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Born and raised in Michigan, only to be hijacked by husband and transported to East Coast. Gained my freedom after over 20 years and eventually made my way home to Michigan's Upper Peninsula where I reside in single contentment.

Currently working in Oncology

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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms What it means to be a woman over 40 in the new millennium: 12 of 132
My life really began the year I turned 40. I had been brought up in an overly traditional household that revolved completely around my Dad and brothers. My Mom had no life of her own that I could see. I fell into the same pattern without ever questioning it, getting married, having kids, but at 40 I left my lousy marriage and... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology Common types of aggressive behaviors between cats: 1 of 10
When I decided to return to a traveling job, the big obstacle was my best pal, Brulee. I couldn't leave him! My Mom however, was pining for a second kitty and opened her home to my little furry friend. The only person who objected to this plan (besides my Dad, who didn't count), was Boo Boo, the cat already resident in Mom's ... More..
Local Guides > Las Vegas Things to do other than gamble in Las Vegas, Nevada: 2 of 15
Sightseeing in Las Vegas is absolutely world class. A good place to start is the top of the Eiffel Tower at Paris Hotel and Casino. For a small fee you can ride to the top and check out the view. At night the lights of the Strip are truly dazzling! This is a great place to also watch the fountains at Bellagio. You can still h... More..
Sports & Recreation > Fishing (Other) Biggest fish you can catch and how to do it: 2 of 14
I've spent long hours reading Pro angler advice on how to catch the biggest fish, so you can imagine my dismay when my youngest son hooked a Northern Pike using the following method:It went kind of like this, Mom (me), was busy getting everybody's gear ready and the little guy was being impatient. He just couldn't wait to fis... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: The spouse and me, a funny/tragic/moving tale: 6 of 35
I read somewhere that most married couples fight over money, or the kids. My ex and I fought, constantly, about the yard. I wanted a garden, he wanted a lawn. After buying a large cape cod, I thought we had worked out a compromise, he got the lawn, and I got a small corner next to the house for my garden.The first warm spring... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology Do cats understand us?: 13 of 62
My cats have always understood me. Sometimes it took a few days. Depending on their arrival method, they may have opted to spend a few days under the couch or hiding out in the back of a closet, but once they grew accustomed to the place, they set out to figure me out.Their first mission was to test my WTF, or willingness to ... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture How to buy furniture for small spaces: 5 of 20
Small spaces require furniture that performs more than one function, it must double as storage or functional space and look good doing so. Take stock of what you already own and what your storage and furnishing needs are. Keep in mind while browsing catalogs and sales that you need to find pieces that will cover more than one... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 38 of 150
Whoever came up with this debate was obviously a dog person. Cats are NOT pets. They are liege lords and ladies and the people in their lives are mere staff. We live to serve!I have a boyfriend who is a devoted dog man. He drags his enormous (120 pound) beast around in an over-sized pick-up truck that he had to spend vast sum... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce & Legal Issues How to plan an amicable divorce: 4 of 15
An amicable divorce is sort of an oxymoron. I'm not sure it can happen. Even if both spouses want the divorce, have concerns about the kids, etc. there is still the fact that the other person knows you better than anyone else on earth and if something pushes their buttons, they'll push yours in return. You may think the solut... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Best and worst experiences with airlines: 7 of 26
My best experiences on airlines have all been on Southwest, which I flew nearly every week for 13 months without incident. I almost missed one flight due to long security lines, but they actually held the plane an extra minute at the gate allowing me to run for it! That was the only time I have ever been late!My worst experie... More..