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I am a woman who life may have passed by...my husband was killed in a car accident , leaving me with four young children to raise. Life is a challenge , but an adventure. My writing and my offspring keep me going. If there are any hot older gentlemen out

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Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Blue Hawaiian: 2 of 8
The Blue Hawaiian cocktail was invented in 1957, at the Hilton Hawaiin Village Resort and Spa. At the time, the liquor, Blue Caracao had just come out and needed a drink that would spur sales. This is the original recipe that has us all wishing we were sitting under a palm tree and watching the waves lap the shore: THE BLUE ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Best of 2008: Sports team: 7 of 25
As I sit here writing, the sports newscasters are heralding the new AFC East division NFL champions! These guys are MY pick for the best sports team of 2008...the Miami Dolphins! Why, it was only a year ago that this "championship" team held a 1 -15 record, the worst in the National Football League. Since 2007, this gutsy te... More..
Style & Beauty > Hand & Foot Care Tips for stronger nails: 4 of 14
Fingernails are small, but an important part of your body. They can actually indicate your general well being. We all want healthy , strong nails. In our quest for nice nails, many old wives' tales have endured regarding growing nice, strong fingernails. One myth is that gelatin (taken orally, or as a soak )strengthens your ... More..
Education > Homework & Testing Summer tutoring: A leg up for the struggling student: 4 of 13
School's out! It's time for swimming, surfing, vacations...and Math and Reading? As an elementary school teacher (20 years in June!), I believe that a Summer spent well, can literally make or break an upper elementary/middle school student for the following school year! If your child had difficulty with a particular subject ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Should Paris Hilton go to jail: 12 of 37
Plain and simple: Paris Hilton should be treated like any average Jane. I read her list of charges, and not being familiar with the law, I can't say what exactly should happen to her, but she should not be given any special treatment. Neither should she made used as an "example" to other celebrities. I think it is normal for... More..
Style & Beauty > Hand & Foot Care Solving white spots on your nails: 2 of 6
Remember when Lady MacBeth yelled, "Out darned spot"? You might be saying the same about small white spots that you have found on your fingernails or toenails. These spots, called leukonychia are usually nothing to worry about. Leukonychia punctate is a couple of big medical words that mean "little white spots". Leukonychia ... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Tom Collins: 2 of 6
The original Tom Collins recipe is moderately easy to make, and very delicious. Tom has brothers too, and I will tell you how to make them, as well! TOM COLLINS ORIGINAL RECIPE 1 oz. of fresh lemon juice 1 and one half teaspoons of superfine sugar 3 oz. of gin 2 or 3 large ice cubes 6 oz. of cold club soda A "Collins" glass ... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: Hell Hath No Fury, by Clipse: 1 of 3
The gangster rap duo Clipse aptly named their Sophomore CD "Hell Hath No Fury" after going through hell to get it released. Released November 28, 2006, the Virginia based group began recording tracks for this album as early as 2003. First, their record label, Arista was bought by Jive, and stymied the production of the CD. T... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes Great places to buy shoes for tween girls: 1 of 3
The first rule of buying shoes for your "tween" or teen daughter is to understand that you (the adult) are uncool. Unless your young lady writes down the exact pair of shoes she desires, chances are you will make a big fashion faux pas. A gift card or certificate will do wonders in making your daughter feel as special as she... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: Prevent road rage: 24 of 66
"I wish I had a bulldozer, so I could mow that guy down and keep going" is a frightening saying I remember my father uttering more than once. Of course he was referring to a slow moving car in front of his own. Today, we would certainly define this as road rage. Though my father's comment was to the extreme, road rage might ... More..