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Best Celebrity Bedrooms (and Makeover Tips to Steal From Them!) {Shelterpop}

Mar 23rd 2011 4:55AM Jane Fonda is a TRAITOR to all of our US Vietnam Veterans! Because of her being friendly with the enemy and selling out America, thousands of our American GI's died from her traitor activities. The older generation knows what I am talking about. Those of you who don't know the history, need to research and study it. I am a WAC Veteran which means I was in the Womens Army Corps during the Vietnam-Era. Because of her, our Vietnam Vets returning home were treated horrible because of her comments and a few liberal others. She should be sitting in a Federal prison or worse. Give her a dose of her own medicine that she dished out years ago! To the younger generation : Don't get sucked into the " get over it" garbage it. Just because it happened years ago, and you don't understand it, doesn't mean we should forget it. WE WILL NEVER GET OVER IT!

How Long Do You Get to Be 'Not Over' Your Breakup? {Lemondrop}

Nov 22nd 2010 3:28AM So glad I found this. A lot of you sound a lot like me, so I'm glad I'm not alone. I am a 63 yr old lady still in love with my ex-fiance after 44 years, and in August 2009 I found him on Facebook. I just can't seem to get over him.... and its been 44 years! We became friends for a short time, than he cut me off, and later re-instated me. We are still friends, but he seems to be a very different person than he used to be. I still love him, and wish we could be together, but his attitude is the past is in the past. Move on to the future. He has an element of indifference and luke warmth to me. It feels like he has totally buried all memories of our relationship. I see him in pictures with other women, he's been divorced 3 or 4 times and widowed once with 5 adult children. I admit to feeling jealous but what can I do about it...nothing. I'm in a relationship with someone else that is going nowhere and I wish I could end it gracefully. As far is "D" is concerned, if I get too much out of line, he will end our relationship again, what little we have left. I rarely hear from him. But I think about him all the time. I wish I could forget him, but I can't! He was a huge role model for me in my career choice that changed my life forever, although he didn't know it at the time. We met each other in early 1966 and dated almost every day for at least 4 months straight. He enlisted in the Army, and I flew down to GA to spend a weekend with him before he left for Nam. Later we had a disagreement and broke up for awhile. I used to walk past an Army recruiting station and saw a picture of a WAC. Eventually I joined the Army too, the Womens Army Corps (WACS ), on 4 April 1967. He was a great motivator for me, although he never knew anything about it until I was in basic training and I wrote him a letter. He was totally shocked!! We developed a very deep relationship again via our letters and past memories. We became engaged long distance. We stayed in contact for a long time, sending tape recordings, pictures, and letters back and forth. Unfortunately, because of the circumstances, we gave each other permission to date others until we could make everything more official. That was a very dumb thing for me to do. I loved "D" with all my heart, but I screwed up big time, and I deeply regret it. I ended up getting date raped and pregnant and kicked out of the WACS in October 1968. That was very traumatic for me. I don't remember how I told "D" about it. But other events came into play and It was awhile before I saw and heard from him again. Finally he came to see me at my apt while he was home on emergency leave. I was so happy to see him. But by than I had a 7 month old son in the crib, and it really bothered him. Things didn't go as well as I had hoped, and he left the next morning. I was broken hearted....the last time I ever saw him. But I have never forgotten about him. The memories of him haunted me during my 22 year marriage, which ended in divorce. In 1985 I tracked "D" down . We had a brief letter writing until my husband found a letter and blew. I don't blame him. Recently he did tell me on a private FB message that seeing my son in late 1969 really bothered him and was partially the reason for ending our relationship . Because of him motivating me to join the Army, I am now a Veteran, and I am ever grateful. Recently I was diagnosed with PTSD ( post traumatic stress disorder) with MST - military sexual trauma.) I won a 100 % VA disability based on my military rape and pregnancy discharge, and the hell I went through afterwards. I believe my "D" has combat PTSD ...which is not good either. He went into the army a private, and many years later came out as an officer, a LTC.

I never ever got over my special love. We had a special chemistry and deep love, but things would sometimes go wrong for us. I never understood that. Why couldn't we stay together ? I always wondered what happened to him. Now I know.... bits and pieces. He is retired and doing very well for himself. He loves his boats and his planes.

There are a lot of things I have had to leave out, but this is the highlights. I get so frustrated because I can't forget "D" ; the guy I am living with is not giving me what I need, and not willing to try. He'd rather watch porn than show an interest in me. He has some very strange ideas on things that annoy me. Trying to unravel this current relationship is almost like a marriage unraveling. But someday its got to be done before I get too much older. I have 2 adult kids and 2 grandchildren. He has never been married and has no kids and is 68.
The fact that my current needs are not being met I know is one of the triggers for my not being able to forget the past. But thats not the main reason. You would think that after 44 years I would wake up. Well, now that I have seen his pictures on FB and his current life style, I don't think I would even be in his " social league" anymore. And my health is not good either, which doesn't help. Only a few of my friends know, and its not something I can share very well. Its totally nutty!
I guess I'm just too darn sentimental and a packrat too. I still have most of his old love letters to me. But if anyone else can relate to any of this nonsense, please let me know. I just don't understand myself at all!

