So this is how 49 feels. December 3 was my birthday. I absolutely love birthdays, but in a low-key way. I don't do much actual celebrating but I'll tell people every day for a week that my birthday is coming up. I don't have a gift wish list or any particular plans. If I want something for myself, I'll just go get it. This year I did treat myself to a tiara - something I've wanted for years but finally purchased, and I wore it all day with a dressy black top and full length r

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If I had to choose an object to describe the United States, I would say we are a leaf blower. I may sound silly when I make that...

Our family loves watching the Great British Bake Off. I personally like to have the t.v. on in the background while I work anyway; it's a...