Betty Alexander
I have a hubby and two grown children. I've been writing my whole life, but didn't always have an outlet for my ramblings. Thanks to AC and anybody who will listen, I can now throw my words out into the world, such as they are.
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Some Shocking NewsShocking news can come in many forms. This news will be helped with a relaxing glass of wine. -
Book Review of Danielle Steel's "A Good Woman"Annabelle Worthington was a young debutante who loses several members of her family on The Titanic. As her life takes many turns, you have to read A Good Woman to find out just how Annabelle's life turns out, in spite of many tragedies.
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How to Have Beautiful Hair Even when You're OlderJust because we get older, doesn't mean we can't have pretty hair. Here are the steps I took to turn my hair health around.
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Do You Do This Too?I realized the other day that I seem to have a lot of idiosyncrasies and was just wondering if anyone else does the same things I do.
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A Seasonal DilemmaA little poem about me and my daughter and our seasonal dilemmas throughout the year.
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Movie Review of "Bridesmaids"I guess I'm the only person on the planet that didn't quite like watching the movie Bridesmaids. Although it has some funny scenes, I don't think I'll pop it in my DVD player again.
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Book Review of Danielle Steel's "Happy Birthday"A review of Danielle Steel's latest gem, a novel called "Happy Birthday", has us riding along with a mother and daughter who share the same birthday. Neither realizes just how eventful the year coming up is going to be.
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A Little Celebrity ComplainingI feel like doing a little celebrity complaining today. Wanna join me?
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Fukushima Families Come to America for Fresh AirAfter the horrors in Japan in recent months, a small grass roots movement has expanded to help host families here in the U.S. Here are a few of their experiences.
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Pink Slip One Day, Lottery Winners the NextJust imagine this. You receive a crushing blow that you are being laid off from your job. Then you receive news that you just won part of a large lottery that will give you a nice chunk of change. Lucky people!
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Bachelorette Ashley Finally Chooses Her ManIt was one of those nail biter finales for sure. After a tumultuous season, Ashley finally zeroed in on her man, but not before some drama between her and her sister. Who ended up being the happy couple?
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Bachelorette Ashley & the Men Tell AllLoved seeing all the guys get back together and rehash everything that happened this past season with Ashley. Of course, we were all hugely disappointed with the absent Bentley. But everyone took their pot shots at him anyway.
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Bachelorette Ashley & Her Not so Fantasy DatesThe fantasy date portion of these shows are all supposed to go very well. But in true Ashley style, one guy decides to bail and give her poor little heart one last blow. Who did that?
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Bachelorette Ashley & Her Emotional Hometown DatesOur girl Ashley was a big hit when it came to meeting all the families on the hometown dates. This week, Constantine surprised me, Ames bored me, Ben made me cry, and J.P. made me mad. I'll explain.
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Bachelorette Ashley & Her Difficult Journey ForwardOur girl Ashley is still fumbling her way through her group of guys and trying to figure out who to keep and who to send packing. But then she second guesses her decisions. I wonder if Ashley will ever find lasting love on The Bachelorette.
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Did Kate Let William Win His Little Boat Race & Other Burning QuestionsLots of celebrity news including Kate "I let him win" Middleton, David Hasselhoff playing Dondo the Porn Star, and Gwyneth taking off her shirt. Plus more info you need to know.
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Bachelorette Ashley & Her Ongoing Disastrous CrushLast night's Bachelorette episode could easily be called "a night of frustrations". With a terrible group date that involved fighting and boxing, and an insecure Ashley still anguishing over Bentley, it was frustrating for us the viewers as well.
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Bachelorette Ashley & the Word "Bentley" Said a Thousand TimesBachelorette Ashley must have thought she could conjure up Bentley if she said his name enough times. She was in Thailand with a group of great guys, but Bentley still had her heart somewhere out there. Will she ever get over him?
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Review of Danielle Steel's "44 Charles Street"Danielle Steel manages to weave a wonderful story about Francesca and the colorful characters who are her boarders at 44 Charles Street. See how they start out as strangers, and soon become a family.
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Bachelorette Ashley Had Her Heart Torn in PiecesWhen I say you need a box of tissues to watch this episode of The Bachelorette, I really mean you need a box of tissues on hand to watch this episode. Ashley gets her heart broken in more ways than one.
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Movie Review of "Country Strong"The relationship between three country singers and one husband/manager makes for an interesting and complicated drama, while the music gives depth to the characters. Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw star in this gem of a movie.
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Bachelorette Ashley & Her Las Vegas DatesOur girl Ashley flew her eighteen gorgeous guys to Las Vegas for some fun and antics. They included a fake wedding, some strange dancing, as well as a few of the guys pulling off some terrific charm.
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Bachelorette Ashley Meets Her First Twenty-Five GuysOur girl, Bachelorette Ashley Hebert, got her first glimpse of the twenty-five gorgeous men the producers picked for her this season. And they chose very well. Which guys were your favorites?
