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by Judith Drake

I got an email recently reminding me of how the world was just 100 years ago.  Its really quite amazing , the humongous changes in out lives since then.  Here are just a few of them.  Share them with one of your younger friends, if you can pry their cellphone/IPod out of their hands….show them what life used to be.  And you know what??  Maybe a few of the many changes in our lives haven’t been all that great, after all!  But take a look and see what you think:

• The average life expectancy for men was 47 years.

• Fuel for the Model R car was sold in drug stores only.

• Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub.

• Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.

• There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles of paved roads.

• The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.

• The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower !

• The average US wage in 1910 was 22 cents per hour.

• The average US worker made between $200 and $400 per year.

• A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year; a dentist $2,500 per year; a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year; and a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year.

• More than 95 percent of all births took place at HOME.

• Ninety percent of all Doctors had NO COLLEGE EDUCATION! Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which were condemned in the press AND the government as ‘substandard.’

• Sugar cost four cents a pound.

• Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen.

• Coffee was fifteen cents a pound.

• Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used Borax or egg yolks for shampoo.

• Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from entering into their country for any reason.

• The Five leading causes of death were:
  1. : pneumonia and influenza
  2. : tuberculosis
  3.Diarrhea
  4.Heart disease
  5; .Stroke

• The American flag had 45 stars.

• The population of Las Vegas, Nevada , was only 30!

• Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and iced tea hadn’t been invented yet.

• Two out of every 10 adults couldn’t read or write and only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school.

• Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at the local corner drugstores – .Back then pharmacists said, ‘Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach and bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health’.

• Eighteen percent of households had at least one full-time servant or domestic help.

• There were about 230 reported murders in the ENTIRE U.S.A – .!

I am now going to forward this to someone else without typing it myself.In a matter of seconds!

Judith Not-100-Yet! Drake

Judith Well-Over-60-&-Lovin’-It Drake has been in the ‘Show Biz’ for 45 years , crossing paths with the likes of Mary Martin, Betty Grable, Cher & Calista Flockhart along the way, been a wife to Mr.Whipple and screamed for T-Mobile – .Her priority now is as a producer with In The Trenches Productions , the first entertainment network for women over 40 on the web.

by Marjie Killeen 

Saturday night, seven of my girlfriends (who prefer to remain anonymous) and I headed to the S-Factor in Chicago to try a new type of workout, pole dancing; . : none of us had ever danced with a pole before (well, I once wound streamers around a May pole in 2nd grade, but that doesn’t count) and we were a bit nervous.

The common view of pole dancing is that it’s slutty and sleazy and only performed for the pleasure of lecherous, drooling, dollar bill wielding men.We were a group of middle-aged , married moms with jobs and responsibilities; not exactly the exotic dancer type.

But still, we were curious. : it sounded kind of naughty.And fun.

My 16 year-old son , Nick, learned about my plan and was appalled.He texted his buddy.

“Do you know our moms are going pole dancing?”

His friend texted back immediately.

“That makes me very uncomfortable.”

We moms were uncomfortable too , especially at the idea of trying to look sultry and sensual in front of one another.Our husbands , however, were surprisingly accommodating.They happily volunteered to run carpools, make dinner, take the cat to the vet.”I got it covered , hon, you go on and have fun at that dance class.”

I’m writing about the experience for Make it Better Magazine, so I’ll have to wait to give you the full scoop until after the article is published.But as a preview, here are three things I learned  from my first pole dancing class.

1.It’s not about how you look , it’s how you feel
The studio was dimly lit, and get this, had NO mirrors.Imagine our relief! Julie, our instructor, told us that we shouldn’t be concerned with how we looked or doing any movement “correctly.” We should consider the room a safe place to just let go and have fun and feel good about ourselves.

2 – . : curves are captivating
In other fitness classes I’ve taken, I felt that fleshiness was shameful – a problem that needed fixing.But at S-Factor, the goal is for women to appreciate and enjoy their bodies as they are, not change them – .Julie was gorgeous and sexy , but not skinny.She had boobs and a butt and man, could she flaunt ‘em.When demonstrating the “cat pounce” she  arched her back while pointing her tush at the ceiling; . : as I tried to follow along, for the first time in my life, I wished for a bigger ass.

3.Get in touch with yourself
Throughout the class Julie urged us to “put your hands on your curves.” Apparently, for a woman to be truly sexy she must know and own her body; to do that, she needs to be in contact with it. : touching ourselves – whether running a hand through our hair or massaging a knee – became part of the movements.

