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I am a pushing 60 woman; I am a mother of two wonderful children, a registered nurse and a passionate home improvement bug. I like to write; perhaps I should be more disciplined but I am a student of Charlie Whited (Miami Herald) and Celestine Sibley (Atlanta

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Style & Beauty > Accessories Coach handbags are worth the money: 2 of 47
I had a coach purse once. I also had a Dooney and Bourke. I must admit I bought them at TJ Maxx, but they were the real deal with the proper little accessories that go along with these items. I was under the illusion that owning these items would make me hipper, look smarter and give me some oomph as I charged through life. W... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Are Pit Bulls man's best friend or murderous beast?: 47 of 122

Almost six years ago to the day my daughter called me at work on a Saturday night to tell me that she had bought a puppy. She had bought a pit bull. I was horrified. She assured me that when I saw this puppy I would fall in love with her. She had already called our veterinarian to schedule spaying. The rest of the night was m... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior How to bring autumn inside your home: 2 of 5
Each season has its special attributes. Autumn is certainly no exception. There are small and large things that you can do during this time to engage your family and bring autumn indoors to create warmth and harmony in your home. This is a family time; the hayrides and pumpkin farms and crisp nights simply breathe autumn.Get ... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing How to improve your emotional health: 3 of 7
Everyone can be emotionally healthy. This can be much more challenging for some than others. All of us have sadness and baggage from the past, but it is up to us to decide whether we are going to use these negative memories as learning tools or crutches.The following are some simple things that each of us can do to improve ou... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Job interview advice for current conditions in the job market: 6 of 13
Ask and You Shall Receive...The Job The Question: How do I get myself hired? The Answer: I Sell Myself! And not simply in the ordinary sense. Anyone can walk into an office for an interview dressed well, give the boss the notorious "firm" handshake, and walk back out feeling confidant. It takes truly Knowing that "I have what... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values What is poverty?: 16 of 30
Poverty smells and humiliates and sickens. There are those who climb out of poverty by being really brilliant, really talented or really driven. Just as with any success, however, I suspect that a large part of being "discovered" out of poverty has to do with being in the right place at the right time.I took a job as a nurse ... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology Cat fight: When your cats don't get along: 13 of 22

I can testify to the fact that bringing a new kitty into the house can be nerve wracking. I adopted Geoffrey (so named because he is orange and has markings on his sides that make him look like a giraffe) from the pound right after I had surgery and was unable to walk without a walker for months....I was a couch potato and on... More..
Jobs & Careers > Health & Sciences Jobs Current trends in healthcare: 3 of 5
The health care environment is changing exponentially. Changes no longer take months or years; they are occurring daily, even hourly. The precipitous decline in the U.S. economy has caused hospitals to have to completely rethink their strategies. The not for profit hospitals are housing more and more uninsured people, and the... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Issues (Other) Can doctors be fully trusted?: 21 of 33

At the risk of being didactic, I suppose a clearer definition of being fully trusted might be helpful. Medicine is no different from other disciplines; some doctors love what they do and are talented at diagnosing and treating. Far too many continue their profession because they spent so much time in school and they don't kno... More..
Personal Finance > Health Insurance What to do about millions of uninsured Americans: 12 of 15
As with every other entity, health care costs the uninsured much more than it does the insured. With insurance an office visit costs the client twenty dollars. The uninsured client with the same problem will have to pay the full amount. Low income people pay outrageous interest rates for car loans and way too much money for s... More..