Thank you, Victoria and Eahamel for more beauties. I have been fantasizing about apple scent in yellow, and Victoria gave the answer, Alberic Barbier. Hansa is great in deep pink. Eahamel, I always love Carefree Beauty here in Chicagoland - it's more stunning than the boring Knock-outs. I'll check out Old Blush and Blush Noisette. My sister in her 60's, who is never married said to me, "I want to give you this advance ... because when I die, I want to leave something beautiful behind." That speaks well for gardeners: the least we can do is to leave behind something beautiful that grace the planet earth after we die. The house at the corner is in foreclosure, abandoned for years. There's a mighty ugly climbing rose that went wild. It's a real eye-sore for the neighborhood. I will NEVER plant climbing rose in my zone 5a, and neither does the rose park nearby. In contrast, I remember the house with a big garden of hybrid teas in front. It was the highlight of my long walk home during my junior high years in Michigan. Someone mentioned Rose de Rescht thrived while abandoned in Illinois. Another mentioned Louis Odier thrived with beauty when no one watered him. That's the type of beauty I'm after. Something that grace the earth, rather than being an eyesore.

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What is the image you have of your body? What are your feelings and thoughts about it? Body image is ever changing. From childhood to adulthood, our body changes, but also the perception we ourselves have of it. Often, through menopause, the fat deposits on women’s bodies change from the lower to the central part of the body. This can result in negative body image and increase lack of confidence and eventually depression. Some changes that come with menopause, like hot flushes, can at times change women's perception of their own bodies. Some might even think they no longer have control over their bodies, or that they don't know themselves any longer. Your body image reflects, in a way, your inner self, so your well-being and emotional health is important. There are, however, some basic aspects of your body you need to take special care of: Physical Activity It is important to dedicate at least 30 minutes to some sort of physical activity. Whether it is walking, swimming, stretching, or practicing some sport, it is not only good for your body, but also for your spirit. Discipline is essential: once you start, you'll want to take some time every day to get active. There are plenty of online resources you can visit to get tips and ideas on exercises and routines you can follow to get you started: • GoForYourLife.com: Extensive web site dedicated to physical activity and healthy eating. You can get great tips for different types of activities you can get into, such as walking, active recreation, sports, and safety tips. • WomenFitness.net: This site is focused on women's health and fitness. It has a section especially dedicated to menopausal women with recommended exercises for different regions of the body. • Project-aware.org: Another complete website related to exercise in different stages of life. It has a thorough section covering the best exercises for postmenopausal women, including flexibility exercises and general fitness. • Womens-menopause-health.com: Helps you get tips and reading material to get you started on you physical activities and exercises. Healthy Eating Nutrition is also very important when at this stage. If you don't follow a healthy diet, it will impact on your health and overall physical appearance, so it is crucial that you are aware of what makes good eating habits. Needless to say, being overweight will have a negative impact on your body image and the way you feel about it. Eating well, however, does not mean starving or make extreme sacrifices: the importance of a healthy diet is that it is balanced. To get more info, check out these great sites online: • ManagingKenopaus.org.au: Great resource for postmenopausal women, covering both physical activities and healthy eating recommendations. Especially designed for women that want to make the most out of their life at this stage. • Healthy-Eating-Made-Easy.com: The secret of healthy eating for menopausal women: what to and not to eat, nutrition facts, comparative tables, weight gain prevention, and more. • WomensHealth.gov: The Federal Government Source for Women's Health Information site offers thorough information regarding dieting, eating right, and also good ideas for exercise and physical activities. Feel free to publish this article on your website or blog. If you do, please add this info about the author: “Written by Katty Mann. You can find more of her articles at www.KentonBruiceMD.com” Kenton Bruice MD kentonbruicemd@gmail.com www.KentonBruiceMD.com” 9570 S Kingston Court, Suite 100 Denver - Englewood - Colorado 80112 - (303) 957-6686 Here is a link that might be useful: Kenton Bruice MD

These are just some of the things you need to consider. Familiarize yourself with the discrimination in housing laws. You want to make sure you don't run afoul of them, even in innocent ways. Example, if buyers ask regarding your neighborhoods' or neighbors' ethnicity, religious persuasion, or sexual orientation, politely decline to answer. Familiarize yourself with disclosure requirements for your location. Have any required disclosures ready to hand out. Have blank sales agreements at hand. You will have to learn what kind of earnest money is customary in your location and how you are going to handle it (hold check, deposit in an account, etc). The sales agreement will need to be vetted by a local real estate attorney. Have a closing agent lined up. Best is your real estate attorney. Worst is their real estate attorney. Neutral is someone that customarily handles closings, but isn't an agent of either party, such as a title company. Be extremely cautious of any buyer who has an attorney that wants to negotiate with your attorney. That is all done at the attorneys' billable rates. Get a signed sales agreement that is satisfactory to you first, then run it by your attorney. Decide on an advertising strategy. An impossible-to-read-at-speed pencil written sign on your lawn isn't it, yet you would be amazed how many do just that. Plan how to handle the phony inquiries that will come from agents trying to get a listing on your property, and scam artists who want you to agree to some nefarious scheme or supply personal information to them. Be especially careful responding to automated emails that will arrive if you manage to list on the Internet somewhere, which of course you should do. Obviously, there is a lot more to it. This is just a taste of the stuff I went through, and the property I sold didn't even have a house on it.