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About Wrinkles and Flab and Hair! Oh My!

You may be wondering about my choice of blog name. Well, I’m a few years north of 40 and I thought I would surely be the exception… turns out I’m not. This blog is to address the good, the bad and the ugly of getting older and just the mundaneness of everyday life. The wrinkles have set in. The flab just appeared. And the hair…when, how and WHY did it start growing there?!?! I welcome all who want to read. Those over 40 that are going through or have gone through the same thing, I hope we can chat like sisters, laugh like friends and shed a tear or two if needed. Those who are under 40 and are curious to see what lies ahead, come take a look behind the pre-menopausal curtain. Any men that are interested in reading, I welcome you too. I must, however, warn you of the disillusionment that may lie ahead. Likely, in your eyes, it will be the undoing of the feminine mystique. We are here to support one another on this crazy journey and I welcome all feedback. I’ll start with my stories and I hope you chime in with yours! So, everyone hop aboard and let’s take this ride together and see where it leads!

Trying to find the beauty…

I’m not a fan of winter, so I’ve decided that I would try to look beyond the cold and the mess and see if I could find some beauty instead.

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First Measurable Snowfall Of The Season

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Facebook What Are You Doing To Me?

A Prose About The Cons of Facebook                   Facebook, what are You doing to me You make feel inferior Why can’t you see   My life was full Until I signed up … Continue reading

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Is Hollywood Turning Into Gotham City?

I just finished paging through a celebrity magazine and this has been bothering me for a while. What is going on out in California that I’m missing? I expect them to be out in left field, but aren’t they supposed … Continue reading

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Blooms and Beauty!

It can be tough to find the beauty outside this time of year, so I thought I would look within my home for some small pieces of beauty to share!

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It’s January 6th…..It Must Be Spring!

It’s January 6, 2012 and located just outside of Chicago, it usually looks more like this (that’s my mom): We’ve had no snow to speak of and that’s quite alright with me! If Spring comes three months early, I won’t … Continue reading

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In My Next Life….I Want To Come Back As Spooky The Cat!

I have an adorable cat. See: Sometimes not very lady-like, but cute nonetheless. She’s in her bed, on my desk. Spooky (whom we call Pooky) came to me about 7 1/2 years ago. She was scrawny, cute and friendly, but … Continue reading

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First Book I Read in 2012

I just finished my first book of 2012. It was Jen Lancaster’s, If You Were Here. I thought I’d start out light. I liked it. I’m a huge fan of her previous books and enjoy her style and her wit. … Continue reading

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Epsom Salts….Who Knew?

I wiped out the other day, for no particular reason. Next thing I knew, I was going down. I twisted my ankle and it didn’t initially hurt, but it began to swell. My husband immediately got some ice and we … Continue reading

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Endings and Beginnings

Endings and beginning Beginnings and endings Who this year Will I end up offending?

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