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My Amazing Miasma of Muddled Methodology of Modern Life

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Whiz, bang, Friday… or, in your modern times, just another Blursday! Hang in there kittens, one day you’ll be let out of your pens again. But for now, don’t forget, I’m always here for you … Continue reading →

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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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Barbara Jean, Take a Letter

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Well, another Workday Wednesday is upon us, and let me tell you, I’ve had better. Or, let me tell you about it and I’ll feel better…. Anyhoo, I went in to work as per usual, … Continue reading →

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Oh, if Only All of Our Problems were so Small

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! How’s everyone doing? My wish for you is to have such trite problems as my two questioning ladies do today (of course, we won’t tell them their problems are just small potatoes, will we). Let’s … Continue reading →

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Advice for the Valentine Hearted

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Do tell, is your Valentine’s Day going swoonily? Mine is, of course. More ardent admirers than I can shake a stick at. And who to choose for my dinner and dancing date tonight? Sigh, so … Continue reading →

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Fantastically Free Advice for the Fretful

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Say, it’s already Friday, and you know what that means – time for some not so great advice that you really don’t need. Let’s see what are willing victims, er, participants are troubled about today. … Continue reading →

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Helping to Get Rid of the Little Lows of Life

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Ever find that you’re in a dilemma that you just don’t know how to get out of? Never fear, I’m here to offer some smart (okay, actually not that smart, more smartass if you want … Continue reading →

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Marginal Guidance for Important Social Issues

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Free advice Friday is here. And quite frankly, it seems to be the only thing free around this time of year, doesn’t it? Anyhoo, yours truly has received some rather timely dilemmas this week and … Continue reading →

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Holiday Advice for the Seasonally Addled

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Hope your seasonal plans are going along just spiffily. I’ve got letters from a couple of women who could use a little help making their Christmases a little brighter. Let’s get right to free advice … Continue reading →

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Help is Here for the Holidays

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there guys and dolls! This week I have some fretful friends in need of some Christmas crisis relief. Are you in holiday hot water? Send me a note, there’s still time for me to get you back on Santa’s … Continue reading →

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