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I have been asked what the theme of my musings is. Writers typically have a special interest in, an expertise in some special subject and write about it. I can see that in several of the blogs on Growing Bolder. There are many writers who have the expertise to dwell on some singular subject and I admire them for that. I admire anyone who possesses knowledge and even more so who have...

I know that just about everyone has written about reality shows on television, both pro and con. So it would seem superfluous for me to write anything about them. However, I am reminded of that old adage - it never hurts to beat a dead horse; the horse doesn't mind and you'll feel better. And so I will beat the dead horse called "reality shows". The most obvious thing about these shows is...

Country club to Shelter living Homeless Shelter, scary words for me. I came to the Women’s Shelter a little over four weeks ago. I came not wanting to, but had no other choice. After neck surgery, I put $10,000 on credit cards, paying doctors and hospital bills. I knew the $600 a month I got from Social Security would not allow me to pay bills, pay rent, and eat. I pictured myself in a card...

Country club to Shelter living Homeless Shelter, scary words for me. I came to the Women’s Shelter a little over four weeks ago. I came not wanting, but had no other choice. After neck surgery, I put $10,000 on credit cards, paying doctors and hospital bills. I knew the $600 a month from Social Security would not allow me to pay bills, pay rent, and eat. I pictured myself in a card board box,...