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Pardo (front), Jessica (left) and Dion (right) pose for a selfie aboard the plane. (Photo: Sherly Pardo)

Flying Solo

I Want Them to Know How Much It Meant Area Woman Only Passenger on Flight to Say Goodbye to Mom A McLean woman flying home to see her dying mother one last time was the only passenger on her recent flight.   Sheryl Pardo’s mother, Sandra Wilkins, entered hospice care in the
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Single woman sitting alone on a bean bag chair beside a table with presents, a metal Christmas tree and a metal star sitting on it. (Photo: Getty Images)

All Alone

How to Handle Being Single at the Holidays Even the most independent among us may find it challenging to be without a significant other during the holiday season. This is a time designated for intimate, holiday-themed outings and warm gatherings. We may want someone to hold hands
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Drop hints but don't ruin the surprise. (Photo: Shutterstock)Drop hints but don't ruin the surprise. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Gifting on a Budget

Perfect Gift, Perfect Price The pressure of holiday shopping is upon us. From family to friends, our bank accounts are suffering from all the gifts we are shopping for this season. And for those with significant others, that is just another added expense. Often times you want to
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