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Celebrity Headlines that Flew Under the RadarWe've all been reading about Arnold's love child and Ashton's plans to move into Charlie's beach house, but here are some actual celebrity headlines you may have missed.
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A Good Restaurant Bar Has These Important FactorsMy husband and I have a lot of experience going to bar/restaurants on Saturday nights. Here are some factors that help make our visits to these places more enjoyable and fun. -
Amusing Things Men Say in Their Personal AdsIf you're looking for something amusing to read, try perusing through the personal ads that men put out in order to find women. Here are a few hilarious quotes I found today.
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Afterthoughts About Will & KateSince I still have Cinderella fantasies swirling around in my head, I'd like to chat some more about Will and Kate's beautiful royal wedding.
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Movie Review of "The Switch"Jennifer Aniston is fortyish, husbandless, and childless. So of course she searches out a sperm donor. Said sperm donor leaves sample. Jason Bateman switches that with his own sperm, and hilarity follows. -
Let's Talk About the American Idol ContestantsWith eight contestants remaining on American Idol, I wanted to chat about each one and give my honest thoughts and opinions while watching the show. It's been a great season so far.
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Movie Review of "Life As We Know It"Pretty Katherine Heigl and hunky Josh Duhamel play two people who go on a disastrous blind date, and then end up as guardians for a baby girl. They somehow manage to rise to the occasion, with hilarious and possibly romantic results, of course. -
Suri Eats Naughty Gummy Bears & Britney Sits on BoxesCelebrity news recently included penis-shaped gummy bears, beauty salon temper tantrums and a Prince who refuses to wear a wedding band. Does it get any better than this? Okay, it does, but it's still funny stuff. -
A TV Show Called "Mobbed" Came Out of Nowhere!Just when you thought they couldn't come up with another concept for a reality show, on comes a show called "Mobbed" that shocked and entertained us all. I cried through most of it. Ever hear of "flash mobs".? Here's what it was all about. -
Dancing with the Stars March 21, 2011 First ImpressionsSeason 12 of DWTS premiered last night, much to the delight of all its fans, myself included. Who do we love, who DON'T we love, and is Maksim still a beautiful man. Here are my first impressions into this season.
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Movie Review of "Hachi: A Dog's Tale"Richard Gere plays a professor in this movie, based on a true story, about a man and his fiercely loyal dog. You'll be sure to shed a few tears while watching this beautiful story unfold. -
Bachelor Brad Womack Made a Huge MistakeThis was the grand finale of watching Bachelor Brad Womack make his final choice. However, it appears to this writer, that he turned away a great girl and ended up giving the final rose to someone who will make his life miserable. I hope I'm wrong. -
Simon Cowell Who? My Take on Season 10's American Idol JudgesWithout Simon Cowell's insensitive and rude comments, this season's American Idol seems younger and hipper than ever before. Here's my take on the current judges. See if you agree.
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Bachelor Brad & My February 28th Episode ObservationsOur boy, Bachelor Brad, takes his three remaining ladies to the wild animal and bug-infested jungles of South Africa for the fantasy date portion of the show. Why is that you ask? I have absolutely no idea. -
Celebrity Talk for February 2011February gave us some celebrity news such as, Josh Groban's unlikely music choice for romance, as well as where you can go to purchase a lock of Justin Bieber's hair. You know, stuff we like to know about. -
Bachelor Brad & My February 21st Episode ObservationsThis hometown episode of The Bachelor shows our boy Brad in his most uncomfortable and awkward moments yet. Take a peek and see how Brad squirms his way through these four dates. -
Maksim Chmerkovskiy as the Bachelor?Sexy Maksim Chmerkovskiy is one of the professional dancers on Dancing With The Stars. However, as of this moment, he is the star of the Ukraine's first season of The Bachelor. To this writer, that news is bittersweet and here's why. -
Bachelor Brad & My February 14th Episode ObservationsTwo sexy one-on-one dates, one unsexy one-on-one date, and one very awkward group date pretty much sums up this episode of The Bachelor. And Brad spent some deserved time in the dog house. Hometown dates next week, anyone? -
Bachelor Brad & My February 7th Episode ObservationsThis episode's romantic dates included 1/2 mile ziplines, repelling down the side of a tall mountain through a waterfall, and crawling through bug and bat infested caves. They call these dates "romantic"? I think not.
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Bachelor Brad & My January 31st Episode ObservationsThere were lots of tissues and sniveling noses during this episode. I wish these girls would stop crying over Brad. Let's talk about the dates and what happened during last night's episode.
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Fascinating (sic) Celebrity News for January 2011The holidays came to an end and our celebrities were engrossed in their charming lives during the month of January. Read and see what was happening in their world and not ours.
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Bachelor Brad & My January 24th Episode ObservationsThe drama continues at the Bachelor mansion this week with Michelle's mysterious black eye and Ashley H.'s constant whining and complaining. And the two one-on-one dates are the most unromantic ones yet. Just more fun times with our boy Brad.
