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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: 11 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. ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History Greek goddesses: Hera: 3 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 gol... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Credit card applications for beginners: 1 of 8
In order to establish credit, a person needs to obtain a credit card. Most of the debt in our society, however, is due to unwise, excessive use of credit cards. A credit car should be considered like a car, a necessary, but potentially dangerous weapon. Application for a credit card should be a careful, thoughtful decision f... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance Auto insurance: Key factors than can drive up your car insurance costs: 2 of 14
My car seems to occupy a large portion of my budget. Between car payments, car repairs, car registrations and licenses and gasoline, I am constantly looking for ways to pare the expenses. Car insurance is one of the necessary evils that also add to the bills. It seems the government wants you to have it in order to drive you... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Tips to avoid spending too much during the holiday season: 2 of 14
Living on a fixed retirement income forces one to be budget conscious on just about everything-especially Christmas! I'd like to share some of the things I do. 1. With my mental list of those I gave to this past Christmas and those I might be adding next Christmas, I start right away-like the day after Christmas! Most stores... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American Who were the Founding Fathers and what did they do?: 1 of 7
It could be argued that all the colonists who participated in the activities prior to the American Revolution and subsequent events were the founding fathers (and mothers) of the United States. For simplicity and historical purposes, however, the title of Founding Fathers is generally reserved for a much smaller group; those... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American What were the various factions in the American Revolution?: 1 of 7
Obviously, there were two major factions involved in the American Revolution-the American Colonies and Britain. Once those two are broken down into subdivisions, however, the identity of factions can be confusing. There were different names given to the same factions; people of one faction frequently shifting factions and fi... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Hinduism The tradition of Diwali gifts: 1 of 7
Diwali, also called Deepawali, is the largest of all the Hindu festivals. It is celebrated over several days, usually about five, with lights, sound, lots of food and family get-togethers. Each day of Diwali celebrates different traditions which vary even more depending on the region in which it is celebrated. While a religi... More..
Education > Learning Styles & Skills Best math websites for elementary school students: 1 of 7
With the prevalence of computers for most homes and schools, using the web to help children learn better is a great idea. There are hundreds of websites to help with every subject and math is no exception. Although many of the free websites do have advertisements, that shouldn't be a deterrent for use. There are some good on... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My recovery from codependency: 1 of 7
When my husband was arrested for a DUI, my first thought was "The @$##%@ was driving my car!" When I realized I was more concerned about my car than my husband, I knew I needed help. Codependency is an insidious disease that affects those who live with alcoholics or drug addicts. Basically it means the family member is engag... More..