Laughing at Middle Age with Pat Achilles
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A Middle-Aged Woman Laughs at (and Stews Over) TechnologyBy: Mary Fran BontempoTechnology is astonishing.The things you can do, the worlds you can discover, the endless possibilities.Actually, that’s not exactly true. Technology is a wonder, affording endless opportunities, if you’re under the age of, say, thirty-five. Anywhere beyond that, and technology is more a giant pain in the…well, let’s just say that what’s truly amazing is that you don’t pull out all of your [...]
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Wish I could claim that I wrote it, but I didn't! An email that was truly worth the "Forward." Enjoy!Mary FranHuman Truths1. I think part of a best friend's job should be toimmediately clear your computer history if you die.2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argumentwhen you realize you're wrong.3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to napwhen I was younger.4. There is great need for [...]
A Middle-Aged Woman Laughs at (and Searches for) the Elusive Parking SpaceBy: Mary Fran BontempoI’m not a good traveler.Like many folks, I don’t like to fly. But while mild anxiety may be the norm for most, the mere idea of stepping foot on a plane sends me into a mini panic weeks before the scheduled flight. Mentally, I’m giving away my possessions and entrusting guardianship of the dog every time.It’s not only flying. [...]
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by Carmen Ferreiro-EstebanSince my sweet little daughter turned into a teenager she has become a different being. No longer little--at 5' 7" she towers over me--nor sweet, as all I say or do seems either to annoy her or embarrass her.I knew this was coming--she has a big brother, after all--and try to take it as it is, with a sense of humor and low expectations.But sometimes, I do need her help. Like [...]