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I'm in my late thirties and still feel as insecure as a child. I've always felt like I was on the outside looking in and could be in a room of people and feel utterly alone. As a child I talked with my imaginary friends and created fictional lives for each

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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How to become a better person: 2 of 192
Those who fail to plan, plan to fail. While each plan to become a better person will vary according to the individual there are a few elements that are essential to any plan to become a better person. Cultivate a humble attitude. None of us know everything and every encounter we have with others is an opportunity for betterm... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Do rescued animals make good pets?: 4 of 105
Whether or not a rescued animal makes a good pet is really contingent upon the attitude of the individual who is doing the rescuing. Rescued animals are like rescued children, they come with baggage. This is not a reason to not provide a home for rescued animals or children but it is an important factor to consider when thin... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Secrets: 2 of 30
Hidden deep within me is the secret of you it whispers of the night we kissed and the chaos breaking around us when you held my hand REFRAIN: I've got a secret so do you kiss me again and they'll not know how we came to be you and me Hidden deep within me is the secret of you twilight embraces tangled in the vows we made to ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Good chick flicks: 14 of 71
When I watch a chick flick I like to laugh and cry. The ability to evoke similar emotions from one generation to the next is what makes a chick flick great to me. Based upon this definition I have three favorites. 1. A Walk to Remember Starring: Mandy Moore, Shane West Warning: a single tissue will not be enough when watchin... More..
Relationships & Family > Newlyweds How to survive newlywed squabbles: 8 of 31
Me and my husband have been married thirteen years. The first couple of years in our marriage were the hardest. Squabbles would be to calm a word to describe what we experienced. Words like tempest, stormy, swells, hurricane, and even tornado come to mind. They seem to come suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere and were over as... More..
Education > Homework & Testing Assessing the trend toward increasing parent involvement in homework: 7 of 23
One can only hope that parental involvement in homework is not a trend. The average classroom is overcrowded. The average teacher is underpaid and the average student is seeking something other than an education at school. Children, especially young children are looking for affection, structure, and discovering a sense of wh... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Desserts Making puddings: A simple family favorite: 6 of 19
Original Nilla Banana Pudding If there's one thing I never forgot from my Home Ec class it was the dessert recipe I learned. I was so proud of what I was able to do I made it for my parents and siblings for Thanksgiving, it quickly became a favorite family tradition. Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; divide into 1/2 cup sugar and ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Resignation: 24 of 74
Staring at the Cheerios commercial I blink. chasing away gray suited memories writing bank drafts for the picket fence house that resides amidst the splintered dreams rattling around in the garbage disposal of my mind. Resigned, I sigh and change the channel. More..
Health & Fitness > Sexually Transmitted Diseases Talking to your teens about sex and STDs: 8 of 23
I have an older daughter and I remember several of the discussion me and her had about sex. There are three things that stand out in my mind in regards to these discussions, location, content, and response. 1. I was sensitive to our environment and the limitations imposed by the sensitive nature of the topic but I was consta... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Avoiding underemployment: How not to waste your talent: 6 of 17
There are three necessary qualities to avoiding underemployment and not wasting your talent. First, take the time to reflect. Practice daily self-evaluation, identifying strengths and weaknesses. Record your dreams. Read about others who have achieved those dreams. Research the available resources to building up your own str... More..