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I was brought up in Bridgeport, Connecticut, graduated from UConn with a degree in Zoology, and Chemistry, and trotted off to New York City to work at Rockefeller University. Before I married and moved to Brooklyn Heights, I also worked in a lab at New York

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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms What it means to be a woman over 40 in the new millennium: 2 of 132
Congratulations and welcome to the over forty women's club! Our club is bursting with amazing women. But two generations ago becoming forty was a signal to start searching for your perfect rocking chair. Nowadays, we're still designing and building them.There are so many social benefits these days based on actions taken by th... More..
Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse Should marijuana be legalized?: 3 of 132
Yes, marijuana should be legalized. It should be considered on a par with alcohol, used responsibly by people who choose to relax and enjoy the effects of the drug. For the most part, alcohol has faded into respectability, with few memories of prohibition. The legal view of marijuana today, is the view the law took of alcohol... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues When and how to end a friendship: 4 of 113
When in the course of human events, we experience a long standing friendship that is faltering, perhaps should allow it a natural death. We should find a way to gracefully say goodbye, and wish the other person well. On the other hand, it's more than likely we will try to invigorate that friendship so that we can continue wit... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life Life is a journey and not a destination: 2 of 51
My childhood was so full of rules and regulations, I didn't develop many life skills until I was middle age. However, when they finally arrived, I was fully awake to both their utilitarian value as well as their magic.Early on, among other practical items, I did learn how to tie my shoes, and to negotiate crossing a street sa... More..
Other If you could have a one-hour interview with any human being past or present, who would it be?: 10 of 228
Without question, I would interview Eleanor of Aquitaine, one of the most powerful women to grace the pages of a history book. She was born around 1122 and died in 1204. For the times in which she lived, her longevity alone is remarkable. In consideration of her complex life, beginning with her marriage to the future Louis vI... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Is it better to live in the city or the country?: 8 of 115
If city lifestyle fits like a glove, then you will probably experience comfort and satisfaction there. However, if you choose to live in the country, rather than in the city, and you have lived in the city, you will notice a considerable drop in the sizzling energy delivered to your senses.The country allows much more room to... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: What I know: 4 of 54
On the cold Pacific shore Miwok Indians roam no moreSandy footprints on the beach echo their name.Of the life they did adore,The Miwok sing no more,But in my heart and memory they remain.Where have the old ones gone before me?Where is their magic other land.How can I tell them I remember.Miwok footprints in the sand.Redwood f... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The grandfather clock: 4 of 54
You stood in a corner upright and aloneKeeping track of the time in my lifeThe sea going vessel that straddled your crownSomehow turned my attention from strife.T'was a whaler of note, a well carved old boatThat adventured at sea, a drama in pine.Your pendulum bold was polished in gold,And it moved to and fro with the timeIt ... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Home decor: Do it yourself or hire a decorator?: 1 of 13
To determine whether to decorate your home by yourself, or to search for a professional decorator, there are more than a few things to consider. It seems prudent to first consider the scope of the job to be done, secondly, the reason for initiating the project, and of course, the financial resources available to accomplish th... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) Happy people are productive people: 6 of 77
Years ago, the San Francisco Chronicle classifieds advertised a new organization for happy people. It was intended to create a forum to explore the phenomenon of being happy, no matter what challenges life presented. Since then, research has indicated there is a delightful reward for being happy. Being happy initiates the rel... More..