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I am almost 60 years old and proud of it. I have a lot of medical issues the last one being breast cancer. I am now a survivor and am grateful for technology like mammograms. That's how they found what turned out to be a cancerous tumor. No one could feel

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Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) The benefits of having a beach chair: 6 of 6
I have been going to the "beach"/"shore" since I was in diapers. I am now a grandmother so that gives you some idea of just how long I've been going to the beach. Be it an ocean beach or a lake beach, there is a standard list of must-haves. I list these in no particular order: a cooler with a variety of beverages and ice, a ... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Issues (Other) What tests detect chronic fatigue syndrome?: 5 of 5
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or CFS was first defined in 1988 by the CDC as an illness of at least six months duration which begins suddenly with flu-like symptoms, causes a minimum of 50% reduction in activity, and cannot be explained by other medical conditions. In 1994, the CDC revised its case definition. The primary goal of... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Fashion's relevance to today's world: 5 of 5
The better you look the better you feel. The key is knowing what looks best on you and what feels comfortable. For instance,I'm high waisted so dresses with waists never look good because their waist and mine don't match! Relaxed fit has become my fashion standard. Slacks, jeans, skirts, dresses, even shoes feel better if th... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Going home for the holidays: 3 of 3
It was in 1975. We were living in Seattle where my husband worked at Boeing Aerospace. He did something with the computers that controlled something on a military plane. Boeing gave its employees paid vacation at Christmas in addition to their normal vacation. In 1975, Christmas was on a Wednesday, which gave us two full wee... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Traditions for the Fourth of July: 3 of 3
It's mid-June and I'm beginning to have doubts about our plans for the 4th of July. That in itself is a Fourth of July tradition. Every year my husband's family gathers at his youngest brother's house in Maine. They live on a private lake in a big house with a dock and a boat. Perfect for large gatherings with plenty of acti... More..
Travel > Hotel Reviews North Carolina vacation rentals: 3 of 3
I have vacationed in North Carolina twice. The first time we were there it was terrific and we had a lot of fun. What struck me was the difference from one end of the state to the other. We lived in Minnesota at the time and my husband's youngest brother was graduating from the US Naval Academy in Annapolis. We wanted to mak... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues What is chronic fatigue syndrome: 2 of 2
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a mysterious illness that has challenged medical professionals for years. The very nature of the ailment makes it difficult to diagnose let alone find a cause, a cure, or even a treatment. Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) the preferred name affects the brain and multiple bod... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My granddaughter: 2 of 2
I first met my granddaughter when she was still in the womb. My daughter wanted to know the sex of the baby and on the day she found out she met me for lunch to tell me the answer. I saw her face glowing with happiness and a smile from ear to ear and knew. I was going to have a granddaughter. My heart was beating rapidly and... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) The nutritional value of gelatin: 2 of 2
I have to admit that when I first saw this title, I chuckled. What a strange topic, I thought. I don't think of gelatin as a nutritional food. I actually don't think about it at all. But, having spent some time in the hospital recently, I have a renewed interest in this substance. I have a preference for cherry Jell-o. I ate... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health The best canned cat food: 2 of 2
The best canned cat food is the cat food your cat will eat. Cats are finicky eaters. Or to put a different way, they are gourmands. They don't dive head first into whatever is in their dish like dogs do. In fact, I have had cats watch disdainfully as my Golden retriever inhales her food. My Westie is a bit more discerning bu... More..