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I have many identities: I am a widow, a mother with two daughters, a grandmother (seven grandchildren) a stepmother, (two more daughters) an amateur clown and a traveler, as in a full-time RVer.

I used to be a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I have two

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Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) 10 things you can do in the library that will really annoy the other patrons: 1 of 90
Remember the old cartoon of an old, female librarian who looked like a dried prune with a top-knot? She always had her finger to her lips, shushing some talkative customer. Librarians don't look like that anymore and few libraries are silent tombs. In fact, libraries have changed a lot and allow much more than they used to. T... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Birthdays Creative ways to celebrate your children's birthdays without giving a birthday party: 1 of 38
There are times when a birthday party is just not the "right" way to celebrate. If the family has just moved and has not had time to make new friends yet, or if the child is recovering from an illness are two examples. Yet, as a parent, you want to make your child's day special! What do you do? The best way to make the day sp... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Are teachers giving 100%?: 2 of 54
My first (and last) year of teaching was a sad surprise. I wanted to be a teacher. I wanted to make a difference in young people's lives. I worked hard to get my degree and was excited when I got my first job! Let me describe the year I spent as a teacher in a public school.Out of six periods at school, I taught five classes,... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History Greek goddesses: Hera: 1 of 24
The Greek Gods (and there were many of them) were magical in nature and human in actions. They were like a magical soap opera program that enlivened the dull lives of the Greeks who worshiped them. The king and queen of the gods were Zeus and Hera. Hera is often portrayed as majestic and solemn, the goddess who walked in gold... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Worst types of bosses: Control freaks, too friendly, weirdos and more: 1 of 24
For the most part of my working life, I had good bosses. I have a lot of respect and sympathy for people who are supervisors. There are a lot of headaches that come with the job. There are probably more bad employees than bosses. A bad boss, however, can sour employees for the company and even for working. I had a few of thos... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Greek gods: Poseidon: 1 of 19
The mighty waters of the oceans have always drawn awe, respect and sometimes worship. It is only fitting, then, that the seas have their own God. Poseiden, the God of the Seas, is also known as the God of Earthquakes and the God of Horses. His symbols are dolphins and tridents (a three-pronged spear) Poseidon was one of the e... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology How to deal with your cat when it's angry with you: 1 of 17
Some people will say that animals don't have emotions. Obviously, they have never been clawed by an angry cat! Cats can and do express many emotions and certainly anger is one of them. Dealing with an angry cat takes observation, patience, firmness and well padded clothing! The first thing to know in dealing with an angry cat... More..
Relationships & Family > Siblings Top 10 ways to drive your brother or sister crazy: 2 of 32
My older sister and I are great friends now, but it wasn't always that way. When we were both still at home I used to drive her crazy by: 1. Borrowing her clothes without asking. I especially looked for the newest outfits that she was saving for a special occasion. I didn't care whether they fit or not. 2. I would experiment ... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Can you ever trust someone 100%: 5 of 78
The question here is not whether to trust, but how much! To speak of trust, one must understand what it involves and what is behind it. There are times and situations in which trust is pretty complete. When I board a plane, for instance, I am trusting my life that there is someone actually in the cockpit that knows how to fly... More..
Personal Finance > Taxes Common tax deductions for individuals: 1 of 15
UNDERSTANDING TAX DEDUCTIONS Is anything more confusing that taxes? The average U.S. Citizen pulls his/her hair out when each new year rolls around and thoughts turn to filing taxes. So many laws, so many changes, so much paperwork. No wonder tax preparation is a multimillion dollar industry in this country! As a volunteer to... More..