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I'm a mother of two grown children. I have three wonderful grandchildren. I try to spend as much time with them as I can. I also have a new grandbaby on the way. I work in a retirement home. I really enjoy the people that live there. I love hearing about their

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Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink Recipes: Creative cocktails: 2 of 22
I have been a bartender in the past, and have had many requests for a drink that is "something" different, mostly from women. They want something that tastes fruity or sweet, or made with milk. I have tried many different cocktails in my time, and here are some of my favorites. Almond Joy1/2 oz Amaretto Almond Liqueur1/2 oz W... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: BBQ favorites: 3 of 32
That's right folks, the dreary cold winter is behind us, it's time to think about getting our grills out and cleaning them up, as well as planning the wonderful family get- toghters we will have over the summer. Dust off that grill and get ready for some family fun, I can imagine right now the smell of my charcoal grill all f... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Finding the right retirement home: 4 of 17
I work in a retirement home as an overnight aide in the weekends, and I also cook there. My job is to make sure all the residents are safe, I'm also there in case any resident has an emergency or needs assistance in any way. I also oversee the building to make sure it is safe. Our senior citizens and elderly can rest comforta... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) The media and its effect on women: 5 of 18
To all our elder ladies out there: You all need to get your groove back on. Just because you are up there in age, doesn't mean you lost it. Besides even if you have. Well men have that little special pill to take care of it. They will find you attractive to them anyway. You really don't have to do much, just put on something ... More..
Style & Beauty > Anti-Aging Anti-aging skin care tips: 6 of 16
We can't completely turn back the hands of time, but there are many inexpensive ways to looking younger. You don't need Botox or a surgical operation, nor do you need expensive creams and lotions that don't work, as they only plump up the skin for a little while.About three years ago I started to think about getting older, an... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables Tips for cooking squash: 4 of 9
The Fall season is now upon us, and what better time to cook up a a tasty side dish of Acorn squash. Squash is a wonderful comfort food on a cold and chilly night. Autumn is the beat time of the year for this side dish. This is a really a very simple recipe. With little prep time involved, and with just a few ingedients. Why ... More..
Arts & Humanities > History (Other) Famous madams of the red light era:Mame Faye: 1 of 2
Mame Faye was Troy, New York's most famous madame .She appeared to be a very colorful character in the collar city, which is what they called Troy back in the old days, and it was the home of the Arrow Shirt factory.Mame Faye's birth name was Mary Alice Fahey. She was born on August 13, 1886. She was the daughter of Thomas Fa... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: Every Move You Make, by M. William Phelps: 1 of 1
" Every Move You Make" is about a self confessed career criminal /and serial killer. Gary Charles Evans was born on October 7, 1954 in Troy NY. His parents were Flora Mae and Leroy Evans. Flora Mae also had a daughter named Robbie. She was fathered by Flora Mae's first husband five years before in 1946.Gary grew up in a very ... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Care Hair dryer reviews: Remington D3310 All That Dryer: 1 of 1
I have had this Blow Dryer for awhile now, I think around two years. It is a very good hair dryer and I have not had any problems with it. I bought it at Walmarts. When I went shopping for a new hair dryer I really did not have any brand in mind. Well I was actually looking for something cheap and durable, as I was not planni... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Floors & Walls Product reviews: Quickie Home-Pro Ring-a-Mop: 1 of 1
I work in a retirement home and we go through a lot of mops. My boss just bought the housekeeping departments newest mop about 3 weeks ago. I'm the cook and overnight aid, and I have used the mop myself a few times.About the mop: The Quickie Home- Pro Ring - A -Mop has built in Microban antimicrobial product protection. The m... More..