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Recieving GraceHave you ever wondered if God actually hears you? I do all the time. Recently, I found out in a most remarkable way, that He is listening. -
How to Ease the Pain of LumpectomyAfter a diagnosis of breast cancer many woman face a lumpectomy. Learn how to control pain and minimize the use of pain medication. -
Break it DownThoughts on composting, life and loss. -
The Voice of My FatherOne never knows what our mother will bring us in those bags of hers. She is our "Mary Poppins", our bag lady. Purveyer of memories and giver of mystical things. -
My Valentine's Day SolutionsAre you one of those people that cannot stand the thought of picking out one of those over the top, hearts and flowers Valentine's Day card? Me too, this is how we solve that dilemma. -
Tiny DancerMy granddaughter Layla dances whenever she hears a beat. On this day, no music was playing at all. -
I Want to Live in a TrainThe great train experiment. Conducted by a grandmother and her four year old grandson. -
Dear Little SisterIn a perfect world nobody younger than me would get cancer. I wished we lived there but we don't. We live here, in this world. The one where you get breast cancer. This letter is for you, my dear little sister.
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My Winter of ContentNew England, winters and me. The progression of a love/hate relationship. How it won me over once again. -
Full Time GrandparentsA day in the life of ordinary grandparents having extraordinary adventures in babysitting! Part 2, explores the rediscovery of valuable childrearing lessons. (Wish I would have written this stuff down the first time around)! -
Full Time GrandparentsA couple of hands on grandparents, share their full time experiences with a two and four year old. Every day is an adventure. Tune in for each and every one. -
Always Putting Your Best Foot Forward?Everyone knew Eddie Haskell was a pain in the neck on "Leave It To Beaver". Yet, he had a knack for always putting his best foot forward in order to hide his flaws. Learning how to spot an "Eddie Haskell" is easy if you know what to look for.
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Artful Christmas GivingDon't think you can afford to give charitably this Christmas? Think again. -
Reading Between the Lines on Bumper StickersAn avid reader of bumper stickers wonders aloud, and ultimately in print, about the curious practice of sticking labels on cars. -
Accepting Your Childs Alternate LifestyleThis article explores the emotions of coming to grips with a childs alternate lifestyle. Learn ways to improve communication and foster acceptance of your childs sexuality. -
How to Survive Your Kids First Day of SchoolTips on how to survive your child's first day of school. Do's and don'ts for the weeks leading up to the big day. -
Waiting-Room ActivitiesMusings of a woman who waits regularly in rooms designed for waiting.
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The Hazards of Sleeping in StationwagonsA memoire of nights spent sleeping in the stationwagon on Martha's Vineyard in my youth.
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Slowing Down is Working for MeWhy simplifying life and slowing down worked for me. Can it work for you too?
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What Chronic Illness Cannot StealLiving with a chronic illness can be debilitating in many ways. It may seem that it steals bits and pieces of your life. Here are some things it just can't steal. -
Who's Bagging What?Here is one reformed bag lady's view on reasons one should not bag one's own groceries.
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Crossing BridgesEveryone tells you, "don't cross any bridges until you get there". Words of wisdom meant to soothe a worrier. Where does everyone go when you are standing at the threshold of the bridge? I'm here, lets cross it together.
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Bi-Polar Disorder is Not LoveableA self revelation on how difficult it is to be in a relationship with me. Bi-polar people are not easy to love. Half the time we are not easy to like.
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The Burning Bush that Bore BlueberriesA memoire of a young girl's spiritual awakening.
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It Only Hurts when I Laugh!Developing a sense of humor for some people takes time and skill. For others it takes pain and heartache.
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Undifferentiated but Never Indifferent Connective Tissue DiseaseThoughts on undifferentiated connective tissue disease and life. Ramblings mostly.
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Papillary Carcinoma of the ThyroidIf you have been diagnosed with papillary carcinoma of the thyroid gland you have probably heard that it is the "best" cancer to have. Are you sick of hearing that yet? You should be, here's why.
