Category Archives: advice

“There are Two Types of People in the World.”

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

Which one are you? Look here and choose wisely; or be miserable and stay away from the rest of us (who have yet to perfect this ourselves). Related articles Miserable people (abbynormalmyamind.wordpress.com) how to keep fighting (wildheartgirl.com) It is your choice … Continue reading →

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Single and Feline Fine.

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

I was never a bridesmaid. I skipped the matrimonial prerequisite.   It’s similar to skipping kindergarten and being promoted directly to first grade. Being a bridesmaid is not mandatory. Waiting ’til <you insert the age> to get married gives new meaning to vintage … Continue reading →

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Throw Away Your Mirror.

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

Close your eyes and see the beauty. ~Author Unknown

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Always Go to the Funeral : NPR

Posted on March 9, 2013 by

Dad dished out advice my entire life. I didn’t always take his advice, it was often hard to swallow. He was old and I was young enough to know better. Now, we are both older. We both got smarter.  I’m … Continue reading →

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21 Secrets for your 20s | Paul Angone | All Groan Up

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

For those 1/2 my age with more than twice the living and learning yet to do. 21 Secrets for your 20s | Paul Angone | All Groan Up. Related post:  Know any 20-somethings?

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Carrots, Eggs, and Coffee « Morning Story and Dilbert

Posted on February 16, 2013 by

“May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy.” via Carrots, Eggs, and Coffee « Morning Story and Dilbert.

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Ten books every girl should read in her 20′s

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

Read them again if you’re in your 40′s; they will make twice as much sense. Find the collection of worthy reads here. Related articles Top Ten Best Bookish Memories (23) (moonlightlibrary.wordpress.com)

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Smart Kid.

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

“So hang on tight to your dreams and keep believing…unless your dreams are stupid, then you need to get a better dream.”

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It’s because of you.

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

“If kids come to us [educators/teachers] from strong, healthy functioning families, it makes our job easier. If they do not come to us from strong, healthy, functioning families, it makes our job more important.” – Barbara Colorose

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Please Dont Help My Kids – Alameda, CA Patch

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

“Children need to be challenged and pushed, not to the point where they give up but to the point where they think, “Wow, look at me go!” – Robert John Meehan Please Dont Help My Kids – Alameda, CA Patch. … Continue reading →

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