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SUPERMODEL KIM ALEXIS AND PET ADOPTION
While this isn’t a typical 1010ParkPlace Fashion Friday post I think you’ll be interested in what the original supermodel…
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— Relationships —WHO’S OUTING WHO?
Sometimes I’ll rewatch a film I’ve matured into like Alan J. Pakula’s 1971, dark thriller, Klute. It’s not that…
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— Style —10 WAYS NOT TO LOOK FRUMPY OVER 50
Before the holidays a reader sent me a message: “I went to see Stevie Nicks last night and I…
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— Life —THE T-SHIRT TO PROVE IT
Here we are, the beginning of a new year. I don’t make resolutions. Instead I set a few goals…
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— Life —UNTIL WE GET THERE
Poetry has never been my strong suit, but today I found a poem I wrote decades ago. I was…
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— Style —CHANEL’S EGYPTIAN FANTASY
A fun fantasy look at Chanel’s Egyptian collection from the one and only Hildie Plumpepper! xoxox, Brenda
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— Life —A DEADLY ADDICTING LIE
This week Good Morning America (GMA) reported the Surgeon General declared “vaping” to be an epidemic among teenagers, and…
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— Life —THE END OF THIS PHASE IS NEAR
Our journey began early July, 2016. We went to a nearby RV park, in-spite of the ridiculous Texas heat…
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— Life —A MELANCHOLY CHRISTMAS
This Christmas it will be eight years since my darling husband died, unexpectedly. For some reason, this is a particularly difficult Christmas for me.
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— Style —AFFORDABLE CHRISTMAS GIFTS PLUS MY 47-YEAR-OLD DRESS
I’m mixing apples and oranges in this blog post. I’m sharing my dress I bought 47 years ago along with some affordable Christmas gifts!
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— Relationships —GIRLFRIEND TRIPS ARE THE BEST
One of the best trips I’ve every taken was with my two best girlfriends. A lot of it took place in a Santa Fe emergency room, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything!
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— Style —ALL BLACK, ELECTRIC GUITARS ARE OPTIONAL
Not everyone is crazy about wearing all black, and I understand, but there’s a lot of ways to accessorize it. Guitars are optional! xoxox, Brenda
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— Life —O IS FOR OPTIMIST
I just picked up a copy of Magnolia Journal, Chip and Joanna Gaines’s magazine, because I loved the title…
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— Relationships —A LOVING CHRISTMAS AND HANUKKAH GIFT
What if we give the gift of loving kindness—to total strangers—this Christmas and Hanukkah?
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— Style —LOVE AMERICAN STYLE
Ralph Lauren is classic American style. Hildie Plumpepper reminds us that it never goes out of fashion.
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— Life —GRATITUDE WAS MY THANKSGIVING
Mammograms can change our world in the time it takes to “Inhale. Hold it. Don’t breath.” This year my annual mammogram threw me a scary curveball.
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— Style —WHAT DO YOU WEAR TO SLEEP?
A group of girlfriends and I decided we’d wear pajamas to our annual Christmas dinner party. It’s just us,…
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— Life —INTERMISSION TIME
Surprise, surprise!! Our RV living expert, Donna O’Klock, and her sweetie have decided they want a real house, again. They’re done with RV living!
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— Life —THANK YOU DEAR READERS
My blog readers have convinced me to start walking and strengthen my bones. Sometimes I inspire you, and sometimes you inspire and encourage me! Now that’s a great relationship!
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— Style —A FESTIVE AND COMFORTABLE HOLIDAY OUTFIT
The holidays are here. Do you have something—other than workout clothes—to wear to dinner and social events with friends and family? Here are a few ideas! xoxox, Brenda
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— Life —CHEESE ENCHILADAS OR A BROKEN HIP?
Why is it sometimes so difficult to motivate ourselves to do things we know are in our best interest? Please tell me I’m not the only one with this problem! xoxo, Brenda
