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I went to Ireland alone

Posted in travel on December 10, 2010

When I was 55 years old I decided I was going to Ireland.  I was tired of waiting for someone to go with.

I had the greatest time.

I spent the first…

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relationship with grown children

Posted in family & relationships on April 01, 2010

I have one daughter and three sons. Their father and I divorced when the oldest was 18yrs.  I worked hard and thought I was a strong and caring mother that they would…

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The good and bad about growing old with your mind intact (so far)

Posted in family & relationships, health & fitness, spirituality on February 11, 2010

At 71 I am feeling my vulnerability, but, then, I also feel resilient and informed. I hate growing old for what it is doing to my body, the aches and pains, getting up half…

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Aging, looking at life from this perspective.

Posted in health & fitness on February 11, 2010

I find a whole new level to myself at the age of 71yrs. I hate getting old for what it is doing to my body, for the hours I spend alone, for…

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A Canadian’s advice on U.S. healthcare reform

Posted in health & fitness, news, work & money on February 09, 2010

If you ask a Canadian what the one thing is no government can take away from us, it would be our medical coverage.  In fact the politician who fought for it and…

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my comments

Response to: How to USE a hormone (off label)

Comment posted on September 21, 2010 at 3:42 pm:
"I started using retin A when I was forty and I'm now seventy-one.  It has doubled in price --from $25 to $50 in Canada, and is not covered because it's entirely cosmetic for me.  I didn't know anything about vaginal cream but even the retin..." (read comment)

Response to: Exercise

Comment posted on July 16, 2010 at 2:05 am:
"I keep wondering if there is something I can do---trying to lose weight without much exercise is difficult.  Especially at my age----71.  I went to gyms, etc. for years and stayed in pretty good shape. But now I have some kind of pinched ne..." (read comment)

Response to: Read any good books lately?

Comment posted on June 22, 2010 at 3:06 am:
"  I have not read this book but I am glad to read people express their shock and hurt over the lack of care after Katrina.  It shows an open mindedness and a compassion along with a certain amount of courage.  The people who actu..." (read comment)

Response to: Mothers and Daughters - Love and Pain

Comment posted on May 9, 2010 at 7:46 pm:
"Hi Five to Nine, First, there should be no guilt over running away from your father on that day. How could you not? How could you be expected to go through the torment of another crying and lamenting session.  Alcoholics are very good at that.&..." (read comment)

Response to: If you don't like Obama...

Comment posted on April 17, 2010 at 4:00 am:
"I apologize if I come on too strong here for some readers.  It is beyone belief, though, what people are doing to this man and his family.  It is frightening. As you will see, I am Canadian but my daughter married an American and has lived ..." (read comment)