Many American know that millions of Valentine Day cards are exchanged every year. But did you know that some of us decide not to buy our love?
My husband Mark and I decided years ago not to purchase these expensive gimmicks. ... more

If you wish to know my history, I can say it is a real love one.  When I use my nickname, newborn60, it is because all the good things are happening in my life since last year. I am Brazilian, ... more

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"Did you say Opera? You gotta be kidding." My friend Judy wiped away tears of laughter. "Opera," she repeated. Then she doubled over in an all-out howl.
"Why are you laughing? You think because Babe is an ex-jock, he doesn’t appreciate ... more

All of us are unique. We have led lives that fit certain sets and subsets.  Still, within those broader circles we have our own individual experiences that make us who we really are.
My life is not a tale of woe. ... more

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My story begins many years ago. I am, at this point and time, 54 years young.  I was in the 7th grade dressing up for a costume Halloween Party.  I found one of my sister’s old prom dresses and decided to ... more

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“A giggle is like tickling the heart.”
Bud eyed the cute young girl across the room. She was serving punch and chatting with guests. Occasionally, she giggled, and he loved it. She must be Dick’s date, he thought. His brother always ... more

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Here from where I sit, I often contemplate and reminisce all the while being perplexed as to all that is happening in my life right now. How do I say good bye to the almost 29 years of marriage that has gone wrong?  ... more

Today we were discussing “Virgin pins” on Facebook.  Don’t ask me why we were discussing this arcane item of jewelry, but we were and we’ve been determined that there is probably little need for a Virgin anything in today’s society. ... more

I met Ronnie when I went to visit my best friend in another city when I was a junior in high school in 1967. I think it was "love at first sight" for both of us and we were soon ... more

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When I first read the book Love Is A Choice, I was twelve years into a heart sickness that I could not overcome.  Year after year, new love interest after new love interest, yet I was still hung up on ... more

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My son called me today to talk about the holidays.  As a family we haven’t spent many together since he became an adult, got married and moved away for several years.  However he and his family are back in the ... more

Question:
"How do you keep the music playing? How do you make it last? How do you keep the song from fading too fast? ~Alan and Marilyn Bergman
"You're cooking snails for our anniversary dinner?" Babe's face is a mask of terror.
I ... more