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FULL COLUMN: Jobless? Congratulations. You’re the new black.

Posted by Catherine on Aug 11, 2011 in God Only Helps Those Who Help Themselves

The unemployed have a lot in common with my kids during the summer – they’re in desperate need of something to do. Last week, The New York Times reported that many employers, in job postings, are asking the unemployed not to apply for open positions.  Those out of work are suddenly as desirable as drug [...]

 
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Free Disney On Ice tickets

Posted by Catherine on Apr 9, 2011 in General Nonsense, God Only Helps Those Who Help Themselves

UPDATE: CONTEST IS CLOSED AND THE WINNERS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN. CONGRATULATIONS, ASHLEY AND FAMILY! ENJOY THE SHOW. On the last day of April, I will give away 4 free tickets to Disney On Ice presents Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3 to a lucky reader from the Tampa Bay area. Here are the details: • Buy a [...]

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FULL COLUMN: To all the older single ladies

Posted by Catherine on Mar 10, 2011 in Aging, God Only Helps Those Who Help Themselves

“Wow, she’s so amazing and well-put together. I’m surprised no one has snatched her up.” Have you ever asked this question after meeting an eternally single woman in her forties or fifties? Yeah, me neither. Many good friends, of a certain age, are temporarily single and too busy cultivating a career or raising children to [...]

 
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6 ways to fight back against bullies

Posted by Catherine on Oct 8, 2010 in Assholes, God Only Helps Those Who Help Themselves

Headlines have brought us disturbing stories lately about kids being pushed toward suicide by unrelenting bullies. This trend, kids victimizing other kids, is nothing new, but the internet has made us all more aware. Some of these teenagers were targeted for being gay. Suicide is heinous, and among young people it’s especially tragic. Dan Savage [...]

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How to be a good neighbor

Posted by Catherine on Mar 1, 2010 in God Only Helps Those Who Help Themselves, Social Networking, You Decide

Recently, my sister and I were discussing a matter of universal importance, even more important than that eternal quest for attention during football season or the ingredients of the 7-Layer Burrito at Taco Bell. I’m talking about good neighbors. Who are they? How did they get to be so good? Why don’t more of them [...]

 
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Takin’ care of business in the form of a love letter

Posted by Catherine on Feb 16, 2010 in God Only Helps Those Who Help Themselves

Dear Lovely Reader, In the past year, I entered middle age, experienced a few medical scares, fell apart emotionally, and accidentally ate a worm. Somehow I’ve managed to recover, assess my life, and come to the conclusion that I must change a few things about myself in order to grow older with dignity and fewer [...]

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