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This American Woman Waited 90 Years to Vote for a Female President, Then Died After Casting Her Ballot

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For the first time in U.S. history, a woman is the presidential nominee for a major political party — something many never thought they’d be able to see in their lifetimes.

In a post to the National Pantsuit Day Facebook group on Wednesday, member Scott Harris decided to share a photo of one of these very people: His 90-year-old mother, Anita Harris. In the photo, Anita is all smiles and holding her mail-in ballot for the election. As Scott reveals in the post, she died just days after the photo was taken.

“My mom. Voting for HRC. She waited 90 years. She passed away last night. She’ll be cheering from above Tuesday [night],” the caption read.

As Scott explained in an interview with the Huffington Post, his mother had been in hospice care for about eight months before the photo was taken. He added that he was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support he’d received after posting it.

“What is amazing is that human kindness still exists within this contentious election,” he said. “Just shows ‘Love Trumps Hate.'”

In a follow-up post to the Facebook group, Scott went on to thank everyone for their condolences and well-wishes, and to assure fellow group members they would be fighting hard for Hillary for the remainder of the election in Anita’s honor.

To everyone who has taken a moment to send condolences on my mom’s passing after her vote: My family is intimately involved in the HRC campaign. We are spread out over the nation with family and friends. I cannot express how my family is overwhelmed by the responses. We are utterly shocked that you all have taken time to simply make a condolence. Mom was a “Roosevelt Dem” as she would say. And damn proud of it. You all have eased the broken hearts of a family and given mom the greatest gift of going viral with her simple statement. Thank you all. Onward and upward!

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6 Ways To Keep Your Woman Happy

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• Affirm her daily. Tell her she looks great when she leaves for work. Send her out the door with a hug, a kiss, a love note. Do it all again when you see her later at home. Let others know that you’re proud she’s your girl. Brag about how much you love it when she cooks your favorite food. Hold her hand in public. Escort her like a gentleman. Get her a drink at the party. Most of all, tell her you love her and show her you do.

• Be silly with her. One of the best parts of a relationship is having those moments together when you’re both just enjoying each other’s company. Re-tell the awkward moments when you were dating. Or the first time you got embarrassed in front of the other. Who says play time ends when you’re no longer a child? Laugh and connect. These are precious memories that will reinforce your bond.

• Ask her what she would like to do on those special occasion days throughout the year. But don’t ask an open-ended question. Ask her to choose between Choice A, Choice B, or Choice C. For example, “Hey honey, your birthday is coming up. I was thinking we could either try that new restaurant you’ve been wanting to go to, or I could pack a picnic and we could hike that trail we’ve been talking about, or I could set up a spa day and we can get massages since I know you enjoy them.” The point is you plan the date. This shows that you’ve taken the time to 1) notice her interests and 2) make an effort to plan something that will make her feel extra special.

• Give her your full attention. Women are social creatures. We like to talk! We just want to tell you something funny happened at work or something new that we’ve learned or that something is on our minds. Even if it means you saying, “Would it be ok if we talk in a little bit? I really want to finish watching this game and then I am all ears.” Most women would accept that. And if the information/situation is really urgent, we would say so.

• Acknowledge when you mess up. Recognize that you hurt her by your words or actions. A simple statement either verbally or written will do. It has to be genuine. It should also be done privately so that there is no distraction and an opportunity for conversation can take place. Include suggestions on how both of you can avoid that situation from happening again. This shows that you’ve done some reflection. Perhaps you can mutually agree that she does this and you do that, so that anger and frustration are minimized in the future.

• Offer her help when you see her struggling. No one knows her better than you. You notice she’s not her usual self, she seems stressed, quick to snap back. Women tend to be overwhelmed with the “to do” list inside their heads. Instead of saying, “What’s wrong with you?” Ask her, “How can I help you?” And when she spouts off a list of things to do, instead of absorbing the stress, calmly reassure her that you’re there to help her and ask her to prioritize the top two items that you can do. When you’re done folding that basket of laundry and packing the kids’ lunches, go back to her and tell her that you’re ready for the next task. She’ll know that she can count on you.

By engaging in these six activities, you will show your love and appreciation for your girl and she will reciprocate. That’s what a partnership is all about. Your woman will indeed, be happy and you will be too.

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Marrying An Ugly Man/ Woman Will Make You Happy For The Rest Of Your Life. TRUE OR FALSE?

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If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life
Never make a pretty woman your wife
So from my personal point of view
Get an ugly girl to marry you.

“If You Wanna Be Happy” by Jimmy Soul

The idea behind this well known song of the 1960s was if you don’t want a wife who is high maintenance or cheats, marry a woman who is ugly, and so grateful to have a husband – that she’ll take good care of you and never be disloyal.

To many this was a very funny song; to others it was sexist and rude because it insinuates that a pretty woman will be demanding, difficult and unfaithful to her husband. Obviously, the songwriter thinks that an ugly woman is more likely to appreciate her husband and work harder to make him happy because “no one else will.”

So the question for many is: Will you be happier if you marry someone (female or male) who is unattractive?

Of course, those who are experienced and enlightened know that beauty is only skin deep. What matters most are the special qualities that make up the inside of a person. A wholesome woman (or man) of character is prettier (or more handsome) than someone who looks appealing on the outside but is shallow and undeveloped on the inside.

For those of us who watch TV and pay attention to the social media, it’s clear that both men and women are over-focused on beauty. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be physically attracted to the other person. But, when one is obsessed with finding someone beautiful or handsome, it is easy to loose sight of the more durable and profoundly important qualities that should be valued – such as love, affection, chemistry, communication, commitment, generosity, friendliness, humor, patience, wisdom, intellect, and loyalty that remain long after beauty fades.

Nevertheless, our culture promotes myths about how physical attraction (or lack of it) can lead to finding a happy relationship. When asked, “Are you better off marrying an ugly woman,” people have strong reactions to the question:

“Men who only want pretty girls for their looks will get what they deserve because often those women are so shallow.”

“The more attractive she is, the higher the maintenance a woman becomes. When was the last time you saw a supermodel cook, clean and service her man like a king?”

“If what a man values most is a woman’s looks, he’s probably pretty insecure with lots of self-esteem problems.”

Many men do seek out trophy wives versus ugly or plain wives because, sadly, it increases their own, low self-esteem. Some (insecure) males like the idea of having a wife who is more of a “plain-Jane” because they think that will lessen the likelihood that she’ll cheat on them (i.e. “ugly women have fewer opportunities to cheat”). Others are heard to say, “If your wife is hot and she’s out somewhere socializing, you’ll always worry and be suspicious of what might happen.”

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The Real Reason Pharrell Doesn’t Age

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In an exclusive interview with Yahoo Beauty, American singer, Pharrell Williams revealed the secret behind his endless youthful appearance. Read the interview below:

You seem to possess the remarkable ability of not aging. What’s your secret?

Williams: Well, first of all, my mom and dad. I have to thank them. But also, maintenance! You know? Sustaining what you have. The most important thing you can do to look after your face is… you look after your face. Look at what you have going on; if you have a dermatologist, have that conversation. It doesn’t take augmentation to sustain—but to each his own.

You have to have some sort of routine or tip to share with us.

Williams: For me, I just clean my face like anyone else. I use cold water to close my pores… very basic things. You’d be surprised what awareness and vigilance can do for you—in all areas of your life, not just your skin.

That’s very true. Your skin can be a reflection of what’s going on inside, too.

Williams: Yes. I think the most important part is the awareness and vigilance. There’s no product that can give you that. It’s never going to take care of your face like awareness and vigilance. That’s the number-one thing for me.

Credit: Yahoo