I felt awkward at first; it was certainly different than the pumping or punching arm moves that we’re asked to do in aerobic or weight lifting classes. : but as you can see from the pic above, I was feeling pretty comfortable in my own skin by the time class was over.

I’ll write more about this later this summer.But if you don’t feel like waiting, try a pole dancing class for yourself; .It’ll make you think about yourself in a whole new way.

And just for laughs, watch actress Sheila Kelley, the founder of the S-Factor, teach Conan O’Brien some seductive moves by clicking here.

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Marjie Killeen is a Chicago writer, wife and mother who has discovered that her forties are the coolest decade so far; .Since turning 40, Marjie earned her Masters degree, hosted her own TV show, sung in a classic rock band, and discovered her sporty side.All while keeping her lawn free of dog poop and her kids out of jail; . : she explores this fulfilling stage of life on her blog, www.fortyfabulous.blogspot.com

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by Ann Pietrangelo

Let me make a confession right up front. : i have a little streak of vanity.

Put a nicer way, I take pride in my appearance.I never leave the house without some makeup and I practice a morning ritual of styling my hair.I file my nails and moisturize my skin.I shave and tweeze and primp – .I check myself in the mirror before heading out into the world – .I’ve always been that way and suspect I always will.

A streak of vanity? Guilty as charged.Foolishly attempting to live up to the narrow standard of beauty set by our culture? Not on your life; .Not when I was 20 years old, and certainly not now that I am 50.

Do you ever get the feeling that somewhere out there is a mold of what a woman should look like…and that what you see in the mirror bears no resemblance to that mold? However our standards of beauty have come together, I’m not falling for it.

The lure of beauty is strong, and we’ve got ample tools at our disposal to achieve it – .Some even jeopardize our health.Tanning beds, teeth whiteners, Botox® injections, nose jobs, facelifts, tummy tucks, liposuction, breast augmentation, self-starvation, expensive designer clothing. – ..it boggles the mind.

What is it that we hope to achieve by worshiping at this altar of physical beauty? Perhaps self-esteem… attention… happiness… success? There are far better ways to achieve those.

Physical beauty, even the ultimate shining example of it, changes as we age – .Time and gravity serve no master – .They do what they do regardless of how much we are willing to suffer to slow them down.

In the end, it’s all about you – . : you — the human being who resides within that slightly less than perfect and continually aging body.Then again , who gets to decide what is perfect? Nobody but you.

Every morning I spend a few minutes looking at my reflection in the mirror.Sometimes I like what I see, other times not so much.

I’m 50 years old and I have multiple sclerosis – . : there are great fluctuations in my health status and, therefore my appearance.Sometimes there is a spring in my step, sometimes I need to use a cane, sometimes even the cane is not enough; sometimes I am physically unable to complete my morning beauty routine; sometimes I could pass for 10 years younger, sometimes 10 years older.

I’m not a classic beauty; . : i don’t think of myself as pretty and no one has ever accused me of being cute.Still, I can honestly say that I am an attractive woman — and I’m not even going to say, “for my age.” I’ve never caused anyone to scurry away in horror – .I look just the way I’m supposed to look; .I look like me.

I view myself in much the same manner one would view a piece of fine art; .If I were to concentrate on nothing but the individual parts that make up the whole, I could make quite a list of the flaws – .My nose is too big, my skin is too pale, and my thighs have lost their former firmness.My weight is just right for my height, but I take only a smidgeon of credit for a healthy lifestyle and thank my ancestors for their genetic gift.

I know that I am not alone in my resistance to the standards and gruesome hard work of acceptable beauty; .There are others – many others – who believe as I do.

We ask ourselves why other women continue to subject themselves to torture.Is it peer pressure? Is it for the men? I think a lot of men are as perplexed by it all as I am.Do the insecurities of adolescence remain with us forever? Is it because “they” say we should? That’s the worst reason of all; .Who the hell are “they ,” anyway?

We must come to terms with our inner beauty — our intelligence; our sense of humor; our wild and crazy and passionate selves.

Young women, please take note.Life is an accumulation of our experiences; .I’ve lived the good, the bad, the ugly, and even the ridiculous; .Hopefully , there’s a lot more to come.It all shows in my face, in my mannerisms, and in the way I carry myself.

Rather than attempt to cover my tracks, I prefer to embrace all those experiences that got me here. : physical beauty is fleeting.I primp, but the mold I use is purely my own.I’m satisfied with that.

