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Where are all the menopause shops?

September 22, 2017 By Ellen

There is not another human experience that has escaped the attentions of the commercially-minded folk of the internet. Really – whatever it is – untidy cupboards, the inability to get off your sofa to do things or the need to detoxify something that was never toxic in the first place – there’s not just one […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned Tagged With: feminism, feminist, hot flash, hot flush, menopause, My Life, on my mind, rant, Sexism, women

Combine DIY with Reusable Christmas Decor

September 22, 2017 By Ellen

It’s not just your imagination, shoppers are increasingly spending a bundle on everything from gifts to decor to get their homes ready for the holidays. You might be surprised to learn how much you’re spending on the holidays every year. According to the National Retail Federation, consumers spent an average of $767.27 on holiday gifts, decor, […]

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Erskine Bridge: It probably should be a metaphor

September 8, 2017 By Ellen

There’s an idea bouncing around here. Boing. I’m sure you’re familiar with it. It’s something about the fact that there’s something remarkable under your nose if only you paid attention and stopped hurling yourself around looking for other things. Boing. There it goes again. Though, the only remarkable thing under my nose is philtrum – […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned Tagged With: adventure, beach, Clyde, creative writing, Erskine Bridge, Glasgow, in my life, My Life, on my mind, Scotland, Something happened in my life, story, things I've learned

Counseling Careers for Those Who Love Travel

September 8, 2017 By Ellen

Do you love to travel? Do you love to help others? Then a career in counseling might be perfect for you. After checking out the many online counseling degrees, including online masters programs in counseling from schools like Bradley University, you might want to become a traveling counselor, working on helping people around the world. […]

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Flying the nest – and some things don’t change

September 3, 2017 By Ellen

A week ago, I took Boy One to his place of education – car laden with lots of things I was quite happy to see the back of and lots of other stuff that it had somehow come essential for me to buy.  A big step for us both. Not least because his Asperger’s has, […]

Filed Under: boys, family, other things I have learned Tagged With: boys, children, flying the nest, in my life, My Life, on my mind, parenting, School, Something happened in my life, things I've learned, University, wisdom, writing

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