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Bachelor Brad & January 17th Episode ObservationsThis week we find our boy Brad navigating through some emotional and sticky situations with the girls. As usual, at this point in time, some of them are coming undone. Let's see who survives this time around.
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Bachelor Brad & January 10th Episode ObservationsIn this second episode, we see Brad carefully weeding through the cryers, the troublemakers, and the nice girls he wants to keep around. Roberto & Ali stop by for some well-needed advice. Here are a few of my observations along the way.
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A Senior Citizen Reviews "Twilight 3: Eclipse" the MovieIn this third installment of the Twilight series, Edward and Bella further explore their intense passion and the action scenes had us at the edge of our seats. Here is what I thought while watching.
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Brad Womack Tries to Explain in His First Episode Back as the BachelorBrad Womack returned last night in his second search to find the love of his life. Will he eventually win us over, or will he forever remain the bad guy Bachelor? Here are my thoughts about the first episode.
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Comcast DCX-3400 DVR - Fix for Remote Control Not RespondingWe had a nagging problem with our remote control not responding correctly when using our Comcast DCX-3400 DVR. We found a solution that we'd like to share with others that may be experiencing the same problem.
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Fascinating (sic) Celebrity News for December 2010It's so much fun to talk about our favorite, and not so favorite, stars and find out what they've been doing. Here are a few of the celebrity headlines that came out in December.
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Book Review of "Stay in Your Lane" by Judge Karen Mills-FrancisJudge Karen has written a book that describes the meaning behind many of her famous phrases, including "stay in your lane". Her book is chock full of good, down-to-earth, common sense that most of us can use from time to time.
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Why Brad Womack is a Terrible Choice for the Next BachelorFemale fans of the show The Bachelor have been buzzing about Brad Womack returning as the choice for the next Bachelor. And the buzz is NOT favorable. Let's talk about why this was a huge mistake.
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Fascinating (sic) Celebrity News for November 2010What have our favorite stars been up to during November? Here's a few tidbits of info that you may have missed. Oh and it's juicy stuff. For starters, Justin Bieber is coming out with a cologne line. Read on...
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We Need To Talk About Dancing With The Stars November 22nd EpisodeSo we made it to the finale, and now we're all holding our breath waiting to find out which couple will walk away with that mirror ball trophy. Let's hope a couple who deserves it, gets it.
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Let's Talk About Dancing with the Stars November 15th EpisodeHighlights from this show was Maksim's eyes, Sarah Palin saying "doggone it", Kyle massaging Lacey's leg, and Maks rubbing Kyle's chest. Lots of tactile stuff going on last night. Oh and great dancing too!
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Juliet's Wall Really Does ExistFor those of us who are true hopeless romantics, a visit to Juliet's Wall in the town of Verona, Italy, would be the place to go. After watching the movie "Letters To Juliet", I wanted to know if that magical place was real. And it is.
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Let's Talk About Dancing with the Stars November 8th EpisodeNoteworthy highlights from the show this week include Maks's sour grapes rant, Brooke Burke's unintentional insult to the music, the Fashion Police visits Lacey, and Kurt Warner's possible trip to the couch and/or dog house. See how it all unfolds....
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Let's Talk About Dancing with the Stars November 1st EpisodeOn tonight's show we saw many old familiar faces who came back to either be a team captain or be a guest judge. It was also Dancing With The Star's 200th episode! And there were lots of smiles, lots of tears, and lots of dancing.
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Letters to Juliet - a Movie ReviewWhile on a trip to Verona, Italy, Sophie comes upon a place where women are writing letters and placing them between the bricks of "Juliet's Wall". When she gets involved, it begins a journey of lost love and perhaps finding it again.
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Let's Talk About Dancing with the Stars October 25th EpisodeThis week on DWTS was Rock 'n Roll night, so we saw a lot of eyeliner and those rock symbols with the hands. Good music and great dancing. But who was that in the audience that I think might have been there for romantic reasons? Hmmmm...
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Fascinating (sic) Celebrity News for October 2010It's already October, so let's check in on what our favorite stars are doing these days. Just how charmed are their lives anyway? We're starting with Nick and Vanessa and how they've gone "green" for the planet.
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Let's Talk About Dancing with the Stars October 18th EpisodeThis week was filled with strange things such as Greg Brady kissing his "mom" on the lips, Bristol Palin wearing a clown nose and then a monkey suit, and Maksim looking hotter than ever. And that's just for starters.
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What I Thought About "Sister Wives" on the TLC ChannelThis TLC series gave us a look into the polygamist lifestyle of Kody and his now four "sister wives". What is surprising is how very different this group is compared to what we've always thought about people living this alternate lifestyle.
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Let's Talk About Dancing with the Stars October 11th EpisodeHighlights from last night were Maksim (as usual) just for being there, Bristol's unbudging hips, and Mark Ballas's skinny little white chest. And that's just for starters. It was an interesting evening.
