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My name is Diana and I am a freelance writer. When I am not writing I usually have my nose in a book. My hobbies include attending renaissance fairs, knitting and playing guitar. I am married but no kids yet, just two dogs that keep my hands full.

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Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should the Bible continue to be used for swearing-in ceremonies and in courtrooms?: 34 of 254
Why do we swear on the bible? The answer is that it is supposed to mean something, like swearing on the life of your beloved mother. However, what needs to be looked at is that does the bible mean the same thing to everyone?The answer to that is no. This is a diverse society with very diverse religious beliefs. To have someon... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives Will the recent focus on Mike Huckabee's radical 1992 statements help or hurt his bid for the presidency?: 1 of 5
Anyone who is elected president of the United States must uphold the basic principles of this country. To say that is prudent to change our founding principles is very dangerous. What must be asked is: Isn't this the very same fundamentalism that we are fighting in the middle east? Or is religious zealotry only wrong if it is... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) Patterns of rude behavior among American tourists abroad: The 'Ugly Americans': 2 of 7
It has not been until recent years that Americans have begun to travel abroad. It's understandable that we have been so late to join in the foreign travel game, our country is so expansive that it has been easier and at times more cost efficient to remain here. However, as we begin to venture into these other countries there ... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes What to know when buying a vacation home: 5 of 10
Timeshares can be either a rewarding experience or a complete nightmare. What makes the difference is knowing what you are purchasing and gaining a knowledge of how to play the "Timeshare Game." As a reservationist for a number of years at one of the top timeshare travel agencies I learned a few things about the industry and ... More..
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables Lacto-ovo vegetarianism: 1 of 1
The term Vegetarian is a general term that basically means someone who doesn't eat meat. However, there are specific types based on what they eat such as a Lacto-ovo vegetarian. This is the most common form of vegetarianism. It refers to a vegetarian who includes both eggs and dairy products in their diet.Many consider Lacto-... More..
Local Guides > San Antonio A visitor's guide to Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, San Antonio, Texas: 1 of 1
A touch of Africa in Southern Texas is how best to describe the fantastic wildlife park. Located between San Antonio and New Braunfels this park is a unique experience.Residing here are fifty different species from Antelopes to Zebras and everything in between. The park is a drive through safari so be warned: Animals will com... More..
Religion & Spirituality > New Age Concepts Scientology: Religion or cult?: 23 of 36
One man's religion is another mans cult. Even in Christianity's beginnings it was seen as a cult by the Romans.Granted the followers are a little on the fervent side, it is still their faith. Who are we to judge? One day while journeying down Hollywood boulevard with a friend we passed an event sponsored by the Church of Scie... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Dealing with a deployed spouse: 6 of 9
Until a spouse has deployed you never really have an idea of what it is that you will be getting into. Prior to their leaving there is a landslide of horror stories that are told by everyone. Half of them are most likely urban legends the others are just too common to ignore and are the last thing that a person wants to hear.... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Is feminism outdated?: 47 of 68
As long as women are being discriminated against or looked down upon as mere sex objects feminism will never be outdated. Today's definition of feminism may not mean the same thing that it did 20 years ago but there are still challenges that face women that need proponents to stand up against these injustices.For example, wom... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Authors Is J.K. Rowling turning the Harry Potter series into dark literature rather than youth literature?: 33 of 36
Yes the Harry Potter series is becoming darker but that is what makes it a classic piece of youth literature. Looking at pieces of classic children's literature that have been untainted by Disney and others one will see that children's literature was not all pretty rainbows and unicorns. It was dark, it was dangerous, it prep... More..