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Middle aged, menopausal, marriage made in heaven after 23 years and Mother of two magnificent children. A Realtor by day(and night and weekend) who loves to write, sing, golf and basically holiday as often as possible. I believe in spirit, in the law of attraction

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Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Anxiety and menopause: 1 of 12

I have rewritten this article through Leap Frog. It does have quite a different slant from my first attempts so I would appreciate your honest ratings. Thank you and enjoy!Are menopause and anxiety connected? Are we talking about Menopause or are we talking Peri-menopause? Peri-menopause is when our bodies are going through t... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Family 2008: The changing role of the mother: 2 of 23

"At work, you think of the children you have left at home. At home, you think of the work you've left unfinished. Such a struggle is unleashed within yourself. Your heart is rent." - Golda MeirIn the year 2009 the definition of a Mother's role has changed considerably. The day begins, in military terms, at zero-dark-thirty an... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sunglasses: 8 of 75

The culprit is too bright, my mind it begs for clouds,My vision, so imperfect, I want to shout out loud.Aged and tired, years of life have passedMy eyes, framed by tiny roadways, a story I've amassed.Sunlight so fierce, my eyes how they acheI squint, respite I plead, this pain I cannot take.The pupils, the iris, the light bur... More..
Health & Fitness > Menstruation & Menopause Pads vs. tampons: What to choose: 1 of 9

I am 46 years old and started my period when I was in grade 4 at not quite 10 years of age. Back in the day, there was no choice between pads and tampons. Tampons were VERY new on the market and almost considered "sinful" by our more traditional Mothers. We had Kotex, that lovely pad roughly the size of a twin mattress that y... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face How to keep your child from using profanity: 5 of 41
The laundry room window was open and the laughter of my son and his friends, along with the cheery chirping of the birds in our giant cedars filled me with a satisfied contentment. Clean, freshly laundered bedding, sunshine, happy children and the sound of my son's soon to mature voice yelling, "You stupid Bast.....!"Whoa! Wa... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Colors of spring 2009: 5 of 35
The season that brings with it a renewal of life is Spring and in fashion this years' Spring colors are bursting with zest and enthusiasm. Designers have brought a renewed sense of fun and optimism with their Spring 2009 fashion palette that bursts with vibrant colors and pops with energy while complimenting more natural, nud... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People How to deal with people who drain your energy: 12 of 79

Are you one of those people that can't say No? Do you constantly feel like you put everything aside in your life because someone else needs your help? Do you go out of your way to assist and support and give and give and give only to then, at the end of the day feel like you've been trod on, wiped out and left feeling used an... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Writing: 7 of 45

Each day, it lies there, alone, untouched, innocent and virginal in it's purity. It is unknowing of the tumultuous journey it is about to embark upon. It questions it's future, but would deny the truth of it's inevitable fate and it's struggle to remain unchanged. It is the blank page. Clean, white, ethereal in it's newness. ... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Color & Coloring Should you go gray naturally or dye your hair as you age?: 12 of 76
Why would any woman consider going gray when there is a perfectly good alternative?Today, it is said that fifty is the new forty and aging myself any sooner than necessary is out of the question. No, I am not of movie star beauty, but I do try to eat right and exercise. I wear makeup, I dress well and yes, I am gray. I am gra... More..
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) How does our career impact our personal life: 4 of 23

As a stay-at-home Mom, I occasionally meet new people who inevitably ask the question, "so what do you do for a living?" Upon responding with the fact that I'm a house wife, a domestic engineer, a Home-goddess, a noticeable glaze appears in the questioner's eyes as a billowing cloud of boredom descends upon their heads as the... More..