*Medium Nancy Meryl, Columnist...

Animals Who Cross Over: Messages From Pets

Dedicated to Jill Aurland. I recently received a phone call from a very close friend of mine who was in tears. Her fourteen-year-old Pomeranian, Madik passed...

*Working Class Wanderer, Lifes...

Malawi, “The Warm Heart”: African Adventure- Part 6

Compiled By: Working Class Wanderer- Kathryn Mann My apologies for the extended silence. The tales of my African Adventures are picking back up, stronger tha...

*The Dating Mechanic ~ Alasha ...

Dating a Woman with Kids, the Binding Truth

Alasha, I have been seeing a lady who has a child that is fairly young. I don’t have children of my own and am not sure if I ever want ...

Emotional & Mental Health,...

The Stepford Children’s Guide to Thriving in a Social World

There is a common social misconception that experiencing negative emotions means you are doing, or have done, something wrong. Until we clear this up, I beli...

*Hot and Healthy with Hattie, ...

Afraid Of Aging? You’re Not Alone!

For as long as I can remember, even as far back as when I was 4, I’ve been actively terrified of aging.  It may sound peculiar that my fear began ...

Health, Mind & Body, Paran...

Shamans: Modern Day Witch Doctors or Miracle Workers?

If you have a problem, you might talk to a friend, or consider going to a therapist—but what about a shaman? That’s right—a real life, modern day sham...

*The Film Fatales, Films & TV

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. The Film Fatales check in.

2011. PG-13. 124 minutes.  Starring Judi Densch, Billl Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson and Dev Patel. Directed by John Madden. British retirees travel t...

*Say YES to YOU! ~ Bobbie Horo...

Say “YES” To You by saying “NO” To UVA

I’m taking a different tack than I usually do for this week’s column – and it is still about Saying YES to you. This time you’ll be saying YES to ...

*The Opinionated Bitch ~ Carol...

The Opinionated Bitch – On When a Friendship Becomes a Hostage Situation

I waited a long time to write this.  After 40 years of knowing someone, loving someone, defending someone, when they turn their wrath on you, you just have ...

Emotional & Mental Health,...

Can We Ever Love Each Other As Much As We Love Puppies?

Here’s something I’ve noticed. When you really want to make someone feel bad- create shock value- or evoke dark feelings of despair, sadness or regret- t...

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