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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 > Poetry Poetry: Listen to your heart: 32 of 34
_THIN ICE_(written in 1991)Thin ice...Thin ice is what you tread onwhen you flirt without reason.Thin ice is what you skate onwhen asked on the first date.Thin ice sweats on your handwhen you're holding hands.Thin ice numbs your senseswith the first kiss goodnight.Thin ice melts your heartwhen you begin to "go steady."Thin ic... More..
Arts & Humanities > English Language The most misused word in the English language: 26 of 27
A mis-used word is one in which people use it 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 mis-spelled words and mis-used words... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Identity: 149 of 153
A Face In the CrowdSometimes I feellikeI am just aface in the crowd.A facethat is blandand plain,a face thatif someonewereto perhapsglance uponit theywould forgetit ina second.A facethat won't existif no oneremembersor cares.Just one moreface in the crowdthat isn'treallythereat all.-end- More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Interesting Fourth of July facts: 26 of 26
The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, is day that Americans celebrate their independence from English rule and sovereignty. However, as a day off from most jobs, barbecues, pool parties, fireworks and beer many have forgotten the true observance of the holiday and none of us have known an America that was under any other r... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My childhood bedroom: 16 of 16
Surprisingly enough, my childhood bedroom is not filled with pleasant memories and is not some sanctuary that I return to when needed, however, no one made it bad for me. Its not like I was mistreated in that room, I had a loving home-life but I never liked my childhood bedroom. Right now, there probably is someone else using... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Divination techniques: 12 of 12
PROPHECY PEBBLESProphecy Pebbles, sometimes referred to as "The Prophet's Pebbles," are a unique and simple way to divine. Prophecy Pebbles are a style of divination similar to pessomancy (divination of pebbles). They are not runes; there are no markings on the pebbles except for the markings placed there by nature. Simple ri... More..
Education > Homework & Testing The benefits of homework assignments that involve the parents: 8 of 8
Raising a child is not a solitary experience. It involves all the adults that interact with that child on a regular basis. Education is the same, do not leave it up to the teachers alone to provide an education.A parent should get involved with every aspect of the child's homework including reviewing it with them before and a... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies The effectiveness of using writing as punishment: 7 of 7
I can see the effectiveness as writing for punishment and even some of the benefits that go along with it, however as a writer and avid reader and just having a love of the written word I am aghast at other images that this brings. As it is today less and less people are reading and writing in the "old-fashioned" way, meaning... More..
Education > Homework & Testing Tips for breaking large projects into smaller ones: 7 of 7
Large, or long-term projects, can be a daunting task for children. They need to learn how to manage their time and divide the project up into smaller parts and focus on each part. Parents can help their children by showing them how to break a large or long-term project apart.1. Look at the project requirements: read the instr... More..