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Checking in on the Third Week of DWTS Season 11We're into the third exciting week of Dancing With The Stars. I'd just like to make a few observations about the couples and how they're faring so far this season.
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I'm a Hypochondriac Walking Through MinefieldsLife as seen through the eyes of a long-time hypochondriac who tries her very best to avoid the words "medical" or "doctor" or "disease", which is impossible in the informative world today.
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Five Important Things a Boss Should Do, Especially NowManagers today have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people who work for them. I'm suggesting some ideas that will greatly enhance the workplace environment for them and for you.
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Review of Comcast DVR DCX3400 SeriesHere is a description of using the DCX3400, determining the amount of disk storage, programming the 30-second skip feature and the 15-second back button, as well as other helpful information.
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My First Thoughts on DWTS September 2010 PairingsAfter watching the first night of dance moves this season on Dancing With The Stars, here are my honest thoughts about the partner pairings and how I think they did the first time out.
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Fascinating (sic) Celebrity News for September 2010We're heading into Fall and our fave celebrities are at it again with their many antics. Loads of stuff have been happening. Let's take a peek.
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Book Review: "Matters of the Heart" by Danielle SteelThis is the gripping story of one strong, independent woman who gets caught up in the charm of a man who was able to sweep her off her feet. But doubts soon creep in and she finds herself fearing for her safety.
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A Teen Celebrity Guide for Seniors, Part 2The next installment of interesting teen celebrity information that senior citizens will want to study in order to keep up with the kids so they'll have stuff to talk about, or something like that.
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The Bachelor Pad: A Study of the SexesThe Bachelor Pad is full of young beautiful people, frolicking, laughing, crying, and checking each other out. In other words, all the fun stuff that we're not having. Let's tune in then, shall we?
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A Teen Celebrity Guide for Seniors, Part 1Don't all you seniors want to appear hip and cool to your grandchildren? Then shower them with your knowledge of who is happenin' today in the teen celebrity world. Well sort of.
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Fascinating Celebrity News for August 2010It's the dog days of summer, and what better way to while away the time than to catch up on all the incredible happenings in Hollywood. Of course, it may not be as fascinating as we imagine. Let's take a peek.
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Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky & Her Multiple Kleenex FinaleFrom the very moment Roberto stepped out of the limo, it seemed that he and Ali had an undeniable chemistry. Our Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky seems to have found her one true love in Roberto Martinez.
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Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky & the Men Tell AllBachelorette Ali had a great group of guys to search for Mr. Right from. Some were sincere, and some were not. Let's talk about tonight's episode of The Men Tell All and how a couple of the guys broke Ali's heart along the way.
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Why My Electric Bill Insert Made Me AngryAll across the country, some electric companies are starting what I believe to be the beginning of utility rationing and are trying to make us believe it is our choice. Here is what I found as an insert in my current electric bill.
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Bachelorette Ali Gets Her Heart Crushed in TahitiHow awful would it feel to be the Bachelorette and have one of your last three favorite guys come to you and say that really the whole time he was missing his old girlfriend?
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A Preview of Surviving Our Retirement YearsWeren't the golden years suppose to be filled with fabulous cruises and having fun in our old age? So how come it looks like we're going to be worried about making ends meet then? I just knew they should have given out crystal balls at Woodstock.
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Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky Goes on Four Swell Hometown DatesAli must contend with four hometown dates tonight, including a baseball game, a very sad house in Cape Cod, a hot guy who may or may not be in love with her, and a father who is into taxidermy in a big way. Families can be strange, can't they?
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Movie Review: "Happy Accidents"Marisa Tomei plays a girl named Ruby looking for the love of her life. After a string of disappointments, she finally meets Sam. The problem is that he says he's from the future. Ruby isn't quite sure about that.
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Bachelor Jake Pavelka is Every Woman's Worst NightmareBachelor Jake has turned out to be every woman's nightmare. After watching his encounter with Vienna on tonight's Bachelorette show, it should be crystal clear to all women how there is not one single sincere bone in that man's body.
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Purple Haiku: Pretty Purple NailsA haiku that combines two things I love doing, which is getting my nails done and browsing Yahoo.
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Bachelorette Ali, and Me, Got Our Hearts Broken TonightJustin was the one guy that I zeroed in on the moment he got out of the limo. How could one guy go from being at the very top of the pile, to falling to the bottom of the heap. I'm crushed. So is Ali. I think.
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Bachelorette Ali & Her Adventures in IcelandOur Bachelorette, Ali Fedotowsky, takes her remaining men to the beautiful country of Iceland. Romance and adventure ensue, but this author is waiting for some romance with her crush Justin. Will it happen in Iceland? We'll see...
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Checking in on My Most Un-Favorite Bachelorette AliOkay, we're knee deep into Ali Fedotowsky's search for true love. How is she doing and are we warming up to her? There is one guy who stands out in the looks department. Will he stand the test of time or disappoint us? Stay tuned...
