Category Archives: Friendship

A Story of Best Friends, Cancer & Love

Read me today on Huffington Post and learn what my husband taught me about friendship. Cancer, Friends and Love And love those around you, will all your heart! Surgeons can use brachytherapy to deliver a greater dose of radiation than … Continue reading

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Top 10 Things I learned at BlogHer

I am unable to attend this year. But here is my Top Ten List of things I learned at the last conference.  I hope everyone going has a great time! 10. For several days following the conference you will amble … Continue reading

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A Personal Time Bank

THEN: CHANGING THE TIME   NOW: CHANGING THE TIME       I used to look forward to Daylight Saving Time.  It meant that after dinner my kids could still go outside and play for awhile.  I could take a … Continue reading

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The Next Big Thing

  “These guys are going to be the next big thing.” Those words came out of the annoying teenage boy who lived next door to me. I grabbed the 45 record cover from his hands. I Want to Hold Your … Continue reading

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Latkes made with love

I love family traditions. And none holds a more special place in my heart than the day the women in our family gather together to make potato latkes for our Hanukah dinner.  (Which come early this year. In fact, Thanksgiving … Continue reading

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Then: Watching a TV Show Now: Living a TV Show

  It’s easy to get caught up in the lives of those we watch on so-called Reality TV. It’s fun and entertaining. But when Reality TV and “real” life collide…. Working: Time it takes to begin: It may be perfectly … Continue reading

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You Have Lipstick On Your Teeth

It’s finally here! For years In The Powder Room has been sharing stories that tell it like it is.  Stories about friendships, siblings, sex, love, children, parents, hot flashes, aging skin, skinny dippy, serendipitous moments. Anything and everything you share with … Continue reading

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Voices of the Year Award

The Romance Writer’s of America have the Rita award. The Motion Picture industry has the Oscar.   Television has the Emmy. Mystery Writers have The Edgar and The Agatha. The National Grocer Association has it’s Best Bagger Award. And bloggers … Continue reading

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HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY

Thank you to all the veterans who have served our country. And a very special thank you to my husband.  I love him to death although he doesn’t always understand me.  See why here In The Powder Room   It … Continue reading

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Remembering A Big Man in A Small Town

Today is Stand Up 2 Cancer Day I wrote this post in memory of my brother-in-law who passed away last year.  Way too soon.   In Honor a a great man   The bad thing about living in a small … Continue reading

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