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My grandmother, mother, Bea Arthur, Roseanne

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Education

Posted in other topics, work & money on December 11, 2011

For those of you who have always wanted to go back to college and get your degree or gain job skills, federal funds may be available to help.read more »

Large (male) Feet

Posted in fashion & beauty, home & garden on December 11, 2011

If you have feet that have outgrown their shoes, or perhaps have sons or husbands who have larger than average size feet and can't find good-looking shoe styles, this may be the place for you. read more »

Knitting

Posted in family & relationships, home & garden on June 27, 2011

Anyone in the Portland, Clackamas, Milwaukie area interested in getting together for a knitter’s group?

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Happy Easter!

Posted in home & garden on April 19, 2011

If you love to send out greetings cards to your family and friends, as I do, then you’ll appreciate the great price of 2/$1.00 at the Dollar Tree store. And these are…

Knitting

Posted in books & entertainment, home & garden on August 08, 2010

When summer winds down, preparing for Fall, my thoughts turn to knitting. I am addicted to cable knits or any kind (leggings, vests, tunics, scarves, etc). I ruminate lovingly on cold Winter…

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Response to: How to survive an empty nest

Comment posted on March 20, 2012 at 11:50 pm:
"My daughter is 16 and I miss her when she just gets on the school bus! I can't imagine her leaving home in 2 years. I'd suggest that you get a webcam on your computer, so that you and your son can converse nightly or whenever something fun comes up..." (read comment)

Response to: Strategic dressing for plus size women - 7 tips

Comment posted on March 12, 2012 at 11:17 am:
"Tips I've learned as a plus-size "model": 1 - Vee neck is more flattering for large-bust women, and allows space for a delicate gold chain for the necklace. 2 - Small size prints (floral, houndstooth, etc) work much better than large, 60's era fl..." (read comment)

Response to: My 22 son - gone nuts - entitlement and more

Comment posted on February 13, 2012 at 2:59 pm:
"First of all, do not let said young man get away with disrespecting you! That is not to be tolerated in your home. When it becomes his home, then he can rulethe roost. Until then, however, he will comply with your rules or you will pack his clothes a..." (read comment)

Response to: Voiceless Ones in Immigration Debate

Comment posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:04 pm:
"Texas and Arizona would likely be more accommodating to immigration if they weren't swamped by so may people looking to settle in the US. If other states would also integrate foreign people into their cities, then it would not overwhelm states that a..." (read comment)

Response to: What do you think of Pajama Jeans?

Comment posted on December 19, 2011 at 7:21 pm:
"Have seen pajama pants at Target and Macy's - around $40. My daughter (who's 16) bought a pair in size 12 and even though they were a tiny bit snugger than she usually wears her jeans, they stretched nicely in all theright places and she loves to we..." (read comment)