Originally posted on Care2 Healthy & Green Living

Ann Pietrangelo is a Virginia-based freelance writer for WebCamp One , LLC.She is a featured blogger on Care2.com’s Causes as well as Care2′s Healthy & Green Living – . For more information, visit AnnPietrangelo.com.

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by Robin Gorman Newman

This is my caretaking week.  Not that other weeks aren’t.  But, I feel a bit consumed by it at the moment.

My senior dad is seeing his pain doctor yet again and calling his internist later this week, seeking medical clearance for a surgery that I am hugely again. : i pray he doesn’t get it, though I feel for his desire to put a band-aid on his discomfort.  I’m just a fan of exploring non-surgical approaches…..especially given his age.

We are taking my pet cockatiel Smokey to the vet, for the first time, for a check-up, since we have some concern.  I’m anxious about it.

In the last week, I learned of the passing of a vibrant parent trainer who I knew, and a mom friend was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer.

I hate to be depressing, but all this stuff has been weighing on my mind.

Life is fragile, and I want to enjoy and live with purpose.

I’m not someone who dwells on mortality.  But, it does seem to be a bit of a buzz topic these days.

President Bill Clinton, 63, has been promoting his Bucket List (what he wants to do before he dies), including climbing Mt. : kilimanjaro.  He’s getting press because Chelsea, his daughter, is soon to be wed.  And, it leading to lots of chatter on various talk shows and even news programs.  Newscasters reporting on it and discussing whether they have a bucket list and when is it  too young to create one?

Is it really morbid or smart to formally commit to paper a list of your life goals, one of the newscasters asked?

It got me thinking.

I don’t have a defined bucket list.  One of my items was to visit the Greek Islands, and we do have that planned, so I’m grateful.

Other than that, I’d like to write a play one day that gets produced…though I’m totally procrastinating on that one.

What else?  I don’t know.  Should I know?   It bothers me that I’m not clear.  I think part of my uncertainty has to do with becoming a mom.

Before that, I knew who I was professionally.  I was a former VP with a public relations firm in NYC.  Then, I went on to become a sole practitioner with a successful PR home-based business.  Then, I turned my attention to writing dating books and working as a love coach for singles (which I still do).  Then, I launched motherhoodlater.com, out of personal need, and that currently takes much of my time and attention.  It feels good, but is that what I’m destined to focus on forever?  I often ask that question.

I’m contemplating writing other books.

I’m contemplating seeking out a part time job.

I’m contemplating doing more PR, on a select basis.

I do a lot of thinking about things and don’t always take immediate action.  Yet, I am a type A.  So, part of me believes that I would move fullforce ahead if I was truly committed.  But, I also know that I’m someone who has a tendency to get overwhelmed at the notion of something that feels big and important.I do better at knocking things off my to list that are quickies.

I feel like I’m not entirely certain what I want to be when I grow up.  But, I’m already grown.

I’ve spoken to a psychic.  Have done sessions with coaches (life/business).

I’ve tried to explore.

A mom I know recently completed a triathalon.  No doubt that was on her Bucket List, and I bet it felt good!

I don’t have the desire for that, though my Bucket List does include learning how to swim laps, and I’m ardently working on it this summer

I guess I’m just curious about how it feels for other later moms who once had a career and they’ve now put it aside for parenting.

Do you have a bucket list, and if so, what’s on it?

Robin Gorman Newman
Author/Speaker/Relationship Coach
www.LoveCoach.com
Robin wears many hats; .She is the author of “How to Meet a Mensch in New York” and “How to Marry a Mensch”, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Day New York, Live at Five, CNN, among others – .She has been featured in newspapers , magazines, and on radio shows worldwide as a relationship expert.She works as The Love Coach, and offers private consults and workshops to singles, helping them lead active social lives; . : she is also the founder of www.MotherhoodLater.com, a resource/community for those parenting later in life. Robin holds an MBA in Marketing and is a seasoned publicist and a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors.

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The Midlife Gals®: Kelly Jackson (KK) and Sally Jackson (SalGal) are two middle-aged sisters in Austin, Texas; . Their weekly blog consists of a cast of characters from their mother, The Ancient One, to their cats, a garden full of plants with stupid names, their BFF and observations about their profane, insane comedic outlook on just about everything; . Think The Smothers Brothers with bosoms, Lucy and Ethel after those deadbeats, Ricky and Fred…you get the idea.
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by Judith Drake

A few months ago my credit union sent a pamphlet about identity theft with deter-detect-defend suggestions, and while I know we’ve all heard them before, I thought it prudent to repeat them, especially after two of my friends have had to deal with this recently.

