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Last week, the husband of one of my girlfriends died unexpectedly. I’ve been widowed twice, and I know from experience this comes as a brutal shock. Even when we think we’re doing fine, there will come a time when you hit a brick wall, and the reality of it all descends upon you like a

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Last week I shared the first post in this two-part series. If you haven’t read it, you can do so

If you’ve been reading this series then you know I’m opposed to dieting. Whilst I don’t believe our bodies should

I ordered a bottle of hand lotion from Amazon but forgot all about it until it arrived. That’s so unlike

A few months ago, I had the privilege of spending time in northern Uganda, leading women’s conferences in two communities,

If you’ve read Doreen McGettigan’s blogs on 1010ParkPlace then you know her life hasn’t been easy. She was sexually abused

I remember being shaky in the early days. Food had such a grip on me. Sometimes it’s terrifying to surrender,

They say everyone has a story, and I believe this is true. I also understand everyone doesn’t want to tell

Writer and poet, Robert Louis Stevenson, referred to Napa Valley as “bottled poetry.” In 1880, Robert and his bride, Fanny,

Skiing, motorcycle, bicycle and horseback riding accidents remain a source of new patients for orthopedic surgeons. We see everything from

It’s November (already???), the time of year when we pile additional responsibilities on top of our already-busy schedules. Have you

When I was in Florence last month, a British historian gave me and my friend a tour of the Uffizi

Our RV lifestyle has enabled us to see some wonderful parts of our great country. Recently we decided to drive

I started emotional eating again, focusing on how my body looks, rather than how it feels. This led to feelings

One of the things I like best about reading blogs is getting an insight into how other women live; a

There are a lot of simple things we can do to prevent a fall. Many of the devastating injuries I

My recent trip to Italy was the best trip I’ve taken in a long time. Perhaps it was because my

I was driving to meet a friend for lunch this week, and within a 10-mile stretch, I saw three new

“I’m late! I’m late! For a very important date.” And just how important was that date, when you’re sitting in