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Some Celebrity Babble from MeLots of the celebrities we like to follow were pretty busy this past weekend. It's always fun to keep track of them and talk about what's going on in their world. We need the respite from the real news, don't we?
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A Short Story: Mrs. Hanover, Will You Marry Me?A short story about Evelyn and Arnie and their almost sixty year marriage. There were wedding vows being renewed today at the Sun Glen Nursing Home, and the place was all abuzz with excitement.
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Five Basics to Make Your Home More Sellable or Just Nicer to Live InHere you will find some helpful hints, such as kicking Andy off of the living couch to de-clutter and hiding Spot and Fluffy at a neighbor's house, as well as some other common sense advice.
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Helpful Hints for the Groom-To-BeGuys, with your wedding day approaching, you probably sometimes feel disconnected with what is going on during the wedding planning phase. Here is some good solid advice for all the grooms-to-be out there.
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A Speck of Fairy Dust Fell on the "Rest-Awhile"The "Rest-Awhile" was a small mini food mart where she worked after school to earn a few dollars. A famous psychic told her one day that a speck of fairy dust would fall there. No one knew what that meant, but they were soon to find out.
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Red Flag WarningsA short story about a woman named Audrey who was searching for a new job and a new adventure, but instead got more than she bargained for. She should have heeded those bright red flag warnings along the way.
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Movie Review: "Did You Hear About the Morgans?"Hilarity ensues when a New York couple are forced to flee the city and enter a witness protection program. They end up in a small wooden cabin in the wilderness of Wyoming, and without many coping skills. Can love overcome the odds?
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Three Hollywood Couples Who I Think Should Finally Get MarriedIn my humble opinion, I think these three Hollywood couples have waited long enough to tie the knot. So I decided to have a pretend conversation with all six of these people to maybe jump start their nuptials.
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Frank Sinatra Week on American Idol? Oh Dear Lord..Our five final contestants on American Idol were forced, oh excuse me, were given the task of singing Frank Sinatra tunes tonight. Here is my slightly jaded opinion of what transpired.
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A Senior Citizen Reviews "Twilight 2: New Moon" the MovieI thoroughly enjoyed the first Twilight movie and was very curious to see if this sequel "New Moon" would be able to sweep me up in the passion of Edward and Bella's romance once again. Here's what I thought this time around.
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What Being an Avon Lady Meant to MeAvon has always been a part of my life as both a customer and being an Avon Lady myself. Having my own small business wasn't always just about making money. There were other needs to fulfill as well.
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Mid-Season Thoughts on the 2010 DWTS Partner PairingsWe're getting near the halfway mark on the 2010 Dancing With The Stars season. How are our remaining couples doing in the competition, and are they managing to fulfill our fantasies? Here's my two cents worth.
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Why I'm Disappointed that Ali Fedotowsky is the Next BacheloretteAli Fedotowsky was chosen to be the next girl to search for her true love on the next Bachelorette series. Many of us fans of the show are hugely disappointed by that pick, and here are several reasons why.
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Why I Hate Spring and Especially SummerAll you hot weather lovers are crazy. I'm beginning to think I'm all alone in my opinion on this one though. Hot weather pros - flowers are pretty. Hot weather cons - the list is long.
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Three Clever New Room Design IdeasIf you have a small room or section of your house that is not being used, here are three clever ideas of what you can do with those spaces. One is called a Femme Cave. Check it out.
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"The Locator" is a TV Show You Won't Want to MissThis reality TV series is all about reuniting long lost relatives and other various loved ones who may never have been able to find each other. We are taken along on their emotional journey and are able to witness their heartwarming reunions.
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Some People Who Are Annoying Me LatelyJust a short list of some people who are annoying me lately. Using my keyboard to make a list of them with a few explanations is one way of dealing with current frustrations.
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Book Review of "Big Girl" by Danielle SteelIn "Big Girl", Danielle Steel has created a character much different than the ones in her other novels. Victoria is a girl who has struggled with self-esteem and weight issues her whole life. This story takes us along on her difficult journey.
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My First Thoughts on the 2010 DWTS Partner PairingsI'm not a professional dancer, but I'm a professional watcher of the sexy dancers on Dancing With The Stars because I'm a big fan and I've watched it so many times. Here are my early thoughts on the partner pairings for this season.
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My New Fun Craft Find is "No Sew Quilt Magic"I love it when I find a new craft that looks easy, fun, and beautiful. Check out these new "No Sew Quilt Magic" kits.
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Hubby & I Recap Bachelor Jake's "The Women Tell All" February 22, 2010Hubby likes to give his male point of view regarding the ladies on The Bachelor. His insightful remarks will confirm our opinion that men have only one thing on their minds. Besides that, it was fun having a buddy to watch all the drama with.
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Boss Surprises Employees by Giving Them the CompanyGenerous companies and employers may be hard to come by these days. But employees of Bob's Red Mill have a much different opinion. They got the surprise of a lifetime after the boss announced the company was now theirs.
