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Writing and Wellness Retreat Inspires Women
Mill Park Publishing of Eagle has sponsored “Write by the River” writing retreats since 2008, and the quarterly events are scheduled in two deluxe cabins near the mountain town of Garden Valley,...
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Five Reasons to Stop Whining about your Age
My friend is moaning and groaning about turning 50. I finally got tired of her complaints and told her to pull up her control-top, big-girl panties, eat cookies, and get over it. When she continued...
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Mother’s Day Gift Suggestions from Local Companies
It’s not too late to buy your mom a unique gift for Mother’s Day. If you live in the Treasure Valley, here are five local businesses that you should visit. Four are owned by women, and all the local...
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The First Motherless Mother’s Day
(Published on The Huffington Post – May 4, 2015) The first year of holidays without her is the hardest. I deliberately walk past the festive displays of Mother’s Day cards and ignore the advertisements...
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In Defense of Grocery Store Cashiers
I chat with cashiers, visit with bank tellers, and linger at the Farmer’s Market to talk with the friendly folks who barter their goods for my cash. For me, the exchange of serious business is better...
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20 Ways to Legally Evict Your House Guests
(Published on The Huffington Post, May 21, 2015) One of the big advantages of getting older is that your children eventually grow up and move away. For some reason, when my kids turned 18 they...
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Why I’m Proud to be an Idahoan
This week a few disgruntled people mentioned on social media that they were ashamed to be Idahoans. I’d like to remind them that Idaho is bordered by six states and one other country, all within a...
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The Husband Bonus: Better than an Empty Bag
Tongues are wagging faster than a group of over-privileged kids on a playdate at a sucker factory. A recent article in The New York Times described the unbelievable lives of women who marry rich men...
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A Baby Died in an American City
A baby died this week after a police officer diligently performed CPR in a frantic attempt to save her life. According to initial reports, the baby had ingested lethal illegal drugs. No one recorded...
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Five-Fact Midlife Survival Guide
(Published on The Huffington Post June 20, 2015.) Some of you have been around the block enough times to know where to avoid the mud and dog poop or when to stop and smell the roses. Others, however,...
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The Secret of the Hairy Leg
(Published on The Huffington Post July 2, 2015) I was 12 when my mother sat beside me, nervously cleared her throat, and gave this serious admonishment: I was never to shave my legs. I solemnly...
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The Humble Photographer
(Published on The Huffington Post June 8, 2015) We all remember school picture day and how our mothers cajoled us into wearing that hideous dress just for Grandma, or restrained our bangs that we had...
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A Grandmother’s Legacy
(Pubished on The Huffington Post onJune 4, 2015) My grandmothers were the quintessential matrons: they grew lush gardens, baked pies, canned peaches, crocheted doilies and then peacefully passed away...
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Why I’ll Never Write the “F” Word
(Published on The Huffington Post June 1, 2015) I’ve written hundreds of thousands of words during the past 50 years, but I’ve never written the f-word. I don’t need the word to communicate...
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The Good Morning Project
(Published on The Huffington Post June 1, 2015) My acquaintance was bullied on social media, and that experience prompted an idea that could encourage others to make a positive difference while...
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Ten Tips for Fearless Graduates
(Published on The Huffington Post on May 28) For some reason, probably budget problems or because someone forgot to get a speaker, I’ve been the commencement speaker for the University of Idaho, the...
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Twenty Ways to Legally Evict Your House Guests
(Published on The Huffington Post May 21, 2015) One of the big advantages of getting older is that your children eventually grow up and move away. For some reason, when my kids turned 18 they ran out...
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Australian Reviewer Names 15 Top Bloggers over 50
15 bloggers over 50 making their mark By Mahsa Fratantoni, With millions of bloggers it’s no easy feat finding someone who speaks to you. That’s why we’ve probed and picked our way through the...
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The Joys of Traveling with Children (Over Age 30)
(Published on VagabondingwithKids July 1, 2015) Here’s a little levity on the downside of traveling with kids and how best to lie to them when the situation calls for it. This guest piece from Elaine...
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