most eyeglasses are just variations of the narrow rectangular glasses that have been in style for eons. They don’t suit my face. Anyone…

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Has anyone dyed their hair grey?

Posted in fashion & beauty on December 09, 2009

I’ve been colouring my hair for decades. I’m blotchy grey naturally. I love the look of sleek silver hair. My daughter is a hairdresser and says it can be done. Has anyone…

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Arthritis – How do you handle it without prescriptions?

Posted in health & fitness on November 17, 2009

I’m 54 and dealing with arthritic knees. I wrecked one knee in my early twenties, have had multiple surgeries and now it hurts all the time. I hate taking pills but have…

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Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson

Posted in books & entertainment on November 11, 2009

Beautifully written book that weaves medieval Europe into the lives of a burn patient and the schizophrenic woman who claims to have known him for centuries.

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Egypt

Posted in travel on November 11, 2009

I’d love to go to Egypt. Has anyone done it on their own? Is it difficult. I’ve travelled solo in lots of European countries. I don’t particulary like group travel but maybe…

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my comments

Response to: I am going back to school at the age of 54...am I crazy???

Comment posted on August 3, 2010 at 3:49 pm:
"I just graduated with a Masters in Library Science and I'm presently looking for work. It's not easy but I am getting interviewed. I went into the program realizing it wouldn't be easy starting over but thought if I didn't give it a go, I'd never kno..." (read comment)

Response to: Am I a failure?

Comment posted on July 13, 2010 at 3:27 pm:
"I can't wait to read the book, I've put a hold on it at the library. I'm sorry your arthritis doctor was so contemptuous. I had to wait 5 months to see a rheumatologist in Ontario but once I got back to Alberta I was right in. During my 5 month wait ..." (read comment)

Response to: Am I a failure?

Comment posted on July 12, 2010 at 11:20 pm:
"Thanks Wendy, I just put the book on hold. I'm a travel writer and enjoy it immensely but need something a bit more lucrative so I got my degree in Library Sciences. I'd love to work in a public library...." (read comment)

Response to: Am I a failure?

Comment posted on July 12, 2010 at 2:39 pm:
"Wow! I'm so glad I found this. I separated from my husband three years ago, went across the country and got my Master's degree. Just before I graduated I came down with a very agressive case of rheumatoid arthritis which I am being treated for. So at..." (read comment)

Response to: Ireland?

Comment posted on January 19, 2010 at 2:55 pm:
"I write for Scottish Life Magazine and my favorite Scottish town is Melrose. If you want cheap but fabulous accommodations stay at the Hostel. It overlooks the ruins of Melrose Abbey. You are surrounded by the Eildon Hills. There is a huge kitchen at..." (read comment)