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Life is difficult enough when things happen to us that we can see coming, but to have something like this happen fast, without warning, is even harder.
I have empathy for you. I don't personally equate midwifery and birthing with "sex." It has much more to do with bringing a new human read more...

There a re a lot of things you can do to help you achieve and maintain a firmer erection. If you do even some of them, you should be good to go for a long time to come! It's all about blood flow -- increasing it and keeping it. Let’s look at your general health first.
If you smoke -- stop. It's read more...

I often travel alone when I am setting up new tours. I do go through times when I get a bit lonely but in general I love to travel solo as there seems to be more of an opportunity to meet locals than if I am with one other person and appear as a unit.
To avoid getting lonely I'd stay at B&B read more...

Having just returned from 3 week in Portugal and Croatia I remain excited about Europe, even with the weak dollar.
I've seen some amazing deals on TravelZoo.com which are all inclusive holidays at very reasonable prices. This site scans the internet to find the best deals, they sell our quickly read more...

YES YES YES!!! Most of the 3,000 folks I've traveled with are 50-70+, you are young!! Africa is a top destination for your age group.
I'd suggest joining a reputable small group tour. They can provide you with references, have made all the necessary safety precautions, offer you a "through read more...

Almost every place is great in Autumn!
If you talking September/October here are some of my favorites: For years I led bike tours in NE. Vermont, particularly the North East Kingdom, is one of my favorite destinations. Across the border in Quebec you have the Eastern Townships which offer an read more...

There are so many options for you! One of the first things to do might be to spend some time writing down what you would want to have as part of this experience. Here are a few questions:
Do you want to be alone or with others (in a small group or at a retreat)?
If with a others, would you like read more...

My favorite source for non-traditional travel books is a little company called Longitude Books (http://www.longitudebooks.com) run by two friends of mine, Darrel Shoeling and Daniel Kaizer, out of a loft space in NYC. They actually create the reading lists for most of the top small travel companies read more...

For me, Peru and Ireland are two of the most musical places I've traveled.
Peru is such a sacred place. Whether I'm listening to a quena, a traditional Andean instrument, played by porters along the Inca Trail, or hearing and experiencing the traditional festivals such as Inti Raymi, the read more...

Almost every place is great in Autumn! For years I led bike tours in New England. Vermont, particularly the North East Kingdom, is one of my favorite destinations. Across the border in Quebec you have the Eastern Townships which offer an International experience close to home. Later in the season read more...

There are so many options for you! One of the first things to do might be to spend some time writing down what you would want to have as part of this experience. Here are a few questions:
1) Do you want to be alone or with others (in a small group or at a retreat)?
2) If with a others, would read more...

For me, Peru and Ireland are two of the most musical places I’ve traveled.
Peru is such a sacred place. Whether I’m listening to Aquena, a traditional Andean instrument played by porters along the Inca Trail, or hearing and experiencing the traditional festivals such as Inti Raymi, or the read more...

Hi, so sorry to hear you are struggling with your new role as a caregiver to your folks, but congratulations for reaching out for help! Even though there are over 50 million caregivers in the US, the common thread I have observed is that caregivers often feel alone. When I took care of my parents read more...

When our health, the most precious gift we will ever have, is in jeopardy, patients and families should be able to try whatever medical and alternative treatments they wish. And since so many of us have come into contact with health care professionals who have led us in the wrong direction, trust read more...

When you find yourself in a hole, the first rule is this: Stop digging.
And you can do that in four maybe-not-so-easy-but-absolutely-necessary steps.
1. TODAY, take the two credit cards that are charging the most in interest out of your wallet and cut them in half with a pair of scissors.
You’ll read more...

Karen, first off, you should feel good about the decision you made.
When it comes to thinking about how to pay for retirement, you need to mentally place your money into two buckets.
In bucket No. 1 is the money you are going to spend. These are the funds that are going to replace the income you read more...

I recommend "Linda Goodman's Sun Signs" by Linda Goodman (Bantam, 1984) for an entertaining introduction to the zodiac signs. You might want to look at Steven Forrest's "The Inner Sky" (Seven Paws, 2007) as another introductory text. Some people also recommend "Astrology read more...

Where astrology and spirituality cross paths is different for each person. Many naturally spiritual people are attracted to astrology because it gives evidence for a divine order at work in our everyday lives. Astrology also confronts one with the mystery and beauty of cosmic forces, and for many read more...

Absolutely. Literally millions of religious people around the world follow astrology without any contradictions to their faith. In fact, you don't have to 'believe' in astrology to find it useful. It might help to know that astrology is simply the study of natural cycles in the universe.
So read more...

To your very simple question, I offer a very simple answer: Maybe you do, maybe you don’t.
Let us explain.
Yes, you need some kind of understanding on what you do—and will—spend money on. But no, you probably don’t need a formal written document.
There are two reasons we say that.
First, if read more...