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Intuition is More Than a FeelingLearn what intuition is and how you can tap in to what it is telling you.
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My Cup Runneth OverIt never fails. Whenever I am uber happy about something I just gush. It may be a problem for those near me. When my cup runneths over you might get wet!
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A Young Mother's PrayerA mother's memoire. One night, one baby, one prayer. Decades later on Mother's Day she remembers.
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Addicted to DramaDo you overreact and underachieve your way through life? Learn to recognize the symptoms of drama addiction and get over yourself.
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Remembering DadThis is a poem for all the father's who have passed away and who are still very much celebrated on Father's Day. I dedicate this to my dad, Normand J. Robert who passed away on May 3, 1982
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What Can You Do If Your Life is Falling Apart?This article explores coping skills I have learned during times of great crisis in my life. It may be helpful to you if your life is falling apart. I'm just woman who survives through just about anything. You can too.
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The Skateboarder and SchizophreniaThe story of a skater boy who raced against a speeding train called schizophrenia.
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Diary of a Confessed Serial CaretakerOne day in the life of a serial caretaker. Most days I can juggle everything. Some days everything I have been keeping up in the air crashes down on my head.
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Random Acts of LoveHave you ever been on the recieving end of a random act of love? Often, it can be as shocking as an act of violence. The aftermath of such an event is explored by a victim of a random act of love.
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How to Handle a Difficult DiagnosisAn exploration of how a difficult diagnosis may lead very different people down a dark and familiar road.
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Psoriasis Treatments Have Come a Long WayPsoriasis is a chronic and sometimes disabling skin disease. Living with the condition and finding a treatment that works can be a challenge. As a teenager who developed psoriasis I can tell you it can be heartbreaking.
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Avatar Envy: Growing Jealousy Between Real World Women and Avatar RivalsReal women every day experience jealousy and hostility toward cartoon avatars. How has this evolved and where is it leading?
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Roadside Memorials - Peculiar New Trend or Lasting Tradition?An exploration of the rise of roadside memorials and their impact on society.
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Help, I Can't Find Christmas!Exploring how a person can lose the spirit of Christmas. Desperately seeking merriment in what the fates allow.
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What is Hypomania?This article explores why some people treated for bi-polar type 2 go off their meds?
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How Can I Get Organized in the New Year?This article explores what may hold people back from truly achieving being organized in their life. This article explores what holds me back.
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Stepgrandparenting Difficulties and PitfallsYou are stepgrandparent and you are not quite sure where you fit in anywhere. What should the child call you? How do the birth grandparents feel about you loving their grandchild? Are their groundrules to follow? Beats me!
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The Stigma of Mental Illness Will Follow YouLiving with a mental illness can be challenging. Getting medical care for non related illnesses can become daunting when you are on psych meds.
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What Do I Say when My Child Asks If There Really is a Santa Claus?This article deals with the age old dilemma most parents will face eventually at this time of year. When do you tell your child that Santa Claus is a fantasy? There are signs that will let you know it's time.
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Homeless by ChoiceThis article gives insight into how homelessness can sometimes be a choice as well as a difficult life circumstance. There are times when you can put a homeless person in a home but you may not be able to keep him there.
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Can Uncontrolled Inappropriate Laughter Be a Personality Disorder?Some people giggle when they are nervous. Anxiety can produce a lot of unpleasant feelings and behaviors. One of the little known symptoms of anxiety is uncontrolled fits of laughter.
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The Balloon Boy Hoax No Joking MatterApparently Hollywood brings out the worst in parents. How can seemingly normal parents turn into nightmare role models for their children? Explore the similarities between reality T.V. families and their downfalls.
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What is Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease?Undifferentiated Connective Tissue disease is a real disease and a true diagnosis in its own right. Find out what this mysterious sounding illness is all about.
