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I'm a late blooming mom of three. I didn't marry or have my children until I was in my mid-thirties. I had my last child at 43 and I am now in my early fifties.

The is the best time of life for me. I had always heard that the fifties were the golden years.

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Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to save money when travelling: 16 of 28
If you're thinking of traveling this summer season, chances are you're also thinking about the rising costs of fuel, airline travel and other necessities such as food, clothing and lodging. It's true; everything is more expensive and costs seem to be rising exponentially. Outside of staying home, how can we take that much ne... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) A brief history of Bastille Day: 19 of 27
Bastille Day, known by some as the French 4th of July, was born out of a time when France was ruled by a corrupt and powerful monarchy in the late 1700's. France was in deep financial debt and politically unstable as the rising middle class - the bourgeoisie - and the nobility were putting pressure on King Louis XVI in order... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Independence Day and its meaning for Americans today: 29 of 41
In a letter penned to his wife, Abigail Adams, on July 3rd 1776, one day after the Declaration of Independence was drafted, John Adams said: "The Second Day of July 1776 will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversar... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature How books affect children: 29 of 40
When raising our children, few of us would question the value of food, clothing and shelter. In fact, most parents would give their last dime and last ounce of energy to provide it for them. Yet, when it comes to something as simple as a book, most people do not see the value at all. Yes, we believe in education and we send ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) A brief history of Canada Day: 8 of 11
Originally called Dominion Day, Canada Day marks the celebration of the joining of the British colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Canada into the British Common Wealth of Nations on July 1, 1867. Unlike the French and the Americans, Canada Day, or Canada's Birthday, as it is often called, occurred without a war or re... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Great places to travel to for the Fourth of July: 22 of 26
With summer in full swing and the 4th of July holidays right around the corner, many are looking for great places to celebrate. Hot fun in the summer time and spectacular 4th of July celebrations can be found from coast to coast, and north to south providing fun and entertainment for all ages. History buffs can travel to Bos... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Lifestyles & Trends Understanding why celebrities divorce so often: 11 of 13
So, it's over for them too. Christie and Peter. Yes, yes, I watched it with a pathetic interest. And you know you watched it too - the very public and nasty divorce of Christie Brinkley and Peter Cook. I wish I could sniff with superiority that I'm above such unseemly airing of dirty laundry, but, alas, I've got a trash-tv-j... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) The history of Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas: 8 of 9
It's hard to imagine that something as successful as the Arlington, Texas amusement park, Six Flags over Texas, beginning as an afterthought, but that's exactly what happened. Originally founded in 1961 by Texas oil tycoon, Angus G. Wynne, Six Flags over Texas has become one of the single most successful theme parks in the w... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: On being middle-aged: 15 of 15
HURRY UP OLD MAN! I'm embarrassed to say this was me about 20 years ago. Hard to believe that someone in their early thirties, which I was at the time, would be so impatient. But alas, I was. The man in question was a fellow taking an accounting class with me at LSU. He was, in my mind at the time anyway, "elderly". But, now... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Assessing celebrities and their relationships: 2 of 2
It happened. I thought it would work, but alas, it didn't. They broke up. Sarah and George. WHO is Sarah and George? Why THE Sarah and George! Sarah Larson, the sexy little cocktail waitress from Vegas and the perennial bachelor, George Clooney. I'm going to be honest. I don't get the hype about George Clooney and all this s... More..