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Do You Hate Your Critique Group? A Compendium
Staying Married After 60
Baby boomers are divorce-prone. Many of us have already gone through one, if not more, and it continues in older age.
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I was shocked that she was shocked. My young friend was riveted as I explained history to her. MY history, which was only from about 40 years ago. [Read more…]
Dressing Crazy When You’re Older
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