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For those of you men who are in the dating world, here is a question especially for you: We all know that when entering into a relationship you don't immediately give a new girlfriend the password to your phone, email or any other private information. The question is, at what point in the relationship, if ever, is it okay to start letting her have access and/ or control to all of your connections? AND If you have allowed access, would it be okay with you if she deleted … [Read more...]
I come from a family of females. Of course, at one time, men were in the mix but due to untimely death and divorce I grew up surrounded by strong women. The simple word “exercise” sends off a round of excuses in my family sounding like a firing range! But to conquer the times when motivation lacks, they use the Fitness Buddy System. It’s nothing new or fancy and it works on so many levels. The right buddy or team will motivate and energize you to give it your best! Nothing is worse than … [Read more...]
At the end of this month I will be attending my millionth dance recital! Ok, maybe that is a slight exaggeration but let's say I've attended a bunch. My daughter danced for 14 years and now my god-daughter is in her 11th year of dance. She will most likely continue on for another 4 years so I still have a few years ahead of me before this comes to an end. I love watching all the dancers and seeing how they have grown in talent and size from … [Read more...]
One of the most important relationships in our lifetime are the ones we share with other women. As women, we have to wear so many hats and carry so much of the world on our shoulders. We often hear how difficult it is to get along with other women. We're often called catty and competitive. While that may be the case in some circles, I wouldn't be where I am today or possibly here at all if it wasn't for my amazing circle of women friends that coddled me when I needed to be protected, kicked … [Read more...]
I think back to when we were first getting to know each other. Cindy and I made a trip to the grocery store together. I should have known right at this moment that Cindy was not to be trusted, EVER! I turned my back for 1 second and she put a HUGE package of pigs feet in my basket! I did not discover them until I was at the checkout counter. Ewwwww gross! I don’t know why they have those in the store. I didn’t even want to touch the package. Does anybody actually eat those? I … [Read more...]
Kathryn and I are always getting comments from people about how crazy we are. Looking back at the last twenty five years of our friendship, I realize we weren't always that way! It seems like as our friendship has grown so has our sense of adventure. It kind of started out if you’ll do it then I will, sort of thing. Now we just say to hell with it and we may race to see who does it first! Really I think we started acting outside of our comfort zone when we would take scuba … [Read more...]
Our next Man Cave question is actually a series of questions that surround one subject. It’s all about friends. So here they are… locked in and loaded. If you know Kathryn and I at all, then you know how important our friendship is to each other. Sometimes we enjoy having a night out with the girls to talk, laugh and drink a little wine. Do you have a go to guy or a good core of friends that you can talk to? What about “Guy’s Night … [Read more...]
“A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down.” Arnold H. Glasow That is exactly the kind of friendship that Cindy and I have. I have no doubt in my heart that she will always be there for me and if I happen to be going down, she will be there to catch me. Our friendship spans 25 years and counting. We have been through numerous life changing events together and no doubt will go through many more. I am blessed to have her in my … [Read more...]
