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The Pain of Disease and the Triumph of Togetherness

* Looking back on 5 years of ButYouDontLookSick.com There’s a pain that can be worse than any physical disease. It’s the loneliness you feel when you see your friends go out and do things without a second thought and how that is an impossible dream for you. How the simple act of attending class

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Sun Protection UV Clothing Product Reviews

I was going away to Mexico this summer and I was concerned about the sun- not only because of sunburn, but because of my Lupus. I find that I am more sun sensitive than most, so I wanted to find sun protection clothing which was both functional and fashionable, without spending a ton of money. I did

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5 year essay: My new “career” at ButYouDontLookSick.com

This month is the 5 year anniversary of ButYouDontLookSick.com!! I’m not an old timer like Wendy…I only joined ButYouDontLookSick.com on July 3, 2005. Since then, checking the message boards has been a daily activity – if not more than once a day – or an entire afternoon or evening! I don

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Wendy Jones, butyoudontlooksick.com Message Board Host Shares Her Thoughts on Our 5 Year Anniversary

This month is the 5 year anniversary of ButYouDontLookSick.com!! Wendy Jones, butyoudontlooksick.com Message Board Host Shares Her Thoughts on Our 5 Year Anniversary. 5 years, what an achievement. So many websites, or message boards don't make it to such a prestigious milestone, which just goes

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Spruce Up Your Yard Art And Knick-Knacks

A couple of months ago I was looking at my garden art (wind chimes, metal sculptures, rusted metal birdbath, wood signs, etc.) and was frustrated by their aged and rather ratty appearance! Coincidentally I had just found all my acrylic paints earlier in the week! (I'm still finding things from the m

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Website Review: Evite.com

During the month of June we are going to talk about entertaining tips! With summer coming, we all can use tips on how to stay in touch and have fun with less "spoons". Have you ever wanted to throw a get together, but knew it would be almost essential to know who could or could not make it to make

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Personal Essay: Just Let it Roll

I like to avoid stress. That is, I intentionally avoid adding stress, in addition to the everyday stresses I cannot avoid. For example, I can't avoid pain, no matter which way I dodge. I can't avoid the necessity of working or office politics. I can't avoid all family obligations and relationship st

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National US Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 25 – 31)

Hurricane Hazards The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins on June 1 and ends on November 30. Hurricanes threaten health and safety in several ways -- storm surges, high winds, tornadoes, and flooding. Knowing your risks before, during and after a storm, and what actions you should take, you reduce th

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Healthy Eating Month: Pick up a Book Instead of a Snack!

I find I eat more when I’m bored. Or when I’m depressed. Most time it has nothing to do with hunger, it’s just a nervous reaction. So find what works for you. For me, nothing is more relaxing than reading a bit and have a cup of herbal tea or some fruit juice. Another thing that keeps my

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Website Review: Abel&Cole: A Review of an Organic Food Delivery Service in the UK

It is Healthy Eating month at ButYouDontLookSick.com! In order to eat healthily, you need to have healthy food ready in the house in my opinion – when you’re low on Spoons and needing food, if it’s a choice between going to the grocery store to buy some ingredients for a proper meal or grabbin

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