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You know, my friends and I talk about this a lot in our Chick Chat Sessions. One friend has been married three times, and I really have to give her huge props for that, and for surviving the Aftermath. I know for a fact I cannot do that again. I don’t know if I could take on the old ball and chain, even knowing intellectually I am (theoretically) smarter for the first experience, and that not all guys are the same. Well, except for the penis thing. That’s just a given. Read the rest of this entry »

How many times have you been sitting up late at night looking for something decent to watch on the television but all that’s on are Infomercials? I’ll be the first to admit that sometimes I stop to watch a few minutes. Sometimes I even find myself getting sucked in.

The product commercials are bearable. I’ve even purchased a gadget just based on an Infomercial. The gadget was basically a self-powered food processor that promised to make my life easier. In reality, it was a poor substitution for the real thing. It didn’t crush ice, like they claimed, and the blades didn’t chop everything as easily as they showed. In fact, you could only put a small amount of food inside at a time. It did come in handy for chopping onions, mushrooms, making my guacamole and shredding my quesadilla chicken, so I did get use out of it.

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The problem is huge and planet-wide, and it’s easy to feel helpless and like nothing you do matters. How many drops does it take to fill a bucket? What can you do to be a part of the solution and not the problem? It’s easier than you think to contribute to the well-being of Mother Earth, and it’s the little things that count. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s the age-old question; why is it that when a woman starts to gray, she’s considered old, but when a man starts to gray, he suddenly looks “distinguished?”

It all goes back to that ancient, genetic (inbred) instinct of procreation. Younger women, pretty women were the best bet for furthering the species. So why is it that in today’s modern society, where people choose not to have children at all, nothing has changed?

I guess it boils down to “old habits die hard” and preconceived notions that have more lives than Dick Clark.

Well, I am here to say that going gray doesn’t bother me one bit. Since the age of thirty, I’ve had two gray hairs clinging stubbornly to the top of my head. In the last few years, they seem to be spawning and multiplying like rabbits.

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New content at Travel North Carolina new blog: IBD.

Thinking about a trip to North Carolina? Consider visiting one of the most famous lighthouses in the U.S., Cape Hatteras

Next, we’d like to introduce our newest blog, IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease.) One of your resident Goddesses has been a life long sufferer. Not only will I relay my personal story, but I’ll look at causes, diet, treatments, tests, medications, etc. If you have Crohn’s Disease or Colitis, or know someone who has, this is the place for you!

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Okay look. I’m alright with being over forty – it’s not like I have a choice and there’s a lot of things I like about being over forty. Such as: Read the rest of this entry »

The National Program on Women and Aging estimates that the average cost of nursing home care across the country is between $40,000 to $80,000 a year. That breaks down to $100-$200 a day. Even though Medicare was put in place partly to cover those unexpected long care costs, most people don’t know that long-term health care is not covered by Medicare or other general health insurance policies.

Individuals only consider this type of insurance when about to reach retirement age. However, it’s beneficial to start thinking about it at a younger age because better coverage is available for healthy individuals. You wouldn’t want to wait until your late 60’s or early 70’s. Often by then, due to the aging process, chronic illnesses and conditions may already be affecting your health.

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Is there anything better than sex?

Just like a sexual relationship between two people, both coffee and chocolate are passionate partners. You can have one or the other, but put them together and that’s where the real magic begins.

I can’t start my day without coffee. Sorry, can’t do it. It’s ugly and people get hurt. I have two coffee makers, just in case one malfunctions. I’m picky about coffee, too. I need it fresh, I need it hot, and I need it now. Fresh roasted coffee beans are preferred. All I desire is that first cup in the morning, and I’m good to go. Now and then, I indulge in a pick-me-up in the form of a latte or cappuchino during an intense writing session, but normally I practice moderation. Although, I can be tempted, and bribed, by the enticing aroma of roasted coffee beans or the heavenly fragrance of gourmet coffee perking in my coffee brewer.

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How many people have you known that has remodeled their house and ended up going through “Contractor Hell?” A lot, I bet. When my sister remodeled her house she kept complaining how the contractor would show up one day and then not come back for a week. The cycle was repeated over four months or more.

If you’ve ever watched a “Flip This House” or “Flipping Out” episode on one of the home improvement channels, even professionals who deal with contractors of all kinds everyday have problems.

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