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a treasured gift from a newer pen pal How many people now, in this day of modern technology, still have pen pals? How many people younger than me even know what a pen pal is??? my favorite childhood letter-writing tools Kristia and I met in a hotel swimming pool in 1970. She'll be the first to tell anyone she saved my life. :) My siblings and I were watching some older kids do somersaults over the pool divider, and I decided I could do it, too. After all, I was an aspiring gymnast. I did somersaults over the bar at...

This week we talk about the Aggies’ run in the SEC baseball tournament, we discuss jewelry and cosmetics organization, and we review the obscene quantity of television we’ve consumed since our last episode. I think you’ll agree that our joy is palpable (she says, a little sarcastically). Also, we have a long conversation about tomatoes, and it’s my turn for Five Favorites, which is when you’ll hear me work harder than I ever have to convince Melanie that one of my favorites really is cute. Enjoy, everybody! – Become a Patron! – Our Amazon Shop – 2023 Graduation Gift Guide...

Commuting to work is already a feat within itself, so when you have to add in hot weather because of the summer and throw together an office outfit, the feat becomes slightly more taxing. The answer? A picture-perfect commuting dress. Say goodbye to the days when you’re staring at your closet in the mornings with the fan on full-blast trying to find a pair of pants you won’t sweat through, and say hello to the summer work dress. CURRENTLY TRENDING / WELLNESS This Underrated Snack Is Going Viral, and Nutritionists Are Calling It a Game-Changer high in protein, good for...

Commuting to work is already a feat within itself, so when you have to add in hot weather because of the summer and throw together an office outfit, the feat becomes slightly more taxing. The answer? A picture-perfect commuting dress. Say goodbye to the days when you’re staring at your closet in the mornings with the fan on full-blast trying to find a pair of pants you won’t sweat through, and say hello to the summer work dress. CURRENTLY TRENDING / WELLNESS This Underrated Snack Is Going Viral, and Nutritionists Are Calling It a Game-Changer high in protein, good for...

This was really the first practical working clothing.  it is still in the running and i have had them since i was a child.  If you can believe it, we actually bought them at a local general store which also sported a craker barrel.  this was the mid fifties or so.  Trust me when i tell you i grew up with the nineteenth century ringing in my ears.That was quaint even then.  We even heard the distant steam engine honk miles away then.  we were almost the last to shed our horses when i was four.In the event, i have...