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Parenting & Pregnancy > Working Parents The benefits of staying at home versus working: 1 of 19
Although my mother was at home when we kids were pre-school, she worked during our grade school and middle school years. My brother and I hated not having her home after school. When it came time for me to make the decision whether to work or stay home, I drew on past memories of my own childhood and made the decision to sta... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Boston Legal: 1 of 11
Boston Legal is so funny it should be, well, illegal. Perhaps that's why it has that 10 pm Tuesday time slot. Clearly, Boston Legal is for adults, the broad-minded kind. No, not "that" kind of broad, although there are certainly some lookers on the show. The Boston Legal audience will include the broad-minded adult who can l... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) How safe are theme parks?: 3 of 24
When news of the young girl who lost her legs at Six Flags theme park in Kentucky hit the AP wire, many wondered about the safety of theme park rides in general. The Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom park is hardly a fly by night organization run by tobacco splitting carnies. But, despite the occasional horrific accident,even local... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Britney bald: Why did Britney Spears shave her head?: 22 of 130
Depression, chaos, too many altering substances, a body gone haywire after two babies born so close together they are more twins than siblings. How is a woman to survive? She starts with the most basic of all steps to recovery - a new hairdo. Although many of us have never shaved our heads completely we have certainly done s... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Tips on getting the kids to bed: 3 of 15
In these busy times when parents are pulled in too many directions, the real art of bedtime is often lost. And a succesful, secure bedtime routine, I believe, is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give to his/her child. But like everything of value, it takes time and thought. Caution: falling asleep in front of the TV is... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Top five movies of all time: 36 of 145
My Five Top Favorite Movies of All Time It's easy to get uppity when naming the all time greatest anything - we tend to overshoot with hyperbole. Me, I just ask, what are those movies that keep playing over and over and over and every time you catch a few frames? Which are the ones you have to pause and watch for a few minut... More..
Sciences > Anatomy Arthritis explained: 2 of 8
There is a place for in the world for stoicism, but when it comes to your joints, ignoring pain is rank foolishness. Too often people dismiss arthritis as a twinge here and there, a nuisance to be toughed out and generally ignored. But pain is telling you something and you'd best "listen up." It is telling you that... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Should the media have freedom of speech?: 36 of 104
In a democracy, asking whether the media should have freedom of speech is like asking whether humans should breathe air. In a democracy, the only choice is free speech. By the same token, the only choice of the citizenry is to be informed. Free speech doesn't always mean the speaker is correct. What it means is that the spea... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Pirates of the Caribbean: 11 of 20
Wow! Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End is a dazzler. Those who know the thread of Pirates 1& 2 will marvel at plot lines that come together beautifully and, yes, coherently. Many ivory tower pundits-as-critics appear nave in their attempts to cleverly comment on Pirates 3. With superficial observations that perhaps co... More..
Arts & Humanities > Awareness & Reality Why the passing of time seems to accelerate as we age: 30 of 45
As I get older I realize I've galloped through life as if it were some sort of horse race with a winner's circle up ahead. How misguided is that? Twenty-something, thirty-something, on to forty, then fifty, married, unmarried, with kids underfoot and then with an empty nest, etc. In short, I've pretty much run the same race ... More..