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Bachelor Jake Obviously Needs My HelpJake, our airplane pilot Bachelor, had the good fortune of going to the Fantasy Suites with three lovely ladies. Since he's now probably confused, I thought I'd help him sort things out a bit.
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Three TV Shows that Make Me Grab for the Tissue BoxThese three TV shows really know how to tug at your heartstrings. I can't watch them without a box tissues at my side.
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Cooking with Betty, but I'm No Rachael RayI have a love/hate relationship with cooking. Well it's more hate than love, but I'm still trying. Let me tell you about two ham disasters.
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Ugly Betty: My Fantasy Finale for the SeriesAs a fan of Ugly Betty since it started, here is my fantasy finale for Betty and company as the writers are preparing the storyline for the last show. Pssst.....it has to involve a wedding.
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My Three Favorite Guilty Pleasure TV ShowsHere is a synopsis of three TV shows I watch all the time, but might be a little embarrassed to admit.
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Mrs. Frank RememberedI'm feeling sad today because I just received the news of someone's passing. I wanted to share my memories.
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Review of the Garmin Nuvi 205 Series or ScarlettScarlett is the name my husband gave his new navigation system for his car. Scarlett is helpful, but annoying. Hubby just loves her though.
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That Span of Time Between Christmas & New Year'sDuring those days between Christmas and New Year's, my emotions seem to be all over the place. Here's why.
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A Finger Lickin Good HaikuHere is one of my dilemmas whilst baking cookies every year.
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Funny Female Quotes from the Personal AdsSince I wrote an article titled "Funny Male Quotes From The Personal Ads", I thought it was only fair I give equal time to the females.
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Funny Male Quotes from the Personal AdsIf you want to give yourself a chuckle, read some of these funny things men said while writing their descriptions on the personal ads.
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Teddy the TurkeyA haiku describing the moment Teddy the Turkey knew his goose was cooked.
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Did Jack's Beanstalk Really Grow to Be that Huge?Here is my version of what really happened to young Jack and his beanstalk and the big giant.
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My Christmas Stress is StartingI made a few commandments for myself this year in order to be more organized and less stressed for the holidays. Let's see if it works for me.
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Review of a Bedroom Furniture WebsiteI was apprehensive about buying furniture from a website online. But I'm happy to report that my experience positive.
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My Latest TV Actor Crush is Simon BakerOne of hubby's favorite shows is The Mentalist. I watched it with him grudgingly at first, but then fell under the spell of the sexy Simon Baker.
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Mackenzie Phillips Tell-All Book: was it a Good Idea?Everyone is talking about Mackenzie Phillips' new tell-all book where she reveals an incestuous relationship with her famous father. Do you think her writing this book was a good idea?
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This is What Really Happened to Cinderella and Snow WhiteHere's my version of what I think really happened in the lives of both Cinderella and Snow White.
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Things I Said I'd Never Do, but that I Do NowRemember when we were young and had it all figured out? Well here is me eating my words.
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My New Fun Decorating Find is Flameless CandlesI love it when I find something new and fun when it comes to decorating my home. Flameless candles are my latest find and here are some reasons why.
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Review of "Bunny Tales" - Behind Closed Doors at the Playboy MansionIzabella St. James, as one of Hugh Hefner's previous Girlfriends, has written a juicy, tell-all book, about life and sex at the Playboy Mansion. A fun read!
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Melrose Place 2009 Has Us Hooked AlreadyThere's nothing like a good murder mystery and lots of sexual tension to get us hooked on a new TV series. Melrose Place 2009 fits that bill. What will happen next?
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Apple Taffies & Hershey BarsMy two funniest and best Halloween memories include apple taffies and Hershey bars. One had to do with stopping me from a life of crime, and the other had to do with bribing a bunch of little kids. Great memories!
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Skydiving was My Husband's PassionSkydiving is an adrenaline sport that's not for faint-hearted. It was my husband's passion for many years and his story includes the day his parachute did not open.
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The Hidden Meaning Behind This TattooAfter another crushing disappointment in the world of relationships, my daughter makes the monumental decision to get a tattoo. The phrase she chose is one that has inspired her to always take good care of herself in any given situation.
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Kendra Wilkinson's First Season Wrap-UpKendra, previously one of The Girls Next Door, takes us along on the craziness and chaos that is her life since she left the Playboy Mansion. In walks the sexy Hank Baskett. Things improve greatly.
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My Top Three Pet Peeves About Hollywood StarsHollywood stars sometime seem out of touch with the rest of us. Here are my top three pet peeves about celebrities.
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Book Review of "The Ghost" by Danielle SteelThis gem of a book combines two parallel stories where one affects the other in the most profound ways. You will find yourself feeling empowered by the story of both Charles and Sarah, who lived many years apart. Read on....
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Review of the Movie "Obsessed" Starring BeyonceBeyonce was his assistant at one time and she ended up married to him. In walks Ali Larter, the new temp in the office, and something just doesn't seem right.
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Primary Color ReminiscencesExploring the images that the eight primary colors bring to mind.
