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Who should get final say in who is chosen to be in a wedding party?. Planning a wedding can be an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. There are a lot of decisions that have to be made, from who to invite as guests, to what the theme will be, to a lot of nitty-gritty details.

*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by a family member who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. We all have items we put away for a rainy day or other reasons. For example, my maternal grandmother had a set of beautifully embroidered sheets that she never used. The edges of the flat sheet and the openings of the pillowcases bore delicately sewn flowers.

*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by a family member who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. According to my mother, dating my father was quite an adventure. She didn't mean it in a good way.

After being in several emotionally unhealthy relationships, my cousin decided to “knit” her dealbreakers into the conversation early on. Sometimes she would mention her non-negotiables before the conversation moved off the app. For example, if she didn’t want to date someone who smoked cigarettes, she would write something like, “I’m a nonsmoker, so I’d prefer to date someone who doesn’t smoke.”

Amid high inflation, many Texans are worried about the rising cost of living. "Consumers who are struggling to afford their day-to-day lifestyle tend to rely more on credit cards and carry higher monthly balances making them financially vulnerable," according to a survey published by CNBC.

Just south of Bay Harbor in Biscayne Bay hides the most exclusive community in Florida. Indian Creek is home to some of the World's wealthiest and most powerful individuals. It's often called the Billionaire Bunker and carries that nickname for a good reason.

Should a bride ever call off the best day of her life to appease someone else’s sorrow?. After so many wedding delays due to the pandemic, it's safe to say that there are a lot of brides and grooms who are excited to finally tie the knot and have the best day of their lives.

**This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by a close friend, who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. My friend, who has been in a relationship for a little more than a year, called me in a panic recently.

**This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events that I have experienced firsthand; used with permission. I didn’t realize that my former partner kept score in our relationship until it was over. He’d been silently keeping a tally of all the money he’d spent on me for years. Although the things that I did for him made his life better and easier, he did not measure non-monetary deeds in the same way.

*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by a family member who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. My grandmother knew she would not live forever, but she thought she would live to be a lot older than most people. When she was a young girl, a fortune teller said she would live to be 120 years old, and she believed her. She bragged about it all the time.

May 2022, The Denver Zoo celebrated Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month by partnering with the Filipino American Community of Colorado. This marked the first year for this festival. The AAPI festival featured multicultural dance, music, art, workshops and community engagement. But you don’t have to wait for next year’s event. Year-round the Zoo celebrates the Asian cultures and countries through their animals, conservation programs and wonderful exhibits.

Hear all the details of the 'Grow Solar Chicagoland' group-buy program in a Facebook Live event held this Wednesday, May 25th. (CHICAGO) With inflation rising everywhere on seemingly every product and service, Chicagoans are looking to save money where they can. One of those places you might be able to save a buck could be in your electric bill. However, according to the nonprofit Illinois Public Interest Research Group (Illinois PIRG), electric bills in Chicagoland are likely only to get worse. ComEd is proposing a $199 million rate hike starting next year.

**This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by a close friend, who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. “Jealousy can be a menacing emotion if left unchecked. It can make you behave in ways you never thought possible and drive a wedge between you and those you love.” I said that to a friend who was sure that her boyfriend was cheating.

Kourtney Kardashianimage by Toglenn on Wikipedia Commons/Creative Commons Attribution. Famous Kourtney Kardashian's wedding to Travis Barker, already her husband after the civil ceremony in California and the one in Las Vegas, happened this weekend in Portofino, Italy. (according to Vanityfair Italy)

*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events I experienced firsthand; used with permission. When I worked in the city, I would visit the nearest Dunkin' Donuts franchise during my lunch break. I enjoyed sitting alone with my cup of coffee and relaxing for an hour before returning to work. Sometimes I brought along a coworker or two if I wanted the company, but I mostly went by myself.

*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by a family member who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. My mother worked at a jewelry shop in the 1960s. While working at the shop one afternoon, one of her coworkers went to the ladies' room, used the facilities, and then walked back to the floor where everyone else was hard at work making costume jewelry out of rhinestones.

*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events I experienced firsthand; used with permission. My boyfriend and I spent the day at an amusement park. As we walked up a flight of stairs to board one ride, a leather wallet tumbled out of a man's pocket a few steps ahead of us.

Is it ever justified to hold a person’s appearance against them?. After years of postponements due to the pandemic, many engaged couples are finally ready to make their nuptials happen.

*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by a family member who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. My father is a very picky person. Not only have I witnessed this firsthand, but my mother has told me all about his pickiness in great detail. One area in which my father is particularlyparticular involves his socks.

**This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events that I have experienced firsthand; used with permission. In dating, you never know what kind of person you’ll meet. But for the most part, we are all searching for the same thing — someone who will accept us for who we are and make us feel loved (even if we don’t love them back).