: About Me

Born and raised in small town, West Texas, I grew up learning to appreciate the simple things life that most often bring us the greatest joy.

I married my husband of nearly 11 years in 2000. We are the proud parents of two happy and healthy sons. Currently, I am in the process of completing my Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice with the University of Texas system. I believe that there is no greater gift to give one's self than knowledge.

I extend a happy hello to my readers and fellow writers here at Helium and wish you all the best of luck in your endeavors!

My passion is ...

education

I know too much about ...

nothing - one can never know too much about anything.

My parents always told me ...

be honest with yourself.

My childhood ambition ...

to be successful.

My favorite memory ...

fishing with my parents.

Why I write ...

to entertain others and myself.

My first job ...

a cashier and waitress at my grandmother's cafe.

My best moment ...

when I became a mother.

My inspiration ...

real people and their stories.

Education > Secondary School Issues Public schools should impose mandatory drug testing on students

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Let's face it...red ribbons and "Say no to drugs" stickers just aren't cutting it. It's time for more drastic measures. The time has come for common sense to cast its shadow over the pettiness spawned by "we have the right" protestors in every corner of American society. Imposing mandatory drug testing in public schools would be a major step forward in our nation's mission to beat drugs. As drug use among adolescents and teens continues to soar in a world of absentee parents, random school shootings and growing gang violence, who could reasonably argue against such testing? In a world wher...

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