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Things Bartenders Should Know to Get Big TipsBartenders make their money mostly from tips. I've listed eleven key things that bartenders should know that will increase those tips at the end of the evening.
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Review of the Kingsdown Sleep to Live Series MattressWe had a long expensive journey trying to find the perfect mattress for us. And we finally did with the Kingsdown Sleep To Live Series Mattress that allowed us to customize in order to fit our needs. Here's what we found.
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An Older Woman's Advice to Younger WomenOlder women in our society have lived years learning and growing from their mistakes, as well as their triumphs. Younger women can learn much by listening to their advice and perhaps avoiding some pitfalls along the way.
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A Senior Citizen Reviews "Twilight" the MovieVampire movies are usually not my first choice of movies to watch, but my curiosity got the best of me. I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Could I get caught up in the passion of the story?
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Book Review of The Lucky One by Nicholas SparksThe story of this book centers around a photograph of a pretty woman that a young Marine, stationed in Iraq, found hidden in the sand. Somehow this photograph is linked to his destiny. A very emotional and suspenseful read.
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Hubby & I Recap the Bachelorette's "The Men Tell All" - July 20, 2009Some of the thoughts and dialogue between hubby and me as we watch and comment on the Bachelorette's "The Men Tell All Show" last night. As usual, our logic doesn't always mesh.
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A Jessica Simpson Fan Speaks OutAs a fan of Jessica Simpson, we see her pain as she's dealing with the breakup of her relationship with Tony Romo. We wish her a speedy recovery from her broken heart.
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Some Home Altering Suggestions for Empty NestersWhen your kids leave home and you're now officially an empter nester, here are a few ideas for some of the rooms in your home that you may not have thought of. Your kids are moving forward with their lives, and so should you.
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A Short Story: One Orphan's Incredible JourneySix year old Anna had lived in Momma Adele's orphanage her entire life until one day a stranger came to visit, and Anna's life was forever changed. Find out what happened to Anna and what was in store for her future.
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Some Famous People that Hollywood (And Us) Can Do WithoutCelebrity watching is a guilty pleasure that some of us enjoy. Here are seven famous people that I think we can do without, although it wouldn't be quite so much fun, would it?
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Personal Observations About a Few of the HGTV DesignersHere are some personal viewpoints regarding a few of the HGTV designers, as seen through the eyes of this author.
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Review of Danielle Steel's Book: "Sisters"This is a story of four close sisters who return home for the fourth of July weekend to their parent's house. What happens next will test their bonds for one another and change their lives forever.
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A Short Story: A Guy with a Monkey on His T-ShirtApparently her man was the classic workaholic, so she met someone else online. Tonight they would meet in person. She waited for a man with a monkey on his t-shirt to arrive.
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A Short Story: Out of Horror Stories, Sometimes Fairy Tales EmergeOnline dating proved to be one horror story after another. From the short creepy guy in the restaurant to the perverted old man in the club. Is it even possible for a fairy tale to emerge out of all this?
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Recommendations on Some Fun Websites to Check OutSurfing the web and visiting various websites can be informative and fun. Here are a few that I like to visit often.
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Great Shower Gift Ideas for the Second Marriage Bride-To-BeHere are some clever and unique bridal shower gift ideas for the bride-to-be getting married for the second time.
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A Tribute to Second Runner-Up Adam LambertA tribute and a discussion about American Idol's Adam Lambert. What did he bring us each week, what happened at the end, and will this fan ever get over the crushing disappointment of having Adam end up in second place?
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A Short Story: Michael Had Three Things to Do on EarthMichael's mission on earth was to intervene in three people's lives in a positive way. See how he accomplishes his task and see if his story sounds familiar. Perhaps you've had a Michael touch your life as well.
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What to Do when the World Today is Making You AnxiousSome helpful things to remember and techniques to follow in order to help reduce your anxiety levels in these trying times.
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A List of Ten Beautiful Hollywood ActressesHubby has graciously joined me in my collaboration of making a list of ten beautiful actresses by adding his humble opinions, which by the way, were not actually asked for.
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My Encounter with a Rock StarShe was getting ready for a rock concert where she knew, she just knew, she was going to meet Jonny, her idol. See what happens next and what the fates had in store for her.
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The Guilt Factor when it Comes to Our Elderly ParentsA description of one family's struggles to handle the waning independence and declining health of their elderly parents.
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I Remember when All I Thought About was the BeatlesTake a mini trip down memory lane with a Beatles fan, as she remembers her promise to not get married until she meets Paul McCartney.
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A Discussion About the Bachelor Vs. The BacheloretteMen and women seem to have very different behavior styles when it comes to love and relationships. The Bachelor & Bachelorette shows allows us a glimpse into that phenomenon.
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Songs & Lyrics that Make Women Feel Sexy, Part 2A continuing list of songs that effectively makes women feel sensual and sexy. Guys can maybe get a glimpse into what makes us women tick.
