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I am a Native American/Black man, age 47. I look thirty something and I feel twenty. I am a straight bachelor, and a born again believer. I feel in our society today so many people want to keep communication levels low. I love to hear others views and life

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Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations Where to go if you're Christian but not Catholic: 1 of 47
In my youth, I decided to investigate many different religions. I wanted to see for myself what they were all about and what other people believed. At the age of seven, I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal lord and savior. I believe in the Bible, and I feel that the different versions of the Bible give you a better view of ... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Deciding if where you live now is the best choice as you grow older: 2 of 20
As someone in my mid forties, I sometimes feel like I am 20 and have the fortune of young looks. Being born with severe vision problems and having suffered childhood illnesses, I am in pretty good health these days. Just as I feel we should plan for retirement while we are young, I also think we should take the time to think ... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Are condos a good investment?: 1 of 6
I feel condominiums can and are good places to live, however I do not feel in general they are the best investment one can make regarding real estate. I have lived in a condominium for over 12 years and am not an old person, nor do I sit around all day being negative (as I see one of the authors here feels most condo owners a... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Addicted to the Internet: 8 of 42
Addiction to the Internet is a growing problem, one that I have never succumbed to though a common problem with many who find that without sufficient fulfillment in their lives, they find that the Internet offers them an alternative. What helps is getting life into perspective and realizing that the problem is a very real one... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People Narcissism: How to deal with someone who has the 'it's all about me' complex: 10 of 46
Narcissistic people I have found over my lifetime are people that have been hurt and who have not dealt with their problems. At some time in their lives they have had too great an expectation of some one or some situation.They most likely went into a situation, relationship, etc either with blinders on or saw a negative situa... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Do you believe in love at first sight?: 30 of 111
Yes, I believe in love at first sight. I have experienced it. The problem is today that so many outside forces influence what we feel and make people skeptical about whether love at first sight really exists. So many people who I feel were meant to be together are not because of the pressures put on them. I am one of these a... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life The most significant people in your life: 38 of 117
Keeping communication flowing ( using positive words !)IN our current times communication seems to be discouraged1 how ironic, with all the various forms of communication we have ( i-e, cell phone, cable satellite TV, fax, telephone, computers, etc.) we talk but often don't really say any thing! we talk around a subject or ea... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas When you don't want to tell your family whom you're dating: 5 of 15
There are some questions you must ask yourself in a situation like this. Why don't you want to tell your family whom you are dating, and why they want or need to know? In certain circumstances where the relationship you have is not of a permanent nature, there may not be the need to tell family and friends, though what people... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Taking care of a dying loved one: 3 of 9
In the Early eighties my mother suffered a stroke after attending a funeral. Mom developed dementia, and many other health problems. Several family members helped care for mom including me. After a time some members just could no longer do so for various reasons. Momma suffered the stroke near Easter of 1983, She was hospital... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Should US citizens focus less on material wealth and more on quality of life?: 15 of 44
It is ironic. I live a few blocks in two different directions away from an exclusive suburb which has doctors, lawyers and other successful professional people. These are beautiful homes with luxurious automobiles, manicured lawns with wonderfully landscaped gardens and these people are highly educated. I have been told by so... More..