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Who was St Valentine? From CoPilot:- St. Valentine, a 3rd-entury Roman priest, is best known as the patron saint of lovers, and his legacy is celebrated on February 14, known as Valentine's Day. Early Life and Martyrdom St. Valentine is believed to have been a priest in Rome during the reign...

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You and I are on the same wavelength with this one.

A bit late to be worrying about what happened all those years ago. If you think that you have been emotionally damaged, I recommend some counselling to help you get back on track.

Exactly my thinking. Since my 75th birthday I have been required to have a vision test by my GP every 2 years as part of a fitness to drive report that includes an assessment of my general health. He checks me over and submits the form electronically. I am now 83 and when I turn 85 I will not...

My first thought is that judging distance is not all that good if you can only depend on vision from your good eye. That could affect your driving. If I were you, I would cover the left side of your spectacles with brown paper. Then you may be better able to assess your capacity to drive safely...

I visit the podiatrist 5 to 6 times per year. It is part of my health plan that is supervised by my GP and subsided by government and health fund. I can no longer trim my own toe nails, something I used to do in the bath. I have short broad feet but I have no major problems thanks to my mother...

How long is a piece of string? In Australia, a lot depends on where you live (city v regional or rural) and whether you have medical insurance. I had 6 joint replacements during my seventies (I'm 83 now) and had top level hospital cover. My wait time in Sydney for a private hospital was minimal...

I am over awed by the boy's tenacity and his love for his family. His mother also deserves praise for her part in keeping her other children alive until rescued. Inside she must have been dreading losing all of her children and I suspect that is what gave her the strength to stay alive. It was...

And I have a delightful 3 yo great granddaughter. May she never meet sex predators, male or female in her whole lifetime. The phrase "love of money is the root of all evil" is ringing in my head as I write this. It is found in 1 Timothy 6:10.

I still take a walking stick, sometimes a walker, with me when I go out and may be walking over uneven ground or likely to become fatigued. The stick is good to steady me over uneven ground and also helps me to quicken my pace when necessary. The walker, with a seat, allows me to sit down when I...

@MarcKS, at 60, you are kinda young. Very soon I will have travelled around the Sun 83 times. I'm kinda old. This older woman wishes Beezer and MarcKS a happy birthday, with many more on the far horizon.

I second what @seadoug said. Your father's sudden passing has all of you in shock right now and you need time to grieve. Take care of each other; especially look after your mother. Even though she may tell you that she is OK, do not take her word for that. Your father would expect you to watch...

As an adolescent I read both Grimms' and Anderson's fairy stories. I remember Anderson's tales being worse than Grimm's when it came gruesomeness. It must be said, however, that I did not read them in the original languages. Neither had been Disneyfied either.

I wish you strength to handle whatever is coming at you both. Cancer treatment has advanced dramatically in recent years and while the treatment may difficult, it is delivering good results.