Does America love guns more than it loves its children?

November 6, 2025
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Does America love guns more than it loves its children? It sure appears so. Let’s stop pretending otherwise. America’s obsession with guns isn’t just embarrassing—it’s deadly. And the bodies piling up aren’t just adults in crime-ridden neighborhoods or people in the “wrong...
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6 Comments · Opinion

A few thoughts about Cuomo’s resignation

August 10, 2021
Cuomo's resignation is today's breaking news. So let's break it down. I am a Democrat and lean left. More than lean. I am of Sicilian descent, generally a...
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4 Comments · Blog, Opinion

The delight of one fresh peach

August 9, 2021
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Out to dinner at a nice restaurant tonight, I shared a lovely ice cream dessert with my husband. It was delicious. But it did not satisfy. Back at home, I...
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19 Comments · Blog, Recipes

Just because they’re dead, it doesn’t mean they...

August 5, 2021
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Grief is just not logical. Not for those who believe that life goes on.  I have a deep belief that life goes on after we leave this body. Dead means we just change...
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4 Comments · A Healing Spirit, Blog, Soul School, Spirituality

How clueless, willful, self-centered American people are pr...

August 3, 2021
I am so disappointed in those responsible for prolonging the pandemic. This summer I am watching people get together all over the place. Multiple family groups on...
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12 Comments · Opinion

Yummy easy summer salad ala Michele

July 30, 2021
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Few people cook as well as my sister-in-love, Michele. She made this easy summer salad for me in June and I've been making it regularly since. It's the perfect...
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15 Comments · Blog

Is it time for the “Real” Housewives to retire?

July 28, 2021
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NEWSFLASH! Ratings for RHONY are so low the reunion taping is postponed ! RAMONA may finally be FIRED! Or the RHONY CANCELLED! You're going to tell me you don't give...
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6 Comments · Blog, Opinion

How holding space is more supportive than blind loyalty

July 27, 2021
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In all the years I've lived in California--some 36 years--I can't remember anyone bringing up the subject of loyalty. But since I've been spending time in my hometown,...
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8 Comments · Blog, Opinion

Now that I’m 70 there’s more time behind than a

July 23, 2021
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I'm 70 today. How did I get here? I don't feel a day over 50, honest. I'm still a little girly. With a veneer of maturity. Ok. Maybe more than a veneer. But 70...
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13 Comments · Blog

Why you should run fast as you can from someone who withhol

July 19, 2021
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If you approach others with an open heart, you may not be familiar with the concept of withholding.  It's a pretty diabolical relationship dynamic and a big red flag...
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6 Comments · Blog

All the week’s buzz from Boomer bloggers

July 18, 2021
Typewriters would be clacking back in our old days, as my favorite Boomer bloggers express their thoughts this week. But today it's the almost silent click of...
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