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Author: Mary R. Dufresne

Losing Those Pandemic Pounds

This is really embarrassing. But I’m sure I’m not alone. I somehow got the guts to get on the scales last month and discovered that I had gained 23 pounds during the pandemic. Is this what they mean by middle-aged spread? I felt like a slug. Deep sigh. It was […]

Can You Change Careers Over 40?

Changing careers at any age is tough, but for many reasons it is perceived as being more difficult once you hit 40. However, if 50 is the new 30, that makes 40 the new 20, but with the advantage of 20 years of experience under your belt! So, what is […]

Sweetbreads, Shortcake, Shortbread

Okay, it’s time to clear up the shortbread confusion once and for all. Today I went to a pot luck party. I brought tourtiere, a traditional French Canadian meat pie that my grandmother used to make. One guy said, “Aw man…you didn’t bring your sweetbreads!” To this I replied, “Nope, […]

The Features of a Good Training Plan

Are you one of those who wait until the last minute to start training for an upcoming race? If so, you may be at the risk of serious injuries. After all, struggling to win the race will put additional stress on your body. To be on the safe side, you […]

Hepatitis B – A Potential Life-Threatening Disease

Every one of us must have heard of a disease called hepatitis. Some of us even read about it in school. Hepatitis has three types. There is Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. Hepatitis A is the infectious type transmitted through contaminated water. The other two types (Hepatitis B […]

The Rise of the Tattoo and Tattoo Artists in Delhi

Tattoo as an art form has been in our culture since time immemorial, and since it’s trending these days, you may want to rekindle your fascination for it. The Best Tattoo Artists in Delhi are only a click away. My body is my journal, and my tattoos are my story. […]

Freelance Writing: How to Become Super Successful

Freelance writing is how many writers earn money. Writing books is great too, but the income may not be consistent enough to live on, or it may not be enough. That’s why many writers turn to freelance writing to make sure that they can earn a full-time income from their […]