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I am happily married, living in Tennessee with 2 grown kids and one grandson. I handle Marketing for an international company and love my job!

I especially love to travel and plan several trips a year. I have traveled throughout the United States and have been

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Travel > Boat Travel & Cruises Tips for your first vacation cruise: 1 of 18
Ah, your first cruise! How exciting! The first thing to do is figure out how much you want to spend and where you want to go. Do you want to go to the islands and bask in the sun? Do you want to go to Alaska and walk on glaciers? Research the different cruise lines and ports of call. When you have decided where you want to cr... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Are virtual relationships taking precedence over real life relationships?: 4 of 39
In my case, yes, a virtual relationship took precedence over a real life relationship, and I think it happens more often than we realize. Men and women can be whomever they want to be - online. They can be rich, beautiful, have amazing careers and they know enough to make you believe them. My husband had several "online" affa... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to get a US passport: 1 of 8
If you are planning on doing any travel outside of the United States, a Passport is required. But don't get too discouraged, passports are very easy to get. It requires a little work on your part and about $100. Plan ahead though. Don't wait until a few weeks before your trip to try to get a passport. It usually takes almost ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Important tips to remember when traveling: 9 of 55
I love to travel. And because of this love, I have learned a few things. One of the most important things I have learned from traveling around the United States and in Europe, was to plan ahead. Research the city/state/region you will be traveling to. If you are going to be visiting museums, check to see if you can purchase y... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice A survival guide for Americans in France: 1 of 6
So you are planning on visiting France. Here are a few things you should know before you go.1. Learn some French. Learn the pleasantries - Hello, goodbye, please, thank you, etc. You would be surprised how far this will get you. We all have heard horror stories of how rude the french can be. I only ran into one man who was ru... More..
Travel > Accommodation Tips & Advice Tips for booking a hotel online: 2 of 10
Booking a hotel online can be as easy as 1-2-3! There are many sites to choose from such as Orbitz, Expedia, Hotels.com, just to name a few. These sites are very easy to use. Just type in what city you want and the dates you will be there and hit search. Next you will see a list of different hotels/motels all at various price... More..
Other Great pranks to play on people: 13 of 62
Do you have someone at home who has a phone to their ear most of the time? Well, here is a prank I played on my son one evening. We all got a big laugh out of it, including him! He also learned a good lesson without me having to scold him.My son was in high school at the time and had a girl friend. His girlfriend called daily... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Never give up: How to keep your dreams alive: 27 of 95
Dreams do come true, I am living proof. As I type this, I can look back on my life and smile. After several failed attempts, I finally achieved my goal of a college education and a career that I love. I had to fight to keep my dreams alive and faced many obstacles, but I never took my eye off that gold ring.As a young girl gr... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss What to do when someone dies and there was no time for good-byes: 40 of 127
We all handle grief in our own way. While it's always difficult to lose a loved one, an unexpected loss can be much more traumatic. When you lose someone suddenly, your first reaction is shock. Your whole world is shaken, leaving you feeling unsure and vulnerable. You feel helpless and any sense of control over your life is q... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: What I learned from my second marriage: 7 of 22
My second marriage was the preverbial "mistake". I met my second husband just weeks after separating from my first husband. I didn't have time to catch my breath. After going thru therapy and a good long look at myself, here is what I learned.1. I learned that when you separate and divorce, don't date anyone for a while. You ... More..