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Today’s Advice may be a Help or Hindrance

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Friday’s upon us again. Rumor has it that plenty of you are stuck at home with your, er, loved ones. And how would that be going? I’ve got a couple of letters from some rather … Continue reading →

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Iffy Motherly Advice

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Can you believe it? Another Friday finally showed up. Hope you haven’t eaten too much Halloween candy. Those little devils add up past girdle capacity. Trust me, I know. Time for a bit more not … Continue reading →

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Grow, Change or Stay the Same?

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Do you often hear voices in your head? Well I do, or should I say my girls Andrea and Heather do (sometimes I forget that I’m the fictional alter ego and my real writer girls … Continue reading →

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Remember, that Thing does more than just Hold Up your Hat

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! You know, there is a lot of hot air around these days and I’m not just talking about the warm summer breezes. My girls and I have been reading so many of the posts and … Continue reading →

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