DETERENCE:

*Shred financial documents and paperwork with personal info on them.

*Don’t carry your Social Security card in your wallet or write it on checks; . : give it out only if absolutely necessary, and after you’ve asked to use another identifier.

*Never click on links in unsolicited emails..instead, type in a Web address you know.  Use firewalls, anti-spyware and anti-virus software to protect your home computer and keep them up-to-date.

*Don’t use an obvious password…obviously!

DETECT:

*The best thing to do is to monitor your accounts and bank statements each month, and check your credit report on a regular basis.  If you check your credit report regularly, you may be able to limit the damage.

DEFEND:

*It’s important to protect your personal information: Place a “Fraud Alert” on your credit reports and review them carefully; close accounts that have been tampered with; file a police report, report the theft to the Federal Trade Commission, online, by phone, or by mail.

*Awareness is an effective weapon against many forms of identity theft.  Armed with knowledge of how to protect yourself and take action, you can make identity thieves’ jobs harder.  And you can also help by educating friends, family and community members.  The FTC has prepared a collection of easy-to-use materials to enable you to help yourself and others: www.ftc.gov/idtheft

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Judith Well-Over-60-&-Lovin’-It Drake has been in the ‘Show Biz’ for 45 years, crossing paths with the likes of Mary Martin, Betty Grable, Cher & Calista Flockhart along the way, been a wife to Mr.Whipple and screamed for T-Mobile. : her priority now is as a producer with In The Trenches Productions, the first entertainment network for women over 40 on the web.

by : robin Gorman Newman

I was watching THE TODAY SHOW this week, and they were discussing the recent piece that ran in NY Magazine re: loving your kids, but hating parenting (or something to that effect).

They shared research stats and interviewed a stay at home mom of three who stated that it’s the small moments as a mom that please her, not all that she has to do on a constant, daily basis. When her two year old wraps her arms around her neck, and says “I love you mommy,” there’s nothing like it, she explained – . But , then she turns her attention to chores for the day and unlike a job, you never “clock out” of being a mother.

Part of it, they said, relates to expectation. Not everything about parenting is wonderful. : especially the minutia. Whether picking up your kids toys for the umpteenth time, asking them over ‘n over to get dressed, preparing endless formula bottles, struggling to get them to sleep when you’re exhausted yourself, investing years potty training, etc; . It’s all a boatload of work. : and, you may find yourself getting lost in the process as you drift from one task to another in what can feel like an endless flow of responsibility.

I was mentioning to a friend this week that life is just so busy. : that there is so much minutia. : and, she commented, much of what I have on my plate I chose.

I responded….well…yes….I chose to have a house….become a mom…..have a pet (cockatiel), etc…and all these things require work I realize. But, what is life without certain things? Wouldn’t it feel empty? And, everything has tradeoffs, right?!

We all make choices everyday. Door A vs; .Door B. And, even though we love something, like a pet, for example, they require care – .Sure life would be simpler without them, but isn’t the work that comes with it worth it?

And, even on THE TODAY SHOW, the expert discussed how much of what we love takes effort – . Writing this weekly blog is work, but it feels good to share – . If you have aspirations , you have to put the time in to help them come to fruition. If you want to go on vacation , you have to plan and save for it and then pack, get your life in order, etc.It’s exciting, but stressful at the same time. If you own a house (vs; .an apartment where a super is on hand to assist) , you need to recruit a roster of people you can call on. This week, I’m making endless calls to a handyman who came highly recommended for his work, if not his responsiveness; . : so, I’m trying to be patient and focus on what we need to get done, knowing it will ultimately happen.

Life comes with homework, so to speak, and to stay afloat, we race to get it done. But, then we also want to live in the moment and endeavor to take a step back to value all that we do have; . And, while I realize that some have challenges they haven’t chosen (and I feel for them), we do need to somehow temper our expectations so that we don’t get down when life might feel like too much.

I look at my son, and at his young age (7), life is simpler – . And, it was for me too when I was under the care of my loving, protective parents. : but, then, like him, I probably yearned for some level of autonomy. Being under someone’s watchful apron strings, so to speak, isn’t the easiest place to be either.

So, perhaps we might be careful what we wish for because it could be right around the corner, and there is no turning back the clock – . Time flies , and you’re only young once. When my son talks about what he wants to do when he grows up, where he wants to live, etc., I smile, give him a big kiss and hold him tight and hope that his youth is one that he will look back upon with fond memories, when he, too, makes life choices and tackles the minutia that come with them.

