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First and foremost, I'm a Mom to my four beautiful kids.

I am also a Real Estate Broker in S.C. and love it. I'd say after making the deal, my next loves are astrophysics and reading anything really. I have an MS in physics but enjoy the mathematics of that

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: What my dog means to me: 7 of 429
I was alone, recently divorced and a single Mom. I couldn't begin to fathom how this had happened to me. It was not in "the plan". I had somehow been reduced to working two jobs, working on my master's degree and being a mother. A friend suggested that I get a dog. I laughed in her face. How in the world was I suppose to fin... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Are Mexican illegals seeking to immigrate or invade the US?: 1 of 38
Illegal aliens are invading the United States. To invade a country, by any definition, means to enter with hostile intent or to encroach upon. Many will cry that this country was built by immigrants. They compare the invasion of today with the German, Japanese and Irish immigrants who left persecution and famine in the past. ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Labor: Should you get an epidural?: 2 of 52
Should you or should you not get an epidural? The answer is purely subjective. The logical and only answer would be to research, talk to your doctor and have as complete an understanding of exactly how painful childbirth is, that you can. I have four children and as it turned out, none of the little buggers wanted to leave t... More..
Personal Finance > Real Estate Top five mistakes first-time home buyers make: 3 of 56
With a South Carolina Broker's license and almost 15 years of real estate experience, I have seen first time home buyers make huge mistakes. Some were subtle and some, not as subtle. Most first time home buyer's are so excited, they just don't slow down enough to listen and most real estate agents steam roll right to the clos... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Going to the doctor's office: 3 of 41
Gynecologist! The word virtually leaped off my appointment book. Oh how I hate that word. Perhaps GUYnocologist would be better. Surely a man created this damn profession.I will, however, endure.My name is Katie. I am embarrassed by almost everything. I am self conscious about wearing heels because they make that horrid noise... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Are real estate agents worth the money?: 2 of 26
As a thirteen year S.C. Real Estate Broker and member of the National Association of Realtors, I will most assuredly say that Realtors are worth their weight in the, homeowners, gold. Most people who attempt to, and sometimes actually do, sell their home themselves, have no idea how much money they just lost. Statistically, ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Thoughts on immigration to the United States: 9 of 99
Almost everyone in America has thoughts on immigration today. It is the hot topic of the moment. However, it will affect this country for as long as it stands. If we continue to allow a government out of control to provide for these criminals and push illegal amnesty, then we may not have to worry about it much longer. Illega... More..
Sciences > Astronomy The future of astronomy: 1 of 10
The Future of Astronomy Space is expanding and the Universe is, literally, growing. The future of Astronomy and Astrophysics is wide open! With this in mind, I'll attempt to narrow the immediate future of Astronomy down to three basic directions.1. Space Exploration: Since the days of Battlestar Galactica , A Space Odyssey, S... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Biography: Christa McAuliffe: 1 of 9
Christa McAuliffe I remember exactly where I was when the space shuttle Challenger disintegrated on national television. I was sitting in a class room just outside our school gymnasium. Our whole school had been encouraged to watch the lift-off, because the new teacher-in-space program would be implemented on this historic sp... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Requirements to become real estate agent: 1 of 8
Often, people compare real estate agents to car salesmen, and occasionally, they're right. The largest difference in becoming a real estate agent and any other kind of salesman is that all real estate agents must carry a state issued license that isn't as easy to obtain as most people think. The basic requirements will vary f... More..