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Free-falling Advice

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Welcome to another edition of Free Advice Friday. Let’s get right to it and see who I can help or hinder this week. Dear Barbara Jean, We all suspect that the new girl in our … Continue reading →

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The Real Cold War

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Ever wonder how that cold war got started, what it was really about? Well, look no further – I have the true skinny on what that was honestly all about and it ain’t politics. It … Continue reading →

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The Childrens Hour, Thanksgiving Style

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! How was your Thanksgiving? Yes, mine was too. Far too much food, at least one drunk uncle and so much unsolicited advice that I’m set to avoid my family for at least another full year! … Continue reading →

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Well, I ain’t no Ma Kettle…

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there guys and dolls! Hope you all had a fine weekend. I had an educational experience, you might say. I have discovered that I am not just urbane, I’m very urban, as well. Let me fill you in. Thursday … Continue reading →

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