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When my bf racked up 12 hospital visits in two years before his death, I became an expert on making them comfortable for both of us. I loaded up on library books until he lost most of his vision in an adverse reaction to blood thinners; I brought in permitted food and drink from a local supermarket known for its prepared foods; I bought a portable DVD player and he watched hours of movies and TV shows, as well as listening to CDs on his laptop. I washed our clothes at a nearby laundromat (he wore t-shirts most of the time, rather than the hospital gowns). Just did everything possible to make our time in care bearable. (I stayed with him most of the time -- that's how we handle hospital stays in my tribe, and it became even more important as he declined.) From 2007 to 2009, I kept a list of his meds in my purse and a packed bag in my truck so that whenever he had an emergency, I was ready to follow the ambulance.

I'm with miranar -- AT finally features someone over 30, a woman of substance and style. You rock, Mary!

Han, I LOVE your room. The only thing I'd change is the the wall with the picture groupings, but that's a recent personal change -- in the past, I've done just that in my bedroom, and still do it in other rooms. It's just that, now that I'm getting old (51), I need more open wall space in my bedroom. But it looks SO GOOD in yours! Wishing you all the luck in winning!

Lori, your home is beautiful. Also, I'm sure you've heard this before, but you're a dead ringer for Lisa Loeb.

I love this kitchen -- especially the backsplash and the shelves of cookbooks in the dining room! Both ideas I plan to borrow when my kitchen is finally renovated. Did you use glass or plexi, Maggie? I also agree with everyone else who loved the cabinets.

Buzzk, I'm sick of the word "curated" as well. Precious and twee ...

Ben Affleck is the best part of the Argo set.

I need to do something, because my lovely old desk has a seriously damaged top and I wasn't looking forward to sanding & painting. I like roberto's solution of rubber flooring.

I'm not a big fan of elbow grease, mainly because I'm dealing with fibromyalgia, but I'm a big fan of sticking with a job until it's done right.

What a cute lady! Why does she wear a tie every day?

Also, SK, you look fabulous.

Love it!