_ Octopus and Other Aliens By Sondra Forsyth blog It was my eleven-year-old grandson who gently pointed out to me that the plural of octopus is octopuses, not octopi. […]
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_ A Name Can Ruin Romance By Sondra Forsyth blog I remembered an incident in my life after reading my writer friend, Barbara BallingerΓÇÖs story, “WhatΓÇÖs in a name” here. […]
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Breast Cancer, Mammograms & Menopause By Sondra Forsyth blog The news media has lots to say about breast cancer, mammograms, and menopause. At times, I find myself a bit […]
_ Mental & Emotional Health Common Mental Health Issues: When To Go It Alone and When to Seek Help By Sondra Forsyth article Life gets stressful. WeΓÇÖre all guilty of habits and behaviors that arenΓÇÖt exactly awesome for our mental health. Obsessing over … Read More→
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