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The list of animals that mate for life (to name a few of many) includes: gibbon apes, wolves, termites, coyotes, barn owls, beavers, bald eagles, condors, swans, cranes, pigeons, red-tailed hawks, angelfish, ospreys, geese, whales, penguins and black vultures. Notice that male politicians are not on this list. As you have surely heard by now, yet another politician has been found to be cheating on his wife. This time, it’s Mark Sanford, the governor of South Carolina. Sanford recently l… Continue

This weekend, we had a number of social functions to attend, and I was painfully reminded that when it comes to attending parties, men and women have very different approaches. Following is an accounting of how my husband and I typically prepare for various parties. I'm wondering if it follows the typical pattern of behavior at your house. 3 WEEKS IN ADVANCE OF PARTY ME: Receive invite for party (Let’s say it’s the Smith’s housewarming Saturday, June 20th at 7:00 p.m. Dress is casual). Check w… Continue

I really do feel bad about my neck. About the time I started developing my wattle, Nora Ephron came out with the best-selling book, “I Feel Bad About My Neck.” I really enjoyed reading her funny relatable stories, but I also felt a little sorry for Nora with her neck problem. I did not yet know I should be saving my pity for my own, emerging “neck situation.” Nora says her dermatologist told her that a woman's neck starts to go at age 43. That is exactly when it happened to me. If you’re readin… Continue

From: http://ungirdledpassion.blogspot.com/ (Just a warning – you may find the following, like getting older, disgusting, so make sure you have on your big girl, Ungirdled panties before reading further.) Like many women, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve developed a newfound love for gardening and landscaping. This love of landscaping, however, does not include the pruning I must now do to my face. These days, I actually have to drag out as many tools to prune my face as I do my yard. I hear… Continue