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The writer often wondered why her mother-in-law often dyed her hair blonde and napped during the day. She now understands how difficult aging is.
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I grew up in a big family and my parents didn't discipline us. I decided to adopt an authoritative parenting style with my kids, and it works.
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Registered nurse, Grace Ryu got her 60-year-old dad a job in the kitchen at the hospital she works at. She shares her favorite and hardest moments.
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When my father got sick, I became his caretaker. My brothers didn't have a relationship with him, and I'm the eldest daughter. I don't regret it.
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The first Indian Pacific, a great transcontinental rail adventure, first left Sydney for Perth in 1970. Thousands of well-wishers gathered a few days later to welcome its safe arrival in Perth, capital of Western Australia. It was the fir...
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Nicky Piccalilli, her husband, two of her kids taught themselves to sail and now live on a boat full-time while traveling around the world.
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My family tried and ranked several of the Kirkland Signature meals from Costco, from the ravioli lasagna to the meatloaf with mashed potatoes.