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Reuniting with long lost relatives can be an emotional experience—one in which you can’t predict the outcome. Before you make contact, it’s important to clarify your rationale for wanting to connect.  Do you simply want them to know that you exist? Are you suffering from a terminal illness and seeking closure? Do you lack other family or a solid support system? Has a parent or grandparent recently passed away, prompting this sudden interest? Think long and hard about why you want to do this beforehand. Always keep in the forefront of your mind that this has all been hidden for quite a while, and the door might not be open! It’s also a good idea to anticipate how you expect them to react. Of course, you don’t know them, but perhaps recounting the details of why you were separated in the first place can help you determine how a possible reunion would play out.  For example, if you were the secret love-child of a married man, your introduction to half-siblings might lead to everyone finding out about an instance of infidelity. If your half-siblings are from a wealthy background, they might distrust your motives, assuming you want something from them. In addition, if your half-siblings are young and your biological parent is still married, it may be very upsetting for them to learn that their parent’s marriage consisted of this betrayal. If either of your parents is alive or in your life, talking to them may assist with your decision-making. They may not approve of your desire to connect with your half-siblings, or they may have some insights about your relatives that haven’t been previously shared.  Choose a time when everyone is feeling relaxed, present, and free of distractions and approach the subject. Bring up the topic by saying, “Mom/Dad, I have been thinking about my half-siblings a lot lately. As I grow older, I really have a desire to get to know them. What do you think about that?"  Be prepared for the possibility that your own parent also might not want to open it up.

summary: Question your reasons for making contact. Weigh possible negative consequences. Get the advice of your parents, if possible.


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Tucking in your shirt is appropriate when wearing cropped jeans in formal settings. It will also highlight your figure. Unless you're wearing something like a blouse or button, which does not tuck in easily, tuck your shirt into your jeans in casual settings. Cropped jeans can be worn to formal occasions, especially black jeans. However, they are a somewhat casual accessory. Therefore, it's best to go for a formal top if you're wearing your jeans to a formal event. Go for something like a button down shirt or a dressy blouse if you're wearing your jeans somewhere like the office.  You can also try a formal turtleneck, which can look professional in an office setting. During the cooler months, try pairing cropped jeans with a sweater. This can add warmth as well as formality to cropped jeans. A formal blazer or cardigan can give an otherwise casual look a professional feel.  For example, wear a blazer over a tank-top to make cropped jeans feel professional. You can also try adding a cardigan to a sleeveless sweater. Cropped jeans go with many types of shoes. Opt for professional flats, heels, and boots if you're wearing them somewhere like work or a more formal gathering. When wearing boots, make sure your pant legs fall below your jeans. Cropped jeans work with any number of accessories depending on the occasion. You can try things like scarves and hats when it's cooler out. Lighter scarves and jewelry such as watches and necklaces can work for the warmer months.  For a work setting, try a formal necklace like a pearl necklace. Stud earrings are also classic professional accessories.

summary: Tuck in your shirt. Add a dressier top. Use professional layers. Wear professional shoes. Add some accessories.


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It's not enough to merely kill the adult bees or the reproducing females; you need to kill the bee larvae in their nests in order to keep them from reproducing. Apply insecticidal dust to the holes burrowed by the carpenter bees to ensure that larvae that are hatched will be killed.  Make sure you use dust to stop the reproduction cycle; other insecticides can become absorbed into the wood or wear off before the larvae are hatched. Do not seal up the hole when first applying the insecticide dust. This forces the carpenter bees to burrow new holes, meaning there's a chance they won't pass through the insecticide. After the bees have all been removed from existing burrows, seal the holes with plugs, puddy, or caulking compound to prevent their future use by other bees.  Make sure all the bees are dead before plugging the existing holes. Any carpenter bees that become trapped by the plugs will simply drill new tunnels into the wood around them. The best time to fill in these holes is in the fall months. Although carpenter bees can attack all wood surfaces, they tend to prefer untreated wood. Paint or stain with varnish any untreated wooden surfaces outside that may attract carpenter bees. Painted wood is slightly better at discouraging infestation than stained wood, but the difference is effectively marginal. The final step to preventing carpenter bee infestation is to spray insecticide on outdoor wooden surfaces that may attract carpenter bees. If you'd prefer not to use insecticide, hanging bee traps near wooden surfaces is also an effective deterrent.  Particularly vulnerable areas include underneath rail sidings, under decks, and around window sills. Untreated wood is especially vulnerable to infestation and should be treated with insecticide if it hasn't been painted or stained.
summary: Use insecticidal dust to stop the cycle of reproduction. Plug the carpenter bee holes after all the bees have been killed. Stain or paint outdoor wooden surfaces to discourage bee infestation. Spray wooden surfaces with insecticide in the spring.