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Hi everyone,
Just a brief note about my self. I am an average housewife with a few super human powers, i.e. knowing where my husband last left HIS hammer, I know impressive. I really look forward to writing and sharing with everyone.
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Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes How to recover from a broken heart: 35 of 177
Before I tell you how, you must understand how I know. I have been married three times. The first husband was a very controlling and very abusive man. Regularly I was told how stupid I was, how ugly and how worthless. I did work outside of the home as a nurses aide. That job was my sanctuary, although I had to sign all my pa... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Self-reflection: Conversations with myself: 11 of 46
While driving down a trail that was shaded by trees, the sun was still bright in the sky, lighting my path with triangle diamonds of light. It was peaceful, church peaceful, with my radio blaring out "Sweet Home Alabama," trying to drown out my own thoughts, but not really succeeding. It had been 6 months since my husband of... More..
Other Jokes: Blonde jokes: 11 of 36
A blond, redhead, and a brunette are trapped on top of a burning building. All three were pretty hysterical, when they heard four young men yell up to them that they hand a blanket and could catch them in it. The brunette jumped first and just as she reached the blanket they boys pulled it away. The redhead was horrified but... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Why do women tolerate abuse from their men?: 32 of 71
I worked in a abuse shelter for women and also survived a abusive relationship. If you haven't lived it it would be very hard to understand why a woman would repeatedly go back to her abuser. Being in a abusive situation is like living in a concentration camp day in and day out you are told what to wear, how to talk, what to... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Egg salad: 18 of 39
ULTIMATE EGG SALAD: 3 hard boil eggs 1 6 oz can tuna (drained) 1 Tlb mayonnaise (heaping) 1/2 tsp white vinegar dash of dill seasoning dash lemon pepper seasoning one green onion finely chopped salt and pepper to taste Mix all these ingredients together, there is no real order. I remove one yolk though, for taste purpose. Ch... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: What I learned from my child: 18 of 35
I was having a very frustrating day, which happens frequently to moms, My sons school was canceled due to bad weather, but of course college was still holding classes. Which meant I had to find someone to take my son for a couple of hours, not an easy task considering he was typically in school, I found no one. We need to ad... More..
Jobs & Careers > Starting Out Teen advice: How to get a summer job: 28 of 42
The first rule is never sell yourself short. You have attributes that any employer would love to have, energy, strength and a agile mind. If you put all of these qualities to proper use there is no reason you couldn't find a job you would love. I speak honestly, in school I was very good at typing (this was before computers)... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Wicca: It's just not deep enough: 29 of 43
There is a new sensation on an old religion sweeping the nation. Wiccan or witch if you prefer. There are many misconceptions about witchcraft. The mere mention brings to mind visions of a humped back frail old woman with a hairy wart on the chin or nose, the pale green hue of the skin a sharp contrast to the black garb they... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Quick and easy Mexican food: 24 of 34
WET BURRITOS Preheat oven to 325: You'll need: 1 package of taco seasoning 1 lb hamburger mix that according to the packet of taco seasoning 1 small can of refried beans add to the hamburger mixture. Remove from heat and put the mixture into soft shells roll them up and place in a greased cake pan. Next you need: 1 can enchi... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Guide to tipping in the United States: 9 of 12
I believe in tipping 20% possibly more, but 20% is my starting point. When my husband and I started dating he took me to a restaurant that was his favorite. The food was good the service was alright and as we were finishing our coffee and getting ready to leave my husband, then a new boyfriend, made no signs of leaving a tip... More..