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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Judging your own parents differently after you become a parent: 2 of 16

My mom started looking really smart when I was about 19 or 20. When I had my first child, she looked incredibly smart and far more patient than I had realized. She seemed to know and do an awful lot of stuff that I had never given her credit for. How had I been so oblivious? I also realized how hard she worked and how hard o...
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology US Election candidates for 2008: Will the real GOP conservatives please stand up?: 1 of 8

What does the GOP stand for today? It is supposed to be the more conservative of the two parties, but it is no longer representative of conservative values. The Republican Party may still call itself conservative, but the term like so many others, has clearly been redefined. Conservatives are feeling more than a little left ...
Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) Are refurbished electronics worth the savings?: 3 of 18

Whether or not refurbished electronics are worth the savings depends on different things. There are many variables such as how hefty the discount might be, whether or not the component is a trusted name brand item, if there is any warranty provided or an opportunity to purchase an extended warranty, and if the item is seen a...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) The truth behind "child protection reform": 2 of 12

Child "Protection" Reform is desperately needed in this country, as well as in many others. Even those who embrace government intrusion and expect the government to micromanage families will tell you, "The system is broken." You can pick up a newspaper or turn on the TV and see for yourself, or go a step further and do some ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Perspectives on California's proposed "spanking law": 3 of 13

Until people stop arrogantly judging others and disingenuously equating spanking to "violence," we will continue to see intrusive bills such as the anti-spanking bill in California. People need to learn that there is a difference between a swat on the bottom and a "beating." Contrary to the "it takes a village" mentality, th...
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Why the HPV Vaccine should be mandatory: 1 of 4

The HPV Vaccine should be mandatory if you want to help make pharmaceutical companies richer. So far, that's about the only real reason for such tactics, yet people all over the country are jumping on the forced medical treatment bandwagon. Hey, no need for long term testing of safety or efficacy, let's just cave in to fear ...
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Why politicians lie: 9 of 34

Why do politicians lie? There's a simple answer to this question. They lie because they can. Who is going to hold them accountable, their constituents? For the most part, such a thought is laughable. Too many people are caught up in party politics and special interests that few people actually put the best interests of the c...
Sports & Recreation > Baseball (Other) Why steroids have sullied Major League baseball: 6 of 21

Does anyone really have to ask why steroids have sullied Major League Baseball? Maybe we do have to ask, because apparently major league ball players have forgotten that not only are they blessed enough to be paid millions to play a game- but that they are also role models. Some say they didn't ask to be role models and don'...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Playground exercises to keep you fit while playing with your children: 3 of 10

If you're looking for playground exercises and ideas to keep you fit while playing with your children, your best bet is to start before you even reach the playground. In other words, park as far away from the playground as possible, or if it isn't too far from home, walk instead of driving. You'll burn a couple hundred calor...
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Why the news is never good news: 7 of 23

Saying the news is never good seems a little cynical. It's true that the news is rarely good, but let's not say never. While those reports may be few and far between, positivism and negativity are in the eye of the beholder. In other words, which types of stories do you look for? Have you fallen into the trap of sensationali...