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Eckhard Tolle says, "The next time you are at a cocktail party, try NOT defining yourself by your job, spouse, children or accomplishments." I am going to give that a go:

I am free now, recently divorced after thirteen (13) years of ridiculous separation.

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Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) What to do with left over holiday food: 4 of 39
Top TEN CREATIVE IDEAS to transform tired holiday left overs into culinary delights.CANDY CANESSwizzle sticks for HOT CHOCOLATE or COFFEE.NUTS1. Freeze nuts to use later in SALADS.2. Mince 1 lb. nuts in food processor. Add 1 egg white, 1/2 cup of sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice to taste. Spread mixture on Pepperidge Farm puff... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse What are the lasting effects of domestic violence on adult children: 3 of 22
Break the cycle. Adult children of domestic violence will either battle the demons associated with this category of child abuse, or fall victim to the continuing cycle. When we consider that the child is powerless during these violent episodes, confined to the place (house, auto), unable to escape we begin to understand how a... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Funny parenting stories: 12 of 85
The Family JewelsIt was a sunny afternoon and I had just completed the housekeeping chores. I needed to wash the car and then I would be done. I pulled the family SUV into the backyard to keep an eye on my 4 year old daughter & friends while they played, but soon neighborhood children were coming from everywhere wanting to "h... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Home decor: Do it yourself or hire an interior decorator?: 2 of 11
There are a myriad of reasons to seek the help of an interior designer, but there is only one good one. Professional Designers possess the skills and experience to create the room you want, without mistakes. Those whose choose to do it themselves rarely realize their errors until the item is delivered. That is when it becomes... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives US elections 2008: Assessing the possibility of a Clinton-Obama ticket: 7 of 32
I am one of those people who watched the "The Clinton Chronicles" movie. If memory serves, a copy of the movie crossed my path in 1997, when President Clinton was still in office, and before anyone had heard of Monica Lewinsky. If you don't know what I am talking about, "The Clinton Chronicles" is a documentary about Bill and... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Healing in the garden: How my garden helped me: 17 of 68
It was another blistering Saturday afternoon listening to the children squeal excitement while splashing about in our backyard pool. I was lying on the sofa, where I had been spending all the evenings and weekends, crying over the pending divorce. From the sofa I could stare aimlessly outside - not unlike a coma patient. Yes,... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology Dealing with mixed emotions for your ex-spouse: 10 of 26
STOP! THINK THIS THROUGH TO THE END. Alcoholics Anonymous warns recovering alcoholics to "think through to the end" of their most recent alcoholic binge. Maybe the end was a DUI, or awakening in a stranger's bed. It could be losing cash or their wallet. It may have been waking too ill to report for work. By "thinking it throu... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs The wonderful world of herbs: 7 of 18
Since the start of time, Mother Earth has provided us with the enchanting gift of herbs to benefit our natural health. Yet many of us shy away from that mysterious section in the produce department. Most fine chefs are probably much less interested in the medicinal qualities of fresh herbs. Nonetheless, they all rely complete... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to cure post-holiday loneliness when you're single: 22 of 53
We are single. We read articles on how to enjoy the holidays, we read about the Christmas blues, but many of us still can't figure out how to get through the holiday season without feelings of loneliness. After all, the sights, signs, and smells of the holidays are designed to bring joy to families. Norman Rockwell painted pi... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce & Legal Issues What you should know before getting a divorce: 10 of 21
DON'T MOVE! You could lose your rights to child and spousal support. Twelve years ago my children and I drove "Daddy" to Tampa International Airport to catch his flight to Ohio. (We'll call him Dan.) Dan was going to Ohio for a job interview that was close to his folk's hometown; so he wanted to stay over a few extra days for... More..