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People write for different reasons. I write because if I didn't, I think I might burst with stored up passion for life events past and those up ahead and around the corner. We're living in a most

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood The myth of the good mother: 2 of 54
Is good mothering a myth? Some say yes and others say no, and to complicate things even more, we all have our own notion of what defines a "good mother." Whether a mother works, stays home, is strict or lax in terms of discipline has an impact on the children. Is parenting a matter of style or is it what we teach our childre... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Motivations for being an unpaid online writer: 1 of 26
Writing is a passion for people who are passionate about life and expression. Multiple rewards exist for both those who get paid to write and those who do not. Writing is not always about money, but for talented writers, the money will come along with the craft. The best way to create a brand that is you, is to put your writ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Religion: 3 of 69
Religion, Christianity, and "The Secret" A few members of the congregation came to me over the past week, asking me to comment on a film and a book called, "The Secret." If you haven't heard of this book that's sweeping the global community, you've been working too hard or taking too many naps. Does "The Secret" really hold ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How retailers can overcome the post-holiday rut: 1 of 23
Money flows freely during certain times of the year. In the US, Christmas is traditionally the season where retailers make up for sales slumps during the year. The sharp down turn in the economy brought forth a very low spending season this past year, and retailers are working hard to overcome weak holiday sales by offering ... More..
Health & Fitness > Infectious Diseases A look at swine flu in humans: 1 of 22
The news is inundated with reports of the new strain of swine flu since the first reports came out of Mexico. WHO (World Health Organization) has issued a phase 5 pandemic alert on the new strain of A virus, H1N1 that has commonly been tagged, "swine flu." What makes this A virus so scary is that there is no clear prognosis.... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss How to raise metabolism: 1 of 22
Raising metabolism is a question that weight watchers often wonder about when weight loss is not accomplished as efficiently as it could be. There are a number of reasons for weight gain that include slow metabolism caused by diet, nutrition, lifestyle, and medical conditions. It's important to know and understand the challe... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee Tips for buying coffee: 1 of 22
If you're an average American, you buy your coffee in a supermarket and choose the level of brew, mild to dark brew, of your favorite brand of coffee. You brew it in a drip coffee maker and you thoroughly enjoy that first cup in the morning. Perhaps you're a person who stops for a specialty coffee on the way to work. You may... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Mother's Day without mom: 2 of 43
My mother was strong, domineering and resourceful with a no nonsense attitude toward life. It took a very long time to understand how she came to be that way. Celebrating Mother's Day without her brings poignant memories of the relationship we missed. I don't remember exactly when I first became "smarter" than my mother, but... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Assessing George H. W. Bush's endorsement of John McCain: 1 of 19

Former President, George H.W. Bush endorsed John McCain four days after Mitt Romney the closest rival, withdrew from the race. The Bush endorsement came at a critical time in the race for the White House but it wasn't about delegates. McCain had already won two thirds of the delegates needed for the presidential nomination. ... More..
Sciences > Psychology How to tell if a loved one should see a psychiatrist: 1 of 19
Would you be able to tell if your loved one needed to see a psychiatrist? Signs and symptoms are usually present to signal that something isn't right but would you be able to recognize them? What kinds of signs or symptoms should you look for if you suspected that something was wrong? Symptoms vary from illness to illness, b... More..