Car-Eating Rabbits Invade Denver Airport {AOL Travel News}

Oct 18th 2010 2:47AM Rabbits are not the only pest.I knew that rabbits can chew on wires etc. but never knew they can attack cars. Interesting. Another major pest is the Prairie Dog, which the Albuquerque Sunport Airport has a problem with on some of their runways. Especially along Gibson Avenue next to the Airport. I've seen them many times as we drive by there. They dig huge holes they burrow into, and on ranches cattle and horses can break their legs falling into the holes. Ranchers hate them. There was an article in the Albuquerque paper recently that prairie dogs on runways can cause problems for airplanes. There have been a lot of plane-animal collisions on the runways. They also have problems with coyotes, raccoons, birds, and some others. Whats wierd is that no matter how many times they poison them, or evacuate them other ways, it seems they always make a come back.

La Habra Heights "Toy Box" Listed at $21 Million, Estate of the Day {Luxist}

Sep 22nd 2010 5:29AM Sorry, but I fail to understand why anyone could say this is tacky! Sorry, I just don't get it! I used to sell real estate back in the mid-70's but got out because of a lousy market at the time.

I can't believe all the negative comments about this house! Some of you sound like real snobs ! This isn't good enough for your wealthy tastes?

Most people can't afford this even if they loved it! I love it, but wouldn't know what to do with it even if I could afford it.

If you consider this tacky, just WHAT kind of houses do YOU live in that makes this look tacky to you ? Maybe you live in a more luxurious house ? You must be spoiled living on the wealthy side of the tracks.

Those of us who don't would be tickled to have this house, if we could afford it. I sure would. I love the ceilings and lavish decorations. Ah but than what would a poor church mouse know ! I grew up low income, so I'm way beneath your social status! Sorry my housing tastes aren't up to par with yours!



Five cities with the best real estate deals {WalletPop}

Sep 20th 2010 9:12PM I am a Native Minnesotan, born and raised there. I know all about the Midwest climate. In 2004 we moved to Abuquerque New Mexico because of the wonderful climate! My husband spent 2 years researching the national weather looking for a good place to retire. Albuquerque won as NUMBER ONE! High humidity ruled out all states from Minnesota and South to Texas and ALL states East ! We checked out the Western and NW states and ruled them out too. Can't remember why. California was ruled out because of the high cost of living, ( who can afford to live there?), too many natural disasters, smog, etc. Northern Arizona and Northern New Mexico are cold weather climates and reminded us too much of Minnesota winters... which we were escaping from. The rest of Arizona may be nice in the winter, but too hot in the summer....no thank you! Southern New Mexico south of Albuquerque also gets too hot in the summer. HOWEVER , ALBUQUERQUE is in the middle of the state, and sits in a bowl which creates a unique weather pattern. Yes, they DO get 4 seasons, but they are usually fairly mild. You can have snow, mountains, desert, grass, etc. depending on what part of town you want to live in. The weather can literally change within 10 miles or so. We are 20 miles West of the Sandia Mountains close to downtown ABQ. We have a beautiful view of the mountains, but when it rains there, we rarely get any. This Minnesota native went through culture shock when I first got here in Nov 2004 but I love it here now. For those of you who love the snow, extreme cold temps, ice, wet weather, lots of summer storms, high humidity, and tons of vicious mosquitoes , I encourage you to enjoy Minnesota and the Midwest. In July and August 2010 we went back to MN for a visit, and was treated to the lousy summer weather, humidity and bugs. You can keep it! I can sit in my ABQ yard at night and enjoy it with no bugs to bite me. This is Paradise to me.
But please don't all come flocking down here.... we are growing really fast now because our little weather secret is getting out.

Pet First Aid: What to Keep in Your Dog or Cat First Aid Kit {Pawnation OLD}

Apr 30th 2010 8:21PM Always keep a box of cornstarch on hand. It helps stop bleeding. We were told to use that for clipping our birds wings and feet if they have a bleeding problem. It works great. Heck, I've even used it for stopping a medium nosebleed. It works!!

Tyler Perry Adds Old Spice's Isaiah Mustafa to 'For Colored Girls' {BV on Movies}

Apr 5th 2010 10:28PM Great video !
I am a white 63 yr old lady and loved it !
My Dad use to use Old Spice when I was growing up, and it has always been special to me. I always loved the way he smelled. Sometimes when I see it in the stores I try to catch a whiff of it to bring back memories of my Dad. I am so glad they still make it and now are advertising it again.

10 Things Every Woman Should Have in Her Car {Lemondrop}

Jan 20th 2010 12:47AM Even better than wasp spray is a can of cheap HAIR spray ! It works really well for bees, and wasps, etc. Spray it towards them and make sure they get covered by it. Once they get sprayed, they drop instantly, and die. The sticky hair spray stiffens their wings and they can't fly. It works excellent ! Just don't expose it to intense heat sources. Keep it covered from sunlight when not using in the car.

Companies That Hire Part-Time Workers {AOL Jobs}

Aug 1st 2009 3:29AM While you are looking for a full time job, please consider a Home Based Travel business. The Travel business is recession proof because there are a lot of people who still take vacations. Check out my website listed at www.carmenbennett.worldventures.biz

There are 3 videos on it you can watch, plus you can look at our Dream Trips. Build your own Travel Biz on the side while you are looking for the full time job. Let me know what you think. Thanks! Good Luck on Job hunting!

Hate Speech Finds a Home on the Web {Politics Daily}

Jul 13th 2009 9:49PM Peace signs are only in fashion for the younger uninformed generations.

THEY HAVE BEEN IN POLITICS SINCE THE 60'S. And they carry a very negative hateful image to the older generation. They DO NOT represent the innocent peace you believe it to be.

You need to educate yourself about the 1960's and what the Peace symbol REALLY meant........and it was not about peace at all! I know, I lived through that generation!