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What is Helium

About me - Cheryl Drahner

Almost everything in my life is in a state of flux. Last winter I relocated from the midwest to Southern California. Being from the St. Louis area, I thought I knew the meaning of heat. Of course, that was before I moved to the lower desert. A hot day in May

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Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Spring 2008 fashion trends for affluent, warm-weather residents: 1 of 17
Palm Springs on a warm day in early Spring, nothing compares to it! An open air lunch at yummy Las Casuelas is just the thing to recharge the shopping batteries on a beautiful Tuesday afternoon. A girl breezes by my table in a gorgeous gauze dress, strapless, flame orange at the hem and transitioning to brilliant gold at the ... More..
Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes Recipes: Low-fat chicken Parmesan: 1 of 13
Chicken parmesan is the reason God invented Italian food! Is there anything more delectable? Not in my book! When I cut the fat in my diet I knew that would mean no more fried foods. This meant no more traditional chicken parmesan. Then I thought of this alternative, and it's so delicious I have never looked back. Now, this i... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Should the right to create laws on gay marriage reside at the state level or the federal level?: 1 of 11
"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: My most inspiring garden experience: 25 of 131
My daughter died before she was born. I know, that sounds strange. At 38 weeks pregnant I went into the hospital for an ultrasound, just a check up to see how the baby was doing. I knew something was wrong, though. Things just didn't feel the same. As the technician's face grew ashen it became obvious something was dreadfully... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Should Christians celebrate Christmas?: 17 of 82
On a noisy street, in an area of town you would never find a CEO living, a slightly beaten up minivan pulls up in front of a tidy little home. The porch is kind of rickety, the curtains a bit tattered, and an old, artificial tree, spare in its branches and decoration, lights up the tiny living room. Softly a stranger knocks. ... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes What makes a song Christian?: 10 of 45
"I waited patiently for the Lord, He inclined to me and heard my cry. He lift me up out of the put, out of the miry clay. I will sing, sing a new song. I will sing, sing a new song."These lyrics aren't from a "Christian" song, but from the last song on U2's album "WAR." The song is called "40" and it's based on the opening ph... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law California's Proposition 8: Negating the Constitution and the Bill of Rights: 2 of 9
California's Proposition 8, to amend the California Constitution to define marriage as between a man and a woman exclusively, has passed by popular vote. Some assume that once a Constitution has been amended then that amendment redefines the Constitution, thus whatever is in that amendment automatically becomes Constitutional... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Guide to low fat picnics: 3 of 13
The great thing about picnics is that we have them when it's warm, and that means farmer's markets! Nothing says low fat like fresh fruit and veggies. Take advantage of the best of the season and plan an amazing, tasty, low fat picnic.Start with a fresh salad. On a large, round platter (with deep sides) spread your favorite g... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: See The Morning, by Chris Tomlin: 1 of 4
"See the Morning" is a fantastic new worship album from Chris Tomlin. Of course with favorites like "How Great Is Our God" having become staple worship songs at many churches, Chris Tomlin has firmly established himself as an artist that brings consistent, quality worship music with every album. This one is no exception.Chris... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Remembering the 2006 World Series: 3 of 11
Validation. That word sums up what the 2006 World Series was about. The victorious St. Louis Cardinals were apparently a surprise to everyone... except St. Louisans. From the beginning of the season it was palpable. This was our year. After several years of making it to the post season, only to have it fizzle out before we co... More..