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Retirement is fabulous! Without time constraints, it affords me the opportunity to delve into my #1 interest writing. With six decades of experiences, I've lots to share. My perspective for articles is mainly from Upstate New York, where I resided most of

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Relationships & Family > Humor & Laughter Would a humorous approach to life make a difference?: 1 of 54
Does a humorous approach to life make a difference? Indeed it does. Wit lightens the load, whatever it may be, making every situation less tense or less stressful. Humor is the spark that ignites the flow of positive energy. With an eye and ear for the unexpected, if a person is geared toward a sense of humor, he draws positi... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Intimacy Dealing with your or your spouse's sexual past: 1 of 49
Every husband and wife has a bit of jealousy concerning his or her spouse's sexual past. Whether it has been shared or not, you are quite certain that you are not the first love interest. But, you are the one your partner chose to marry. You are the one who brings the love, friendship and satisfaction that your spouse sought.... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Remembering: 1 of 39
Funerals are the last place where you expect to laugh. When my husband died, my children and I unanimously agreed that he would want people to laugh at his wake, for he was known for always having a joke to tell. Whether it was a management meeting or a church volunteers' meeting, he was armed with a joke or two to share. Rem... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Keys to a successful relationship: 2 of 54
Just as you cannot successfully type a letter without knowing the placement of the keys on the keyboard or how to use word processing, so too you need knowledge of the keys to a successful relationship in order for it to be long-lasting. After all, if you are investing time and putting your feelings on the line, there is an e... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Marriage: Happy ever after ?: 1 of 20
You say "I do" to marriage vows with the sincerest intent to be married "til death do us part." In other words, you expect to be "happy ever after," but in order to attain this goal, newlyweds must have done their homework. What is the definition of "happy ever after" to each of you? Everyone has a different definition and ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Happiness is a choice: 1 of 19
Former philosopher, Leo Buscaglia, once stated, "What we call the secret of happiness is no more a secret than our willingness to choose life." Therefore, each of us makes a decision concerning our own happiness. We all know individuals who grumble and groan about just about everything in their lives. Nothing is going right f... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) How to teach your children to respect you: 1 of 17
Children mirror their parents, since they have no conception of who they are as individuals yet. Their family's behaviors are all they know when they are young. That's why they mimic your actions, repeat your words (even those said in frustration and anger) and copy you in every other way. Through mirroring you, they are deve... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Keeping marriage strong: 2 of 31
You can think of a strong marriage as being like exercising. Your endurance and survival depend upon the amount of effort you put into it, as well as the frequency with which you exercise. So too with a marriage, the more one works on certain issues, the stronger the relationship becomes. It doesn't simply happen the day you ... More..
Relationships & Family > Newlyweds Post-wedding guide: How to keep life exciting: 1 of 15
Newlyweds will find married life is as exciting as you make it. The more effort expended, the more rewarding it will be. If you expect it to simply happen, you will be sorely disappointed. That having been said, let's go about bringing on some exhilaration. 1. Relax and enjoy being together. Life can become too seriou... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer Cancer diagnosis is no death sentence: 2 of 27
When my gynecologist said he was going to perform a D&C and then have the tissue biopsied for possible "cancer cells," I was speechless. Was this my death sentence? Had he actually mentioned the dreaded "C" word? But he couldn't possibly think that I had it! Or did he? I vaguely recall asking if I was going to die. He sai... More..