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When Leaves Fall in New EnglandTumbling leaves and swirling emotions go hand in hand for me. It's not uncommon for people with mood disorders to struggle at this time of year.
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What Are Panic Attacks?A panic attack goes beyond being just a little nervous. It can leave the sufferer housebound and in fear of the next one. Let's find out what happens inside the body of a person that is experiencing a panic attack.
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Jon Gosselin Halts ProductionWhat started out as a lucrative family business for the Gosselins has turned into a reality nightmare. How is this affecting their children? Can this family recover and move on?
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Good Grandparenting TipsHow to be a good and loving grandparent and get away with it. Becoming a good grandparent is something that must be learned before it can be lived. Maximize your grandparenting experience with these good tips.
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Coping with Chronic PainPain is something we all deal with at some point in our lives. When pain becomes a chronic condition it can be debilitating both physically and mentally. There is hope and help for chronic pain suffers.
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How to Help a Small Child Deal with the Death of Their FriendNobody wants to talk about death with their children. Least of all the death of a child. If your child has lost a friend at a young age they need to know what has happened. This is what they need from you now. This is what I wished someone had told me.
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Are You Suffering from Caregiver Burnout?The majority of constant caregivers are thrust into the role with little or no choice. Identifying the emotions and warning signs of burnout are key to turning the corner and regaining equilibrium.
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Ten Tips on How to Avoid Germs This Flu SeasonThere are many ways to avoid germs as the flu season approaches. Handwashing is the first line of defense. As a frequent visitor of hospitals, doctors offices and pharmacies I have perfected a germ safe regimen.
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The Key to Better Sex After Thirty Years of MarriageSex does not have to lie dormant in a marriage of many years. If it has then it is time to wake the sleeping giant. Learn how to rekindle and reconnect with your marriage partner.
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Giant Cell Arteritis or Temporal Arteritis is an Autoimmune DiseaseAn uncommon autoimmune disease such as giant cell arteritis requires a prompt diagnosis to avoid irreversable blindness
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Loving an Addict and Keeping Your SanityIt is possible to love an addict and hate the addiction. Find out what you can do to keep your sanity even when the addict is losing his.
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Is it Possible to Communicate with the Dead?Communicating is an act between two or more parties that involves transmitting or sharing ideas or thoughts. A big part of communication involves listening. Hear how one woman finally heard from her father eight years after he passed away.
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A Grandparent's Experience of AbortionAbortions end the lives of babies but the effect that one woman's decision has on other generations is so often overlooked.
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Learning to Let Go when Your Child Goes to CollegeSending your child off to college can be a joy and also a heartache. How can you cope with your mixed feelings as well as hers? Let me help you understand what is really going on and how to deal with this confusing time.
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Are You Verbally Abused?How to tell if you are a victim of verbal abuse. Learn what the key signs are and how they can affect you.
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Why Children Don't Tell When They Are Sexually AbusedThis is an inside view of why children often do not tell an adult when they have been abused.
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Life After an Emotional AffairWhat is an emotional affair? How can it be just as destructive as a sexual affair? Learn how and why emotional affairs are dangerous and in some instances more hurtful than a physical union.
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Coping with Bi-Polar Disorder Type 2Tips on coping with Bi-Polar disorder.
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Knit Your Way to NirvanaKnitting is not just a hobby for me it is an "experience". If I am stressed out I grab my needles and within minutes my whole body relaxes. It's not about the garment it is about the colors and textures. It is like meditating.
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Living with Thyroid CancerOne woman's experience with thyroid cancer. Getting a diagnosis, thyroidectomy, radioactive iodine and life one year later.
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Surviving Mental IllnessHaving a serious mental illness can be incapacitating. Having to fight for adequate care can be equally daunting. This is one woman's experience on behalf of her son.
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Jon Gosselin and Clinical DepressionJon Gosselin's clinical depression is seriously putting a damper on the hit show, Jon & Kate Plus 8. The long running TLC hit family reality show that airs on the Discovery channel.