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My life as a small town wife and mom embarking on empty nesting and midlife challenges is nothing spectacular to the casual observer, but to me it's nothing short of amazing.

I've always been in love with words - written, spoken, sung, whispered, doodled, screeched,

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Are parents always parents or should they learn to let go as their children age?: 1 of 34
There comes a time in every parent-child relationship when the apron strings must be cut. It is always best for both parties when the parent is the one who does the cutting. As parents, we raise our children to be happy, well-adjusted, independent, productive adults with their own lives. A parent never stops parenting, but th... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals How to tell if you're ready for marriage: 2 of 10
With the divorce rate in this country so high it begs the question, "What are these people thinking!?" What I was thinking the first time I took the plunge is, "I'm a pregnant teenager and it's the only way I can keep my baby." The second time I was just enamored with the image of having the perfect little family. The third t... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence Tips for staying connected with teens in a computer age: 2 of 8
Mine is a computer family and my husband and I were online before our kids were. We got the kids involved in the computer and they got us involved in some of the online communities like myspace. Staying connected has never been a problem for us because the computers and the internet have always been such a big part of our liv... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Why affairs are hard to get out of: 2 of 8
Most people will agree that adultery is wrong, but they will disagree as to whether or not an affair is hard to get out of. People who are married and believe there is absolutely no excuse for having an affair believe it is a black and white issue and should be very easy to put an end to. Just stop the affair, act as though t... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Tips for going on a date with an older woman: 1 of 4
Thinking about going out with an older woman? As an older woman who knows how men in their 20's act (I've got several) I thought I might be able to give you a few tips.1. Your appearance should be neat and clean. Shower. Comb your hair. Shave. Put on clean clothes. Don't wear your torn gym shoes.2. No fast food places or supe... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The regrets that come with divorce: 1 of 1
Hindsight is rarely clearer than in the case of divorce. Throughout our adult lives we are advised not to make important decisions during times of emotional upheaval, yet there is little more emotionally tumultuous time than the demise of a marriage and few decisions more important than the termination of a sacred covenant be... More..
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary Should Isaiah Washington have been fired from Grey's Anatomy?: 16 of 23
Isaiah Washington did not call anyone a faggot. He used the word faggot during a heated conversation with someone else. The homosexual cast member was not involved in the disagreement. When the gay cast member heard of the altercation, he chose to come out of the closet at that particular time, making it appear as though Wash... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Are Internet friends real friends?: 6 of 8
Imagine this: A perfect stranger walks up behind you, taps you on the shoulder and introduces themselves. They tell you their name, age, address, marital status, occupation, hobbies and introduce you to their spouse and children all in one fell swoop. Difficult to wrap your mind around? Now imagine them wearing curlers in the... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Battered women: 23 of 30
We met in high school. A friend introduced us. She told me both his parents had passed away. How sad. I felt bad for him and thought he was cute. I don't remember how long we dated before we were going steady, but it wasn't long. Not more than a couple weeks. I don't remember how long after that we first had sex, but that was... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: On being a grandmother: 27 of 30
Being a grandmother should be the most joyous experience of my life but instead it's the most sorrowful thing that's ever happened to me. Sometimes I believe I must be the only grandmother on the face of the earth who's had her only grandchild ripped from her life. Surely that's not so but in a way I hope it is because I'd ne... More..