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What is in a mustache?

Posted in family & relationships, love & sex on February 02, 2012
Two days ago I came home and my husband had shaved off his mustache! I know there are lots of problems way worse, but I cannot shake the fact that I don't like the way he looks. Am I nuts or what? read more »

Financial help for adult daughter?

Posted in family & relationships, work & money on April 18, 2011

What would you do and why?

I have 3 daughters which I raised as a single mom. All are grown married (except the youngest) and have children. I have remarried to a…

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Hot flashes @ 65 & other ramblings

Posted in health & fitness on September 16, 2010

Does anyone my age (or about) still have hot flashes? Also, has anyone continued to be hotter than normal all the time after menopause has finished? My doctor says this is not…

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Caring for aging parents

Posted in family & relationships on June 17, 2010

How many of you wonderful women out there are caregivers for your parents? I have been handling my parents finances, health, and personal issues since 2004 when my mother could no longer…

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One change

Posted in health & fitness, spirituality on May 18, 2010

I’d like to share with others what one change can do. I have been feeling tired, unmotivated, and generally blah. I also gained weight, which I wasn’t happy about and it is…

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my comments

Response to: What one word describes you best? (And why?)

Comment posted on May 17, 2012 at 9:11 am:
"Thankful. Because without all of the challenges, difficulties, sadness and hardship in my life, I am now able to understand why these things happened and what I could learn from them. I am constantly thankful for my husband, children, job, hom..." (read comment)

Response to: Shouting Out Loud What Is Normally Whispered

Comment posted on May 16, 2012 at 10:48 am:
"Kate, I was elated to read your post! And to hear of your book. I agree wholeheartedly that honesty and talking about the problems will at least help others to realize what this terrible disease does! I first encountered the terrible behaviors of d..." (read comment)

Response to: How Will I Visit the Nursing Home?

Comment posted on May 1, 2012 at 2:21 pm:
"Cindy, Great subject and advice! I have been going to visit my parents in two separate facilities since 2004 and my experiences have run the gamut of great to not so great! I'd like to mention one thing you didn't touch on, and that is- It is import..." (read comment)

Response to: Caring for the Dementia & Alzheimer's Patient

Comment posted on March 27, 2012 at 3:39 pm:
"Everything you have said here is so true and important. I have been and am a caregiver for both of my parents. My journey started in 2004 and continues today. I have been saying good bye and mourning the loss of the special person(s) my parents were ..." (read comment)

Response to: ridding hands and face of brown spots

Comment posted on March 20, 2012 at 2:20 pm:
"Anonymous, I agree that you must use sunscreen on your hands, face, and neck. I was given a prescription by my dermatologist that works. It is called hydroquinone. It takes a while but it eventually works , just keep it up and use the sunscreen. It ..." (read comment)