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Sons at war

Posted in family & relationships, home & garden on December 18, 2011
I have two sons. Each says that he won't come home for Christmas if his brother comes. I can't take sides. Any advice?read more »

Job Interview

Posted in fashion & beauty, work & money on May 28, 2011
What should I wear to a job interview? Any catalogs to suggest? I used to like Eileen Fisher but don't like this summer. It's for an academic job. I'm 55 with short hair.read more »

Feeling destitute

Posted in work & money on April 18, 2011

What do you do when unemployment runs out? My husband (60+) lost his 25 year job nearly a year ago. I have been unsucessful looking for a librarian position myself. We have…

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How to go on vacation with 23-year old son?

Posted in travel on July 26, 2010

I’d love to hear suggestions on spending a week in Maine with my husband (son’s step-father), 23-year old son and his girlfriend. I really want this be a good time for everyone…

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Would it help if we color-coded our friends and family?

Posted in family & relationships on May 01, 2010

My husband made a red, yellow, and green list with me:

  • Red: minimal contact (people who distress me and are unkind, such as my mother)
  • Yellow: careful contact (such as an

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my comments

Response to: Sons at war

Comment posted on December 19, 2011 at 7:18 am:
"Thank you! I will follow your advice!..." (read comment)

Response to: Career dressing

Comment posted on August 31, 2010 at 2:56 pm:
"Eileen Fisher -- on sale at Garnet Hill's website...." (read comment)

Response to: Referral for voice lessons

Comment posted on July 27, 2010 at 11:11 am:
"I don't have a referral. But I've taken singing lessons -- and it did a lot more for me than improving my musical ability...." (read comment)

Response to: Is Something Wrong with my Daughter

Comment posted on July 26, 2010 at 8:41 pm:
"It's hard work being an "angel." If they don't have toddler temper tantrums and say "no" when they're 2 and 3, then the next normal time to expect rebellion is mid-adolescence. Then the teenage tantrums are worse because they didn't rebel whe..." (read comment)

Response to: School at 50

Comment posted on July 26, 2010 at 11:26 am:
"I'm 54 and plan to finish writing my dissertation by March and look for a position as a professor. I'm so glad I went back to school in my late 40's. It rewired my brain. Without my planning, I was given a research position that paid for my PhD. Do ..." (read comment)