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Living Stories
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Vacation Photo OpWhether it's sunning on a beach with a cold drink, hiking up a mountain with family, or cruising the seas on an island adventure, we all have vacation memories that we've captured in photographs. Now is the time to share!
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The Eclectic CollectorCollecting toys and keepsakes is much more than just a hobby for Audrey Getz Lentz -- it's her home.
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Fast Forward: Washing ClothesWashing clothes is one of those chores that no one can escape. But the process has gotten much easier. Check out this email that's making the rounds - directions for washing clothes that a Kentucky grandmother gave to a new bride many years ago.
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The Real Mother HubbardPeggy Smith is strong, sensitive and a survivor. You'd have to be all three, when you are on the job 24 hours a day and when the job is also home.
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5 Questions with Kelly PerkinsKelly Perkins' life came full circle for her. She's a heart transplant recipient who literally took the high road after her surgery and began climbing mountains to raise awareness of the need for organ donations.
Living Blogs
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ADVICE: Home Renovating
As you may have noticed in my status from time to time, I have been renovating my house for the past several months. I have advice for everyone who is looking to renovate...if you are doing more than one room, DO NOT live in the house during the process!...
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Retirement: Finally pursuing your favorite hobbies.
“I LOVE the life after 55!” This seems to be the catch phrase here amongst retirees in Central Florida. The reasons for loving retirement seem to cover a lot of areas, including waking up at anytime, not answering to anybody, and most...
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Having a "Fit"
I somehow never thought I’d see the day when I drove past a gas station, saw that unleaded regular was selling for $3.98 a gallon, and think I was witness to a “bargain.” Last year, when gas “temporarily”...
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“Hey Lady, Why Do You Have a Mustache?”
After 50 years I finally understand how CBS came up with the name of the Art Linkletter Show, Kids Say the Darndest Things! For women in menopause, the new version of that show is: Kids Ask the Darndest Questions. In Church...
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The "squirrel factor"
The names and other identifying markers have been changed to protect the innocent… I had one of those fruitcake “eureka” moments about relationships not long ago, and I’m still laughing about it. We’d...
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RE-ELECT NOBODY!
RE-ELECT NOBODY! Worthy of your time and attention & regardless of your Party Affiliation 545 PEOPLE By Charlie Reese Politicians are the only people in the world who create problems and then campaign against them. Have you ever...
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Pug garden
A few weekends ago I took my "grand-pug" on a trip out of town to see my friend Liz. Killed the proverbial two birds with one stone, since I not only got to hung out a friend I hadn't seen in WAY too long, I got to spend some time playing...
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The Challenges and Joys of Being a Caregiver
"There are four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers". --Rosalynn CarterAs moderator for the Senior Resource Alliance Group, for...
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Check out the Senior Resource Alliance Group
Some members are wondering how to get a blog to appear in a particular group. That's a great question and here's the answer.1: Go to your personal profile page because that's the only place you can write blogs. 2: Click "write a blog" in the "things to do...
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Choosing a small furry pet!
OK.......I need some suggestons on what kind of pet to get my daughter who is turning 7 and wants something small and furry! Her first choice was a rabbit, but they are messy and like to sleep alot, then we considered a rat after reading about them,...
