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Where's the restroom?

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       It's important -- for many women -- to locate the restrooms, wherever they are!     I'm 66 years old and actually in very good health.      That said, I have a consistent worry that I share with a whole lot of other women. To wit: Where is the restroom?     Yep, bladder issues are a common concern for many women. According to the Mayo Clinic News Service , this worry occurs in 1 of every 4 women over 20 years of age. Issues includes leakage of some kind, or other related matters.     "Where ever I am, I go ahead and find the restrooms," a friend said recently. That was comforting to hear as it's something I do myself!     As an example: My husband Steve and I walk several days a week at Scott County Park, all year long. For part of the year the restrooms are closed and that encourages planning. I generally walk two miles, come home to "rest" a bit, and head back to walk or run two miles.      This is pretty fail-safe but I have had incidents, and

Living a life of lists

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                                               This is an example of a list that I make every day.                                                      This is a list that I make before shopping      I love to make lists as I aim to be productive each and every day.     I do this as a habit and I also believe it is comforting to have hobbies, goals and the like.       In addition, I can't seem to remember what I want to do unless I make a list!     I read a daily newspaper, and that is my top goal. Second most important goal is exercise, on a somewhat daily basis. The house is kept clean, and I mark that on lists, as well as normal items. As an example: Wednesday is Trash Day, so husband Steve and I make sure the trash is out and bin is filled.     There is  research to support this practice, which I have been doing ever since I can remember. See an article from The Guardian, online :      "Dr. David Cohen, an author and  psychologist, explains our love of lists is due to thr