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Tag Archives: friends

Letting My Dog Go

“Guess how old he is.” When she answered “five,” I told her the truth: 16 and a half. “Today is his last day. We’re putting him down tomorrow.”read more »

Call to Prayer

Suddenly the sounds of a helicopter flying low and sirens split the peace of my afternoon.  My housemate and I wondered what was going on.  She went on Facebook and we discovered there was a hazmat threat at a school not too far from us.read more »

divorce after 35 years- scared

I’ve gotten used to a emotionally abusive realtionship but the last 7 years of my husbnad’s alcoholism has been what has pushed me to the edge. Just this week I said I wanted a divorce, but I know I can’t really do this now. OUr read more »

Life after inheriting money

I would like to hear from others that have inherited money and had the problem of people coming from every area of your life, trying to take advantage of you and trying to see how much they can get from you. By any means possible. This has been myread more »

Wearing My Big Girl Pants Post 50!

As I’ve aged, I’ve discovered one thing to be perfectly true about myself. My mind has a tendency to wander. (Have you seen that new kitchen gadget that’s supposed to make your life that much easier? ) Umm…actually, read more »

I don’t want them [my children] to find me dead in my bed. Most Liked Hot Conversation

Although I won’t be one of the 80 million customers projected to dine in a restaurant on Mother’s Day, I do want to share some tips for cutting back your consumption of sodium, but not your fun.read more »

Do former teachers ever have first names?

She’s 21, I’m 57. I taught her in high school, and much to my surprise, she has sought me out for occasional coffee outings. I love this inter-generational friendship. I’ve learned to tweet, thanks to Jen, and have a tad more read more »

Developing Friendships…After Divorce, After 50

Hi everyone, I’ve found so many posts on this site that I’ve related to I hope someone can relate and give advice to me. I’m 53, divorced 2 years and live in a community where I was very involved when my kids were iread more »

newly separated at 53 Hot Conversation

I have been married for 33 years. That sounds like forever, right? It certainly feels like forever. Our break-up is pretty amicable. We’re finally just admitting that we don’t do it for each other. The kids are all grown up, but there read more »

Beginning a New Career at 61?

I recently lost my job of twenty two year; a career that I loved and felt good about. I am having to start again. My job search has been endless, and even tiring at times. Inwardly, I’m excited and hopeful about getting another job. I’read more »