| Inspired By Haiti To Lend A Hand (2/26/10) |
 We have absorbed the images of death and destruction on our televisions and computers, and tried to understand the almost unfathomable toll of the disaster from afar.
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| Why Doesn't She Leave? |
 Last October Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley announced the expansion of the Family Violence Council (FVC). He named Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler as Chair and also appointed Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown as a member. Domestic violence advocates Jodi Finklestein and I were appointed vice chairs. I'm not telling you this to toot my horn. I'm telling you this because... |
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| You're at the top of your game. Now what? |
 Not too long ago, I would have told you that the prime of life was those years right after college when the horizon of possibilities was endless and the responsibilities were few. But I've recently been thinking something different - the prime of life is actually right now. |
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| Is Travel On Your Bucket List? |
 Have you seen the movie The Bucket List? It is a story about two men who meet due to being diagnosed with cancer. While together in the hospital the create a list of things they want to do and see before they die. This really does drive the thought of don't forget to stop and smell the roses. |
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| Oh, Let's Just Make-Up |
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My first experience with makeup was at the age of eight when I covered my prepubescent lips with the entire contents of a tube of mother's "Reckless Red." Swirling in front of the mirror with a yellow sweater tied over my not very glamorous hair and a couple of tennis balls tucked into strategic places under my shirt, I fancied myself a great, albeit swarthy, imitation of Marilyn Monroe. |
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| Hope Is In the Air |
 Many Americans are feeling hopeful with President Obama taking office. As our country is in transition, so are many individuals. |
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| What do I do with my money now? |
 There are steps that you can take? |
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| My Dear Friends |
 Happy New Year! |
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| Intentions for 2009 |
 As we begin the New Year, it is vital that we set our intentions on what we want for ourselves, our family, and our career. |
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| A Spy in the Land of Prejudice |
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It's the time of year for resolutions, and I've made one that I would like to share with you. |
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| Today's Hallmark Holidays |
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We'd all like our holidays to resemble a Hallmark movie or card...everyone happy to be together, a lot of cohesiveness, and collaboration, and no stress. |
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| Everything is on Sail! |
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Cruise vacation prices have continued to plummet over the past few weeks, to levels not seen since immediately after 9/11. |
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| THE STRAIGHT-A CLUB |
 Taylor Brand, my seven-year old great-niece, called last week to remind me to make our reservations at Dave & Buster's for our 2008 "Straight-A Club" party. |
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| "The Story of Chanukah, Somewhat Revised" |
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My first memories of Chanukah are of huge parties at my grandparents' house. |
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| One Day At A Time |
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One day at a time...that's what I keep hearing myself saying a lot of lately. |
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| The Price of Fame |
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OK, admit it, you too, somewhere deep down inside, are a roaring exhibitionist. |
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| 2 Slices of Political Pie |
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I've voted in many elections but there are two times in politics that really stand out in my mind... |
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| On The Pulse of A New Morning |
 As the sister of an elected official... |
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| Back to the Future |
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It was the very early '70's in Chicago and at the age of 21 I was named Editor of the Hyde Park Herald newspaper. |
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| Can you always look to the past to gauge the future? |
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To say that the market is not performing up to expectations, is a very nice way of phrasing just how bad things have been. |
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| It's All My Fault |
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I sit in a restaurant with four friends, chattering about a dozen different topics. |
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| A Lumpy Tale: Lump Sum or Pension? |
 I write this tale because... |
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| POSITIVE SELF TALK (PST) |
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Friends, we all know the statistics. |
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| THE GO-CART A Double Nickel Adventure |
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Around the age of eight or so I had gotten a beautiful English type baby carriage for Christmas. |
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| Three On A Match |
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If one Cupid is good, three must be better, right? |
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| THE PRECIOUS RIGHT TO VOTE |
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A friend and I drive down the street and look at the campaign signs dotting the landscape. |
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| Ready or Not, Here I Come! |
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I remember the first time I got a mailer from the AARP... |
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| Pork Hock Aspic |
 Recipe from chef Patrick Orange, La Chaumiere, one of the restaurants taking part in "La Fete du Cochon". The Festival of the Pig takes place Sunday, September 28th, at Three Fox Vineyards in Delaplane, Virginia.
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| A Little Help In Uncertain Times |
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Times are a little uncertain and some people can use some help. |
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| Perfectly Imperfect |
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There are some people in this world who can take a milk bottle and turn it into a lamp. |
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| Finding 'what to do next' |
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We have discussed in the past 'reasons to never retire'. |
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| MIGRAINES |
What causes migraines?
...Un Uh. |
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| Cheryl in Sale Land |
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I know a bargain when I see one. |
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| AN ARGUMENT FOR WHY WE ELDERS NEED TO FORGET |
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I never thought I would proffer this explanation for dementia, |
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| The Cheesesteak is in the Mail |
 Comfort food isn't what it used to be. It's morphed from made-by-mamma to mail me my meal by Monday. |
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| "No wise man ever wished to be younger" |
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I'm not certain I believe Jonathan Swift's quote above, but then again, maybe I do. |
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| THE INCREDIBLE HULK |
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The "great adventure" of the Summer of 2008 was that my great-niece, Kyche, was going to take me to meet The Hulk. |
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| When your Travel Dreams Don't Meet Reality |
 Finally, authentic travel for people aged 50+ |
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| Sometimes it isn't how much you have |
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- sometimes you just need to try a different method. |
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| Grammar Girl |
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When I was growing up, my mom always corrected my grammar. |
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| Keeping Your Income Plan In Place With Rising Prices |
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Do you wonder how come every time you go to the store the price of food keeps going up? |
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| "On the tip of my tongue" |
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I was at an event and a woman flew across the room to say hi. |
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| Where's Mason Dixon When You Need 'Em? |
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Is DC Southern? Is Virginia Virginian? Why do people from Maryland call themselves Washingtonians? |
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| 4 reasons you should never retire |
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After years in the workforce, why would you 'retire' all of your wisdom? |
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| ....WHILE STANDING ON MY HEAD.... |
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I remember my great-grandfather well. |
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| The Life You Save |
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I'm not a hero. I didn't do anything you wouldn't have done if you were in the same position. |
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| Chocolate: A Boomer's New Best Friend?? |
 For the past few years, nutritionists have been offering the kind of news chocolate lovers probably never thought possible: |
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| The Second "S" |
 In Live Like You're Blessed, the word Blessed has seven letters, towards one's wholeness. |
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| You Can't Store Happiness |
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It's moving time again! Not for me, thank God. |
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| ON LEARNING TO SWIM |
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All my life I've avoided swimming. The schools I attended didn't have pools. |
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