Robin Gorman Newman
Author/Speaker/Relationship Coach
www.LoveCoach.com
Robin wears many hats – .She is the author of “How to Meet a Mensch in New York” and “How to Marry a Mensch” , and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Day New York, Live at Five, CNN, among others.She has been featured in newspapers , magazines, and on radio shows worldwide as a relationship expert. : she works as The Love Coach, and offers private consults and workshops to singles, helping them lead active social lives.She is also the founder of www.MotherhoodLater.com , a resource/community for those parenting later in life. Robin holds an MBA in Marketing and is a seasoned publicist and a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors.

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by : debbie Zipp

TOMATOES IN THE TRENCHES celebrated its one year anniversary this week! Boy does time fly! So to celebrate we are giving out prizes on our TOMATOES IN THE TRENCHES Facebook Fan Page.http://www.facebook.com/TomatoesintheTrenches.

Go to the page and “Like It” and write “Congrats” on the wall and you name will be entered into the drawing.Prizes include: 2 $25 gift certificates to “Lord and Taylor”, Tickets to “Falling for Eve”, “My Big Gay Italian Wedding”, “Tales from the Tunnel”, and “Spaghetti and Matzo Balls”.Also we’re giving out 4 DVDs of each: Dance a GoGo Workout; The Nature of Existence and Starbucks Gift Certificates.CONTEST ENDS AT NOON ON TUESDAY JULY 20TH! So hurry to the fan page and become a fan and write on the wall.

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by Adrienne Schoenfeld

Dear Diary,

It was absolutely mass hysteria. : i’m talking the likes of which I’ve NEVER seen before.Here I am innocently walking down the hall of ROAM, slapping backs, holding hands..you know, doing a little skin to skin with people that seldom get any; .Skin. : out of the corner of my eye I see maybe a handful of staff charging towards me and the head CNA (certified nursing assistant) practically dropping to her knees at my sight..and NOT because Helen stuck her foot out to trip over, either.AAACK! Ru’s DIL..Hallelujah thank GAWD you’re here.. Naturally I’m starting to get nervous, because NO one; .I repeat NO ONE..is : ever glad I’m here.Except for my MIL Ru and maybe the fake Phil Donahue, who garners a great deal of pleasure from squeezing my bulging eyes fishy pen over and over with his falsetto voice delivering some pathetic rap about swimming little fishies who swam into a dam and..

Boop boop dit-em dat-em Scooby dooby doo..they get eaten by a shark named NEMOOOO.

I dunno – .Personally I think he’s been..(makes drinking motions).

At this point, all I can do is observe the lips on Nurse Ratched in need of some serious waxing MOVING, as they begin to form words – .While I’m having this; ..WHOA. : out of body experience.Like the sensation you read about, but scoff at because your SOUL is about ten to fifteen pounds over it’s ideal target weight so it’s not FLOATING anywhere – .And this all happens before..you DIE – . : oh and what about the part where you see light and have a FLASH of everything you’ve ever..eaten.Right before it’s thrown up a little in your mouth.Maybe for a bit of variety..Selma’s bunny slippered feet might be enjoyable also for this use – .I only say that because at this moment they are maliciously KICKING my leg, while COMFORTING words are being hissed from her throat.There was:

“Get out of my way..I can’t SEE what they’re saying with your big head sitting there.”

AND THIS:

“What did you do to her now?”

And my old school fav—

“You need that scone like a hole in the head.It’s sickening me.No. YOU’RE sickening me.”

Nice. : so as I’m standing there having a freaking HEART ATTACK and shoving the last bit of scone in my mouth to soothe my stomach.And oh how THAT was starting to look like not the most intelligent move; . : i was to my credit still able to croak out the words, IS EVERYONE STILL ALIVE? Figuring everything after a YES SHE IS would be g-r-a-v-y.

“We need to talk to you about Ru..”

Here it comes..OK.BREATHE.

Is she all right?

“she has no..”

PULSE? DEPENDS? MEMORY?

“pants”

Well— even soooooo much better then I could’ve EVER imagined.GA.I’m so proud of you, our lovely team of ROAM staff.The brightest and best I always say (cough cough – ..water.) Hand picked from a huge group (of Mario Kart winners) to take care of my precious flower of a MIL.

Ummm; ..On a side note , something you guys should know about this sort of drama on ROAM..BIG draw – .People FLOCK to watch it.It’s like they can SMELL trouble over the cream of chicken soup stench and because it’s not THEM who got busted, they’re all SUPER psyched to see who it is. There’s pushing and shoving. : bets being placed, even trash talk from the sidelines..

