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• I have shopped Coldwater and have found so,e things I like - I do like Orvis - pricey but lovely styles with many three quarter length sleeves which are flattering as we get older.
  In "Chico’s vs Coldwater Creek: Why I switched"
• I usually love the show - but Stacy London always pisses me off when she says "slacks without a zipper are not real slacks." She's a stylist. As such she dresses perfect Hollywood bodies. Even into their 60's and 70's - most of these women find wa
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• You need a plan.  The book The Verbally Abusive Relationship by Patricia Evans saved my life after 31 years of verbal and physical abuse.  Knowledge is power.  You can call the domestic violence hotline; a woman's shelter; get into counseling. 1 i
  In "Getting a divorce after being married for 34 years."
• If you worry about what other people think you will never live your own life.  i left after 36 years of verbal AND physical abuse.  It was the scariest thing I had ever done...yes, make a plan.  See an attorney (first visit is usually free)  That
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• You're welcome, Linda. I agree with you. I do read novels with younger characters, but I get a little tired of the immaturity sometimes, and the issues that don't need to be issues. A mature adult is so much more interesting. And, I enjoy Elizabeth B
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• Wanted new friends…………..

  I moved  to an entirely new area a couple months ago. In any future moves I will pack myself. Packers

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• ageism comes with the territory

  Recently I sent a message out to a bunch of writer friends letting them know that some associates and I

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• What will matter?

  “What will matter is not what you bought but what you built, not what you got but what you gave.

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  “I love this quote: ‘There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you

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• Chico’s vs Coldwater Creek: Why I switched

  “I was always a die hard Chico’s fan. But now I think Coldwater Creek is the way to go.” ~

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• Dating Over 50: How to Stop “Broken Heart Syndrome” From Happening Over and Over Again

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• Divorce after 36 years – how do I find the courage?

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  I’ve been married 36 years, have 5 children and 5 grandchildren. It has never been a good

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• How did you meet your husband(s) and tell us about your MIL

  I am wondering how did these wonderful ladies meet their husbands, luck or self-esteem; second is what sort of MILaw

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• 3 worst fitness saboteurs + Best herbs for menopause (VN Newsletter, November 8, 2012)

  “Interested in trying botanicals for hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings? Here’s the lowdown on the top botanicals for

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• Alpha Women – so many leaders!

  This year both Prevention magazine and Adweek (an ad industry trade publication), published articles on over-50 women referred to as

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