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I am 40-something. No, I'm not telling you my exact age. You don't need to know.

I have a BS in History. I love to read and write.

My hobbies include reading (mostly science fiction), cooking, crocheting, sewing, playing and singing celtic traditional music,

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Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Pushing your religion on others: 8 of 70
Religion can be a rewarding and fulfilling activity. It can bring joy into your life that otherwise would not be there. For some people, however, this can be completely ruined when someone from a different religion tries to convince them they are wrong in their beliefs.Pushing your religion on someone is usually a disaster. M... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Why bad things happen to good people: 11 of 76
Bad things happen to good people because bad things happen to everyone. Just like good things happen to bad people. You can't control that. It's a fact of life.What you can control is how you react to the things that happen to you in your life. For example: You get fired from a job. How will you react?You could get depressed ... More..
Home & Garden > Trees & Shrubs Great reasons to plant trees around your home: 4 of 15
There are many reasons to plant trees around your home. And once you do, you will be very glad you did.Trees help a house look more homey. They provide shade for the property. If you live in a warm climate, this is a big plus. There is nothing more relaxing than sitting under a tree and sipping a cold beverage. We have one la... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Being happy in your life: 29 of 83
The idea of being happy in your life is quite simple. Making it happen is not so simple. It is easy to allow negativity to make us unhappy. But, I believe we choose to be happy or unhappy.Some people see negativity in everything. These people choose to let things that happen make them unhappy. Beyond physical harm or losing s... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Concepts (Other) Dealing with evil around us: 14 of 40
Dealing with the evil around us is a different task for everyone. Some people are weaker than others in certain areas, some are stronger. To say there is any one way to deal with evil, is to say everyone is alike or that we are all carbon copies and not individuals.I believe people choose how to deal with evil based on their ... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Chili: 17 of 44
There is nothing better during the cold winter months that a bowl of homemade chili. It has all the things associated with a nutritious meal. In that one bowl is meat, beans, and vegetables. Here is my recipe for delicious chili you can make at home.First you start with the tomato base. You can use canned tomato paste and tom... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Easy dinner recipes: 11 of 23
CHICKEN MARENGOThis is a very easy recipe that your family will love!1 whole frying chicken cut into pieces or 5 chicken breasts1 can whole onions - 16 small1 can golden mushroom soup1 can tomato soupBrown floured chicken in a small amount of oil. Add soups, mix well, add onions and simmer about 45 minutes. Serve with rice or... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Defining the concept of evil: 15 of 31
Evil can be many things. There are as many perceptions of what evil is as there are people. So, my opinion, is that evil is what you believe it is.Many people believe what others tell them is evil. For example: The Christian Church has said that all pagans worship the devil. This is ludicrous. Pagans don't believe in the Chri... More..
Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes Recipes: Lime Chicken: 2 of 4
Lime and Rosemary ChickenA wonderfully way to make chicken with lime is to simply marinate skinless, boneless breasts in lime juice for at least 2 hours. When you are ready to bake it, put a small amount of lime juice in the bottom of a baking dish. Sprinkle dried Rosemary on the chicken breasts. Bake this at 300 for about an... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Coconut macaroon pie: 1 of 1
COCONUT MACAROON PIEThis is a delicious and easy pie recipe your family will love.1 1/2 cups sugar2 eggs1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup soft butter or margarine1/4 cup flour1/2 cup milk1 1/2 cups coconut1 - 9 inch unbaked pie shellMix all ingredients and pour into the pie shell. Bake at 325F degrees until golden brown.It doesn't get... More..