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How To Avoid An Online Romance Scam

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I am currently married, but I dated extensively online before that. For those of you that have been readers for a while, you may have read about my online dating woes. If not, you can read all about my online dating experiences here. I've experienced manipulators, scrubs, being catfished and, my personal favorite, a man I started dating who I met online who couldn't be bothered … [Read more...] about How To Avoid An Online Romance Scam

7 Tips For Better Car Storage

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Your car is one of the most important investments in your life, and it is vital that you treat it with the care and attention it deserves. Having a reliable car is really important, meaning that you need to do everything you can to try to keep your vehicle in proper working order. Of course making driving fun again is important, and one of the very best ways to do this is to … [Read more...] about 7 Tips For Better Car Storage

The Elegance of Neoclassical Paintings: A Journey Through History

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Neoclassical painting emerged in the mid-18th century as a reaction against the ornate and frivolous styles of the Baroque and Rococo periods. Characterized by its clarity, order, and idealized portrayal of classical themes, neoclassical art sought to revive the virtues and aesthetics of ancient Greece and Rome. This movement, rooted in the Age of Enlightenment, reflected a … [Read more...] about The Elegance of Neoclassical Paintings: A Journey Through History

My Name Is Not Susan

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My name is not Susan. I go by my middle name, which is, of course, not Susan. It's Dawn, in case you are new to my blog. My first name is also not Susan. I just always think of this song when someone still calls me by my first name. I mean, I am pushing 50 and have gone by Dawn since I was 12. That's a long time to still be calling someone something they don't want to be … [Read more...] about My Name Is Not Susan

I Got Married!

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As many of you have perhaps noticed, I have not posted much over the past year or so. Almost 2 years ago, I started dating a new man, Kenny. A few months later, he had a stroke [I will write about that later this week] and I had also started a new job in sales 2.5 years ago. So, honestly, there was not much time or energy left for blogging. I ended up leaving the sales job a … [Read more...] about I Got Married!

Create An Exercise Accountability Group To Help Keep You Motivated

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Exercising at home alone can be tough - especially when you are used to going to the gym. It can be hard to stay motivated when accountability, in the form of another person, isn't staring you right in the face. It's easy to sit on the couch and continue binge-watching your favorite program instead of exercising when you know someone isn't seeing you do this. So, that is why I … [Read more...] about Create An Exercise Accountability Group To Help Keep You Motivated

Social Distancing And Exercise: Complete Virtual Races Safely At Home

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With mitigation efforts and gym closures, it can be tricky to practice social distancing and exercise. I haven't been out of my home very many times since the pandemic started, but when I have, I could see that our local walking trails were crammed full of people - not social distancing. I am trying my best to follow the guidelines set forth by the CDC and Dr Fauci and Dr Birx, … [Read more...] about Social Distancing And Exercise: Complete Virtual Races Safely At Home

“Chase Darkness With Me” + 11 More Books You Will Love

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I used to love to read. It was nothing for me to devour several books in a month or even a week. But then about 10 years ago I just stopped reading. I couldn't understand why but I just couldn't seem to focus. It turned out I needed some glasses. Ah, the joy of our bodies falling apart, am I right? Anyway, now I am back in the game, baby! I just finished "Chase Darkness With … [Read more...] about “Chase Darkness With Me” + 11 More Books You Will Love