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My husband and I have two daughters, and we both work full-time. Currently I am a Day Plan Coordinator for the Disabilities Board of my county. Our agency trains adults with Mental Retardation for Residential and Community living skills.

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Animal stories for children: 4 of 99

_Dixie's Quack_ Dixie lives in a barnyard with five brothers and sisters. Dixie has feathers. She has webbed feet. She has a beak. Dixie is like any other duck. Except for one thing. Dixie doesn't like to quack. She's growing up and her voice wants to "quack" but she wants to cheep. The result is a very funny "chee-WACK!" "Y...
Arts & Humanities > Writing (Other) Light-hearted looks at the occupational hazards of being a writer: 1 of 20

Being a writer can be a very rewarding career. If you write well and people enjoy a writer will be promoting literacy, enjoyment and education. No greater joy can occur then hearing a parent say "my child hated to read, until he started reading your books." Every compliment and favorable review encourages a writer to write m...
Education > Homework & Testing Tips for studying for spelling tests: 1 of 17

Spelling tests are a necessary evil in order for children to learn to spell and to read. But it can be one of the more tedious and monotonous of the homework assignments for children. It helps to know a child's individual strengths or weaknesses and in time spelling tests can be a fun way to study and to learn. 1. Practice, ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Summer Camps & Fun Beyond babysitting: Money-earning tips for preteens or teens not yet eligible for "real jobs": 1 of 17

Teaching children the value of money is a skill that will carry them all through their life. Job skills can be learned at an early age, however, in most states teens must be at least 16 years of age in order to work in a "real job." For many teens, doing chores around the home (even for pay) may not seem like a real job and ...
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Why atheism and morality are not incompatible: 2 of 30

Morals come from within; not from an outside source. Our government does not enact morals, they enact laws. And, as we all know, people do not adhere to the laws of the government. Religion does enact morals, but as we all know, many religious people still commit crimes or have questionable ethics and morals. There are guide...
Arts & Humanities > English Language The most misused word in the English language: 2 of 18

A misused word is one which people use incorrectly-a word that has a meaning totally different or opposite then what the person is using it for. Being an avid writer and reader and priding myself on a rather large vocabulary, (more so than the average person) I have a pet-peeve with misspelled words and misused wor...
Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions How spell candles work: 1 of 9

In Paganism, there are many forms of magick and a wide variety of items that can be used. One popular item in the use of rituals, prayers and spells is candles. Candle magick is a form of sympathetic magick which is a magick in which an object represents the desired outcome. Think of the stereotypical Voo Doo Doll from popul...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Our special friendship: 2 of 16

_FRIENDS UNTIL THE END_ (written in 1990) Our friendship was envied by all the rest, we never betrayed one another nor spoke an unkind word. We did everything together and shared all that we had to offer each other. Suddenly, without a hint or a clue, you were off to start a new life and left me to continue mine, alone. Some...
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Is Wicca a religion?: 1 of 8

The word "religion," by definition, means: "1)A set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs; 2) a ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Listen to your heart: 5 of 37

_THIN ICE_ (written in 1991) Thin ice... Thin ice is what you tread on when you flirt without reason. Thin ice is what you skate on when asked on the first date. Thin ice sweats on your hand when you're holding hands. Thin ice numbs your senses with the first kiss goodnight. Thin ice melts your heart when you begin to "go st...