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Tag Archives: China

Inheritance and real estate: What to do when our grown kids fight over our money

Money, lack of it and desire for it, can drive people to do absolutely unspeakable things.read more »

To those states that legalized weed: Suggestions from an old hippie

This is an open letter to the younger generation. If You  live in the  states that read more »

The End is Near

When it comes to the economy, I find myself listening more and more to grown up women because, as another VN member pointed out, we often share a perspective lacking elsewhere.read more »

A Financial “Take” from Portland, Oregon

I read both budgets and was amused by the way both parties label less of an increase in spending as a "budget cut."read more »

Best Makeup Over 50: Eye shadow that hides wrinkles

Have you noticed that your eyeshadow is starting to accentuate the wrinkles around your eyes rather than making you feel beautiful? Whether it's deep creases, wrinkles above your eyes, "hooded" eyes, puffy or dark circles under your eyes, or crow's fread more »

Book Review – As Always, Jack by Emma Sweeney

Originally published in 2002, Emma Sweeney's As Always, Jack was reprinted this year. It's a poignant, touching, sometimes humorous collection of love letters. And, it's poignant because Emma Sweeney's pilot father wrote them while he was courting heread more »

Hillary Lite Close Enough

Sigourney Weaver's character is said to be only loosely based on Hillary Clinton. But even make believe, it’s a pleasure to remind ourselves that some women make great world leaders.read more »

Adult Stepchildren Become Greedy Nightmare After Death Of Their Father Hot Conversation

My ex did not have a will, he died so fast, and quite honestly I never dreamt that his kids would plunder our belongings. Any words of advice would be deeply appreciated. read more »

Searching for the Cousin Connection

I envied friends with deep long-time cousin relationships, who hang out, call each other every week, put together family vacations at mountain cabins. In some cases they’re closer to their cousins than their brothers and sisters.read more »

The Jesus Way of Respect

Like many of you, I've been delighted to see liberal Christian organizations springing up and being active on the Internet and on Facebook. It reminds me of my youth--the Jesus Movement, 1960's and 1970's Christian rock music, and the magazine The Wiread more »