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Songs & Lyrics that Make Women Feel Sexy, Part 1Here is a list of songs that uses the melody and lyrics to turn women on. Some of them might surprise you.
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Some Common Sense Ways to Make Your Money StretchSome common sense tips that we sometimes forget about to help us stretch our dollars.
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My Mother's Secret LoveDetails about a secret love affair my Mom had during her time here on earth. It moved me in more ways than I could imagine. Please hear her story and listen to her lesson.
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Bridget Marquardt's Visit to Spain on the Travel ChannelCome along on Bridget Marquardt's adventurous journey to Spain, where we find out whether or not she finally conquered her fear and distaste of seafood.
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The Difference Between Then & Now in How We Are Coping with the Economic CrisisA discussion about how our generation is coping with the economic crisis compared to how our parents and grandparents dealt with theirs which was the Depression.
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Design Show Blunders, in My Humble OpinionHere are a few of my pet peeves about stuff I see on those home design shows. See if you agree with me or not.
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My Fatherless Father's DayA short poem about still missing my Dad on Father's Day, although it's been many years.
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My HairbrushA fun little poem about one of my most cherished possessions - my hairbrush.
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Review of the Movie The Holiday: Not Just for Holiday WatchingWhen asked about my favorite movie, The Holiday is the one that always comes to mind. It's an uplifting story about two women who trade houses for two weeks and their lives are forever changed.
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Review of the New TV Show "Cupid"If you're a hopeless romantic like me, you'll love this new gem of a show called Cupid. Here is an in-depth review of the first two titillating episodes.
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A Beatles HaikuJust a short little haiku remembering The Beatles.
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A Poem About the New Adventures of Old ChristineA short little poem describing my favorite sitcom, The New Adventures Of Old Christine.
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Nest Egg No MoreA limerick about our shrunken nest egg.
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Review of Danielle Steel's Latest Book "One Day at a Time"Once again, Danielle Steel takes us along on a young woman's euphoric journey from the sanctuary of the beach to the chaotic world of the movie industry. Can you really find true love with your fantasy man?
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The Four American Idol Judges: A Review and DiscussionA review and discussion about the different judging styles of Randy, Simon, Paula and Kara, of American Idol.
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A Tiny Glimpse into Retirement Years with My HubbyI've been seeing glimpses of what life will be like for my husband and I once we're both retired. It may not be perfect, but I think love will eventually conquer all our differences.
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Why We're so Hooked on Dancing with the StarsAn analysis of why Dancing With The Stars is such a popular show, and some of the reasons we keep tuning in week after week.
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A Review of Bridget's Sexiest Beaches on the Travel ChannelThis is a review of the first show of the series "Bridget's Sexiest Beaches". Bridget Marquardt is best known as one of The Girls Next Door, and finds herself on many adventures in her new TV show on the Travel channel.
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A Look at the Gentlemen Judges from Court TVA look at three of the gentlemen judges on Court TV that compares their different courtroom styles, as well as some of their famous sayings.
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A Look at the Lady Judges from Court TVA look at five of the lady judges on Court TV that compares their different courtroom styles, as well as some of their famous sayings.
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Why I Fell in Love with My Comcast DVR FeatureA description of the many uses and features of Comcast's DVR feature and why I'm so happy with it.
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All About Tom CruiseA discussion about Tom Cruise in both his personal life, as well as his versatility in the many roles he has played in movies.
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Some Songs that Make You CryHere's a sampling of songs that bring tears to our eyes for many different reasons.
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Songs to Play when You're Angry at Your ManA list of songs to belt out when you're angry at your man. They're guaranteed to make you feel empowered.
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Spring Fever FantasiesThis article explores some fantasies we think about when we've caught Spring Fever.
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Is My Brother's House Haunted? You DecideA chronicle of events experienced by my brother and his family while living in a house that seems to indicate it may be haunted.
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Have an Efficient & Organized Home OfficeLots of great ideas for having a home office you can be productive in and love spending time in.
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Will I Marry a Drunk If I Spill Water on Myself & Other Superstitious SayingsMy Mama had many superstitious sayings that she mentioned often. Here are just a few of them - some of them a little scary, some of them amusing.
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Seniors, Don't Be Afraid of New TechnologyAn article to encourage seniors to learn about and use some of the new technology in our society today.
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Tips to Remember when Illness or Injury Forces You to Stay at HomeWhen suddenly forced to stay at home due to illness or injury, here is some helpful advice.
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Lessons Learned from Watching TV Judge ShowsAn amusing look and lessons that can be learned from watching people in small claims court.
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My Journey to See My Son Clear Across the CountryHere is my journey across the U.S. to visit my son in New Mexico. Some problems ensue.
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Gestures of a Good FriendHere are some ways to make your friendships last forever.
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New Year's Resolutions You Can Actually KeepThese are resolutions anyone can keep.
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Baby Boomers & Our Relationship with Our Cell PhonesHumorous article about a senior and her adventures with her cell phone.
