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I'm on my last marriage to a wonderful man, who doesn't always understand me, but tolerates and loves me.
We have a conglomeration of yours, mine and ours of children ranging in ages of 25 to 7 and not to forget our beloved dog, Lucky.

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Food & Drink > Coffee How to compost your coffee grounds: 2 of 11
Coffee has complimented our breakfast table for years, but did you know it can also compliment your plants? Coffee contains nitrogens, potassium and other organic acids that plants thrive on. Most importantly, coffee belongs to a group of substances known as the alkaloids family. Alkaloids are compounds that exist in a plant ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Celebrities: Why we're completely sick of celebrity news: 14 of 76
Are you kidding! Celebrity news has opened doors for many of us! Why just the other day the ladies down at church circle were thinking of starting our own neighborhood news. Wouldn't we all like to be in the headlines for cheating on our spouses? Having a visit from Family Services for neglecting our child, or having a chil... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Lifestyles & Trends Does Hollywood have a negative impact on the world?: 12 of 65
Before we embark on this question, please take a moment and consider the following.What do you think of when you hear these words: Drug Dealer, Alcoholic, Home Wrecker, Jiggalow, Party Animal, Whore, Corruption, Addict, Adulteress or Player.What kind of a mental picture does that create for you? Thinking for a pretty low, dar... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore What is a leprechaun?: 8 of 38
When you hear the word leprechaun, what do you think of? Does Lucky Charms come to mind? How about a little man dressed in green protecting his pot of gold. Or maybe an little obnoxious creature created mischief. What we didn't know is leprechauns date back to early Christianity in Ireland. St. Patrick brought Christianity to... More..
Relationships & Family > Relatives Getting along with mother in law: When it's real, when you're just faking it: 3 of 12
I think I could write a book just on this subject alone. I'll start with the rehearsal supper. Everything was perfect. I was surrounded by friends and family. The entire evening went just right. I life was so good. Then, she takes me aside. I'm so happy. We walk to the women's restroom and she says "You know, you're going to ... More..
Education > School Bullying & Violence Mean girls: The issues concerning the popularity of teen and preteen girls: 5 of 18
The strive for high society is documented throughout our history. This social focus blinds our youth with materialistic ideas on what is important. In thirty years who is really going to care if you were head cheerleader. What was the importance of being sweet heart queen. Simply, nothing.Yet, this social focus has girls cont... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values We are products of our environment: 23 of 80
We are products of our environment. Is this a statement or an excuse? Our environment has many influences in our life. Our childhood, neighborhood and how we are raised all factor into the equation of who we are. What we need to realize is, how we deal with our environment is a major factor to who we are too.Say I came from a... More..
Relationships & Family > Talking with Teens & Children How to deal with controlling parents: 4 of 13
When dealing with difficult parents there are 3 things to remember. Keep yourself in check, understanding why they are controlling and when is it appropriate to say something.I have to continuously remind myself that I allow their actions or words to effect me. And I sincerely mean that, I am in control of how I react. When d... More..
Home & Garden > Pet & Pest Problems How to remove the smell of cat urine from a carpet: 5 of 16
So whiskers left a present for you. For all you feline lovers, you know that cat urine is one of the hardest aromas to get rid of.First lets see how bad the spot is. Did this soak through the carpet? You might have to pull up a corner to assess the padding or floor beneath. Carpet can be cleaned on the outside, but if it soak... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Practicing Christianity: 11 of 34
God's presence in me, is something that can not be defined by going to worship every Sunday. It isn't defined in how many church circles I attend. And it certainly isn't defined by how much I contribute to the church fund every year.Are those the misconceptions on what true Christianity is all about? Christianity is a way of ... More..