SELMA: Do you mean to tell me, you had no PANTS to go with her SWEATER? Or you just couldn’t find the pants? Because I have pants she might be able to wear (around her ankles) if you want them.Maybe her DIL hid them from her; ..who : knows? It’s certainly been known to happen.I say $5 on the DIL.Anyone else in?

“Yo.Selma..” (zipping motion over lips)

And being the hyper diligent well-trained staff that you ARE..you called 911 immediately, right? What? And speak UP so Selma can hear you.

Ru had no pants in her closet.We know this for a fact; .What we don’t know is WHY she had no pants and what she DID with her pants she no longer has; .For this..we need to bring in our defendant.Hey! Lady Godiva! Girl wearing the kissy lips jammy pants, Liz Claiborne denim jacket and macaroni necklace (I threw away twice).Please state your name for the record.

“You know my name.It’s Ru’Mae”

ME: Ru’Mae what?

“Ru’Mae or – ..MAE NOT.”

Ahh hahahaha.F-u-n-n-y.

ENOUGH! Please ladies and gentlemen; ..I’ll need to ask that we have none of that snickering in my courtroom – . : now Ru, I’m going to ask you a question and I want you to answer it the best you can.WHERE ARE ALL THE PANTS THAT I BOUGHT YOU??????

You sold them.

And SELMA wins the pot.

-A

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by Robin Gorman Newman

I recently bought some dried flowers to put in a vase in our basement, and stumbled upon two empty plastic strawberry Jell-o containers stuffed into the base of the vase; . We had kept some Jell-o in our spare refrigerator downstairs, and clearly, Seth helped himself one day while playing down there.

We don’t fault him for indulging; . He has a sweet tooth. And, they are low calorie (not that he has a weight issue….though I like to keep an eye on his sugar intake). : but, we do take issue with him concealing the evidence and not admitting it when questioned. : how long had it been there, I wondered?

After this discovery, we decided to sift through the couch in the living room. Seth has a history of hiding food and vitamins under the back cushions; . We’ve known this, but thought that behavior was over. Apparently , it’s not.

My husband dug out rotting baby carrots, dried chicken shreds, melting chewable vitamin C pills, etc. It was a disgusting eyesore. We then moved the couch and dug around underneath it – . We got out the Dust Buster and went to town sucking up the crumbs, etc.

When I shared this story with a mom friend of kids in their 20s, she smirked and said “control.” At his young age (7), Seth has none, and it’s his way of reaching out for what little he might be able to snag – . : i understood that, but it’s a gross habit. And, also, Seth isn’t telling the truth when we ask if he ate all his carrots? That bothers me the most. He knows that if he eats his veggies, he can get dessert – . Is it too much to expect him to eat five raw, crunchy, juicy baby carrots (which he likes)?

To date, we’ve allowed him to have some meals in the living room if we’re not eating together as a family for
whatever reason. : therefore, we never watched him like a hawk to see what exactly he was eating of what was put on his plate.

“Have you thought about only permitting him to eat in the kitchen?” the mom said.

As obvious as that sounds, we had not required that. But, it makes sense.

We have put into place a policy that food is no longer to be consumed in the living room – . A snack perhaps…but not a meal; . At least until Seth earns back our trust, we told him.

It feels good to sit down with him in the kitchen and make conversation while he eats, even if I’m not.

I was amazed that we didn’t have bugs or a mouse problem, with all the leftovers that were unearthed.

Funny. Seth and I are similar….but just the opposite; . When I was growing up , I’d sometimes have a hidden stash in my room (under my bed) of food (sweets) I’d want to eat. : chocolate covered jelly rings, tootsie rolls, etc. : i guess that’s just as bad, in a different way.

I’ve since outgrown that habit…and I hope Seth will as well.

Robin Gorman Newman
Author/Speaker/Relationship Coach
www.LoveCoach.com
Robin wears many hats.She is the author of “How to Meet a Mensch in New York” and “How to Marry a Mensch” , and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Day New York, Live at Five, CNN, among others.She has been featured in newspapers, magazines, and on radio shows worldwide as a relationship expert.She works as The Love Coach, and offers private consults and workshops to singles, helping them lead active social lives – .She is also the founder of www.MotherhoodLater.com, a resource/community for those parenting later in life – . Robin holds an MBA in Marketing and is a seasoned publicist and a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors.

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