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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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Jobs & Careers > Layoffs & Firings 10 things that will get you in big trouble at work: 8 of 55
When an person starts a new job, s/he makes an agreement (and some times signs something similar to a contract) with the employer to act in a certain manner and perform certain tasks for certain periods of time. In exchange, the employer agrees to pay specific wages and may underwrite additional benefits, such as vacations, ... More..
Food & Drink > Drinks (Other) What is your favorite beverage?: 10 of 62
I love fruit juices of all kinds, especially the new mixes they are putting together now. I find the taste of banana/strawberry or kiwi/strawberry of a mix of all the berries satisfies my craving for something sweet without having to resort to processed sugar. Blueberry juice is full of antioxidants which we all know is good... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking Essentials for biking safety: 3 of 18
Like any sport biking can be fun and healthy. Like any sport, biking can also be dangerous. Whether you are riding a bicycle or a motorcycle it pays to take some precautions. Bike riders are more vulnerable to injury simply by the nature of the activity. They move in traffic with much larger vehicles. They are more sensitive... More..
Education > Study Skills & Test Taking What you wish you or your children never learned in high school: 3 of 18
There are many things learned in high school. Some of them are not on the printed curriculum.... I wish no young person would learn that: Smoking makes you look more mature Getting high or getting drunk is cool Domestic violence and dating violence exist There's such a thing as date rape If you're not in the "in crowd" you'r... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Judaism An analysis of Elijah's Cup in understanding Passover and Judaism: 2 of 12
The Pesach, or Passover, Seder meal has been eaten; the third cup of wine poured and Barech (the grace after meals) has been said. Now a fourth cup of wine is poured, one of which is set at an empty place. Elijah, an honored guest is missing, but awaited with great hope. Will this be the year Elijah comes according to Malach... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Asian Culture The tradition of making Rangolis in Diwali: 1 of 6
Rangolis are one of the oldest and loveliest traditions of India and very much a part of the annual festival of Diwali. These interesting, elaborate art forms are wall or floor paintings created with colored rice flour, crushed lime stone powder or chalk. Their primary purpose during Diwali is to welcome the gods and goddess... More..
Education > Homework & Testing Best biography readings for elementary school students: 1 of 6
Reading age appropriate biographies is a great way to catch three birds with one worm. It introduces children to history in the form of the people who make history; they find great role models for their own lives and they can learn to enjoy reading. These days reading has a lot of competition. Television, computers and elect... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Love at first sight vs. love learned: 1 of 6
Much as I hate to be a wet blanket, I will say it: There is no such thing as love at first sight! Yes, I know many will tell of a couple who fell in love at first sight and spent the next 50 years together. My former in-laws did just that, marrying at ages 14 and 16, no less! Nevertheless, they would be the first to tell you... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball MLB: What it's like to be a Boston Red Sox fan: 5 of 29
I am a Boston Red Sox fan by marriage. I didn't really have any choice, since my husband was born in "Back Bay" Boston and had Fenway sounds for lullabies. It wasn't hard, though, to get really enthused. There is something about that baseball team that is unexplainably compelling. It doesn't change with the players, managers... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) How to spend your tax refund on your home and see a great return: 3 of 17
When I spotted them, I shredded my current priority list for home improvement! I salivated over these beautiful external French doors with large, double-paned windows containing Venetian blinds in between the glass panes. No more blinds to clean! That was too much to resist! In addition, the doors would be a perfect replacem... More..