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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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Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions Testimonies: Why I follow pagan traditions: 5 of 13
I have been to Churches: Nazarene, Catholic, Lutheran and Non-Denominational. Despite what the parishioners of each sect say, they are all very similar. For years I tried to "find" religion and didn't know that people still followed pagan paths or traditions. But what I did know is that Christianity was not right for me. Eve... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms An overview of the craziest human names ever recorded: 8 of 20
Celebrities are known for unusual names, but there are many "ordinary folk" that are blessed (or cursed?) with unusual names. Nosmo King (no smoking) is a stage name adopted by H. Vernon Watson (1886-1949) who was a British music hall artist before World War I. In the early part of the 1920's he did a "blackface" bit under t... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Should live trees be cut down for Christmas trees?: 13 of 32
I used to be on the "NO" side of this debate. I thought that my plastic tree that I re-use year after year was the better, more greener of the choices. Until I read an article stating otherwise. Christmas trees are farmed much the same way other things are farmed in today's world. Christmas tree farms produce approximately 5... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Should you act on what your psychic told you?: 14 of 34
The Psychic Hotline phenomenon really saw its emergence in the 80's with the advent of 1-900 numbers but consulting psychics is not a new concept: spirit boards were popular in the Victorian Era, the middle ages saw the advent of seers used by royalty prior to making major decisions (Augurs were employed by the Roman Kings a... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The top 10 things you want to do in your life: 123 of 287
I could probably come up with more than 10 top things, but I will try to restrict myself to 10. 1) I want to work as an author full-time and to make enough money at it that I can quit work. 2) I want to live with a view of the ocean. 3) I want to have enough money to be financially independent and to help support family if n... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Common Baby Ailments The importance of listing questions to ask your child's doctor: 6 of 14
When I was a new mom, some 11 years ago, I learned to write down the questions that I wanted to ask my child's pediatrician. As a new parent we have many things on our minds and new responsibilities we never imagined, remembering questions to ask a pediatrician is just one more thing for us to forget. I can't count the numbe... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Inspiring quotes: 26 of 60
Believe and you will be rewarded This has become my favorite inspirational quote. I have no idea where it comes from but I truly love it and have used it as "thought bubbles" on websites, as signatures, as a personal motto, and as a headline on profile pages. This quote is simple but its impact is large. To quote the George ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Common difficulties that working moms face: 15 of 31
Working moms face a multitude of difficulties that range from feelings of guilt to schedule conflicts. But in today's society many mothers are forced to work due to being a single parent, spouses who are not meeting their end, finances, or even a spouse attending college. According to the United States Government Census 2006... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms A guide to the most interesting regional nicknames: 2 of 4
The world is rife with unusual names, and the United States is no exception. Often a person has to look at a map and just wonder what the settlers were thinking. Often towns or rivers are named for those that settled or discovered them. But for some, there is no apparent reason why a place was named the way it was. But, if o... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Testimonies: Pagan parenting: 2 of 4
Raising children with the religious beliefs that are in the parents is a common and time-honored tradition. Parents always want to see their children follow in their paths whether that is religion, sports, college choices or careers. There is nothing wrong with a parent exposing their children to their likes, hobbies, career... More..