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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Top 10 things I want most: 2 of 48

The Top 10 Things I want most are quite simple. Some may have a list filled with designer shoes, a mansion, and a fancy car. Maybe a credit card with no bill and no limit would be nice. Not me, I'd just be happier if... If my cat, Frank Sinatra, wouldn't drag his butt on the carpet every time he gets out of the litter box I ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Should parents raise their children without television?: 33 of 306

Television, in moderation, has many benefits for raising an informed, well-balanced human being. Unfortunately in our society television has become too important, run by corporations, and contains a large amount of garbage. But it is a part of life in America and with parental control, can be a learning tool as well as a sou... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why do people go after unlimited desires?: 3 of 27

Recently I was called to jury duty. I was picked and stayed quiet as I had brought a book to read. Some of the group started a conversation during one of our breaks about young Hollywood starlets and all the money they have. One man said, "With all that money why are their lives such a mess"? Finally I spoke up, "It's the pe... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Teacher tips: How to deal with meddlesome parents: 3 of 20
From time to time a teacher may experience an anxious, eager parent with the best of intentions who may become involved to an extent that affects the child's learning process and possibly even the class structure. This challenge is no cause for alarm; rather it is an opportunity to help the parent and the child. Communicatin... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Are parents responsible for how their children act as adults?: 5 of 30

My Parents, My Life Coaches From my very earliest memories, I can remember my mother consistently reminding me to sit up straight, say please, thank you, napkin in my lap, help clear and wash the dishes, behave at a home where you are a guest, mind your manners, finish your plate, hold your fork and knife correctly, order be... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Radio reviews: Assessing Rush Limbaugh's talk show: 3 of 18

Does anyone still listen to this man? Never would I waste my time, and here is why: It is rather spiteful and idiotic to publicly announce that you hope our newly elected President "fails". But by voicing these "shock-jock" comments designed to anger an already wounded and worried America is a brilliant tactic for Rush Limba... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) The importance of voting: 6 of 29

Lately I have been offline for very good reasons I cannot mention. However, I have been surprised at what I've been able to learn and am anxious to share it with the voters. If nothing else, let my information confirm for you just why your vote is so crucial, especially this year! In the time I've been unable to blog, I've b... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Things I think about while waiting in line: 15 of 63

What Am I Thinking? I heard somewhere that the average person spends roughly two years of his or her life in line. That makes me think about all the lines I've waited in. Long, frustrating lines at amusement parks, slow moving lines at the post office, fast moving lines at the bank, and then there's the grocery store, the wo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) The 2008 US presidential election: The difficulty of choosing who gets your vote in the current crop of hopefuls: 15 of 58

Over the weekend I rented a movie called "Rendition". It turned out to be a surprisingly relevant and informative film for today. The movie's main character, Reese Witherspoon, plays a pregnant mother of one whose husband didn't arrive at the airport following a business trip to South Africa. He was being tortured. Hence, th... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Tenderness: 5 of 17
My Favorite Place There is a place that I like to be it's warm and safe and special to me. I'd never share my special place to offer directions would be a disgrace! No one could find it even with a map but one thing's for sure it's a great place to nap! It doesn't matter if Im feeling sad Cause once I get there things aren't... More..