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MarLee
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MarLee

I am a 61 year old (former) legal assistant, now working in retail on my way to retirement--and looking forward to it.  I feel isolated because we moved to a small town a few years ago - further away from my kids.  As I get older, I feel the need to be closer to my family. 

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How did you get to where you are now?

A lot of hard work and persistence.

How do you see yourself differently now than you did 10 years ago?

It's definitely true - "with age comes wisdom."  Things from the past just seem to make more sense.  I am more understanding of my parents.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I see myself living closer to my kids and being more content.

a postcard to my younger self

You're in for a long, sometimes painful, journey.  Stay strong and vigilent.

my posts

Past Mistakes

Posted in family & relationships on February 16, 2010

How do you deal with past mistakes you have made that you see are now affecting your children?  I have had relationship problems (married 3 times) and now I see my (adult)…

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my comments

Response to: Relationship with animals

Comment posted on December 31, 2010 at 3:15 pm:
"I thought my cat was the only one who loves to eat toilet paper!! I have put all the rolls up and yet he goes in the guest bathroom, jumps up on the seat and takes what he wants! Of course, he then throws up! I used to have a Siamese cat who I was ve..." (read comment)

Response to: Relationship with animals

Comment posted on December 29, 2010 at 12:51 am:
"BTW, I'm sorry for your loss. At this point in my life, losing my husband is my biggest fear. I'm sure your animals have been a great comfort to you...." (read comment)

Response to: Relationship with animals

Comment posted on December 28, 2010 at 11:40 pm:
"You're probably right. They become attached to us as much as we are attached to them. When my husband is away overnight, Sasha is on guard waiting and listening for him to come home. What would we do without those little critters??!!..." (read comment)

Response to: Relationship with animals

Comment posted on December 25, 2010 at 4:13 pm:
"My MinPin is definitely not a fan of cold and snow so every time it snows, I go out in the backyard to shovel a path - or rather a small maze - for her to do her stuff. I just know she appreciates it!!..." (read comment)

Response to: Relationship with animals

Comment posted on December 25, 2010 at 4:13 pm:
"Oops - every time it SNOWS...." (read comment)