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I absolutely love this country and its tradition of having presidential elections every four years. It’s an amazing opportunity finish four-year-old projects. Here are “Rules to Live By” between now and...
Posted by caroline
- Thu Oct 9, 2008 08:54:09 PDT
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A friend whined to me the other day that she is sure that manufacturers of cleaning supplies do not want people over 50 to clean their houses! Intrigued, I dug a little deeper into her latest tirade. Could that be...
Posted by caroline
- Mon Sep 15, 2008 06:47:08 PDT
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There were probably 20 people in the waiting room when I took a friend to the doctor last week. It was very quiet. Doctor’s office visits can be nerve wracking just waiting for the unknown, whether it’s a...
Posted by caroline
- Thu Sep 4, 2008 21:11:59 PDT
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Having recently returned from a family reunion, I find lots to laugh about. But, there is not as much to laugh about as there is to think about.
My brothers and their families, and me and mine, met at a resort in...
Posted by caroline
- Sun Aug 24, 2008 15:43:49 PDT
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Doctors do not intimidate me. Scales do.
I put off going to the doctor as long as I can because of the scales. I ran a fever for about two weeks and finally my daughter told me she was going to start making...
Posted by caroline
- Sun Aug 10, 2008 21:32:20 PDT
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I have news for all of you parents out there. Kids never grow up. Sorry to break it this way but I have first-hand experience.
My son, who is over 40, comes home to roost every once in a...
Posted by caroline
- Wed Jul 30, 2008 19:13:46 PDT
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Kaiser Senior Advantage is adding a special feature to the “Senior Awareness Day” presented by AARP on September 30. The “Brown Bag” is an opportunity for seniors who attend to bring all of their...
Posted by caroline
- Mon Jul 28, 2008 18:30:45 PDT
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AARP is proud to present the First Annual Senior Awareness Day in Bakersfield on Tuesday, September 30. The event will be held at the Holiday Inn Select, 801 Truxtun Avenue from 7:30 am until 1:30 pm. Lunch is...
Posted by caroline
- Mon Jul 28, 2008 06:17:19 PDT
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July 1, 2008 is the day cell phone users over age 18 in California will go around with what looks like a big bug connected to their ear. On that day drivers can be cited for using a cell phone unless they have the hands free...
Posted by caroline
- Mon Jun 16, 2008 13:46:45 PDT
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Millions of writers dream of the day when their book will be best seller. I faithfully read the Sunday “National Best Sellers” list to see what the public is buying.
Non-fiction is my favorite...
Posted by caroline
- Wed Apr 2, 2008 09:24:51 PDT
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A recent phenomenon in the world of law enforcement is the red light camera at busy intersections. I have to admit that I was highly intimidated by one that was installed at an intersection I drive through every...
Posted by caroline
- Mon May 26, 2008 19:20:19 PDT
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As one experiences more in life (i.e. gets old) you either just stop living or you try to “fix things” that seem out of whack in the big scheme of things. I’m afraid I am a “wannabe”...
Posted by caroline
- Mon Apr 14, 2008 07:00:26 PDT
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One of my younger friends has been particularly encouraging to me as I sweat it out at the gym. She suggested that I increase my stamina day by day and do a variety of speeds, inclines and minutes on the treadmill. She...
Posted by caroline
- Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:44:52 PDT
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I tried to open a new bottle of vitamins the other day that advertised “Easy Open Cap.” There was only one catch. It was packaged in an air tight, heavy plastic wrapping attached to cardboard backing that...
Posted by caroline
- Tue Feb 26, 2008 18:11:24 PST
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Many people in Bakersfield know Rusty Shoop as a TV personality, news anchor and weatherman. However, Shoop has been missed by a lot of people this last year. When he and I talked at the Writers of Kern meeting, I asked him if I...
Posted by caroline
- Tue Feb 12, 2008 22:40:54 PST
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