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I'm Just Say'n pack low sodium, low fat snacks for him before he heads out on the road. Good luck, and enjoy the journey! I'm just say'n. FACEBOOK SHOW-OFF Dear Carolyn, I have a friend who is always bragging on Facebook. She posts pictures of her fabulous life, awesome boyfriend, expensive vacations and newest purchases. I'm barely making it as a single mother of two kids. I drive a truck to pay the bills and would love to walk in her stilettoes for a day or two! I have considered "de-friending" her, but outside of Facebook, I like her and she's been a good friend over the years. Why do people feel like they need to show off their good fortune when so many are struggling? Kay Dear Kay, Consider the possibility that she's just enthusiastic about her life and unaware that it bothers you when she posts about her fabulous life. Another possibility is that she feels compelled to present an image that may or not may not be accurate Instead of "de-friending," just ignore the status up- Diversions dates and get on with your busy life. You can't control what she does but you can control how you react to it. Work on the art of not being impressed. I've always believed that if you have to talk about what you have, you are covering for what you have not. I'm just say'n. MOM NEEDS TEEN ASSISTANCE Dear Carolyn, My teenagers are driving me crazy. They don't listen to a word I say. What happened? They were so sweet when they were little! Is there anything I can do to get through these years? My husband is always on the road so he's no help. Sarah Sarah, The only thing to be done about teenagers is to en- dure the torture and hopefully come out alive on the other side. I hate them myself, but they do eventually grow out of it. And now, against all odds, I am actu- ally considered smart and funny again. Who knew? Don't let the traveling trucker dad escape the fun. He should suffer with you. Set up calls so he can weigh in on the latest transgression. I'm just say'n. Circle 304 on Reader Service Card or visit truckersnews.hotims.com JULY 2012 | TRUCKERS NEWS | 19