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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: How a mentor enriched my life: 1 of 6
My mentor came late in life - just six months ago! Deane is the group exercise coordinator for our YMCA. When I was trying to get back into shape using my old way of cardio and weight training, she would always catch me in the locker room and invite me to group classes. Since I didn't want to be the little fat girl who could... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My teen's first job: 4 of 18
My daughter's first job is one that she hopes will lead to her career - Ryan is a teacher's assistant at the dance studio she takes classes at. It may not seem like much of a job, especially to her friends, but since she wants to study dance and education in college, she was excited to be offered this position. She figures t... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I admire my mother: 14 of 56
My mom. What an incredible woman she is - and I can't believe it has taken me so many years to see this in her. She's always been an emotional mess. You never knew what your actions could bring out in her. But, actually, as I get older and I become more like her, the more normal that seems. She dealt with moving from a home ... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics A new you: The benefits of exercise: 15 of 33
When starting a fitness program of any type, you can imagine what the results will be - but it can be so much more! I originally started working out in a gym in my late 20s, a year after my first husband left me. I was depressed, gaining weight, and not being the mother I should have been to my daughter. It started with a si... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Knowing the sex of your baby in advance: 13 of 28
With my first child, I had no interest in finding out the gender. I figured if I was going to have to work so hard at labor and birth, I may as well get a wonderful surprise out of it. It worked out, as we were told by everyone that it looked like I was carrying a boy and we spent the entire labor going over boys' names. In ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Readers share their best job experiences: 6 of 11
Just as my first marriage was falling apart, I was blessed to find a great job with a local school system. I was miserable at home and miserable at my job at a hospital, so this was truly a Godsend. It wasn't much. I was the production technician in the print shop. I would be copying, laying out forms, putting booklets toget... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Rescued from the pound: 10 of 18
I had a dog growing up. And I loved her intensely. So much so that when she died I swore that I would never again have a dog. Now I don't know if it was my impending independence or just plain broodiness, but at 23 years old I had to adopt a puppy. My newly retired father started watching the local stations' adopt-a-pet segm... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Building a better father-daughter relationship: 32 of 47
I was a daddy's girl. It was GREAT. Not only did I spend quality time with a wonderful, caring, thoughtful man and learn what I should be looking for in a spouse, but I learned about woodworking, tools, how to drive REALLY well, and a wonderful curiosity about the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln. Saturdays were my favorite day... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals How to resign from your job: 8 of 11
Every time I've left a job I always wrote my letter of resignation before asking to speak to my manager. After all, I knew I was definitely leaving, so there was no reason not to be prepared and professional. Your letter should be short and sweet - and thank your manager for the opportunities given you. Remember, these peopl... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life When you met your spouse: Stories of how married couples met: 109 of 143
The blind date - UGH! Who would ever thank this could possibly be a good way to mee your spouse? Well, what was good enough for my parents (who incidentally were married 40 years before my dad passed away), is good enough for me. After a rocky first marriage, I started finally taking care of myself and going to the gym, enjo... More..