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I am a grandparents rights examiner at www.examiner.com/x-9752-Des-Moines-Grandparenting-Examiner and created the organization at www.iowagrandparentsrights.com to help strengthen the rights of grandparents to their grandchildren. I am a grandparent myself

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Form letter in response to criticism: 4 of 94

I am responding to your efforts of criticism regarding my recent articles that I submitted to your motorcycle contests. I do not agree with your deleting two of my articles for plagiarism. When first they were marked deleted I assumed I must have made the articles to short until I received your rather nasty first email. A fe...
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts How crochet is a great stress reliever: 1 of 15

Crochet is nearly a lost art in todays world of I want it now. I learned to crochet at my Grandmother's knee. My mother never learned, my sister never wanted to and I am amazed at just how many women out there have no idea how to crochet. They are missing a great way not only to relax but also on creating some truly beautifu...
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Home organization tips: 2 of 26

Does organization of your home feel like an chore? It doesn't have to be with tips to put even the clutter bug's home to the test. The first tip is simple but for some may find it very hard to put to the task. Go through your closets, kids too, and anything you haven't worn in a year needs to go. Get several large boxes and ...
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should the United States have universal health care?: 6 of 42

Universal Health care sounds good on paper and is a rallying point for the coming Presidential election but how do the politicians intend for the project to be funded? Who is going to pay for the health care reform that they want to put into action? If the government is allowed to grow bigger and reach its ever increasing ar...
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Addiction: 4 of 25

Morning comes and the birds wake him up. He rolls off the couch and slowly walks to the dining room where sits his morning hot cup of coffee. She looks at him and shakes her head sighing in disappointment or disgust. He isn't sure. He looks in the mirror as he brushes his thinning hair and notices how much gray is showing. H...
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: What my garden taught me - the hard way: 17 of 68

My neighbors gardening mishap nearly cost him his life and it taught me never to take a plant for granted. It happened on a crisp clear April day in a cool but sunny Iowa backyard. Spring growth was just beginning to emerge and like most gardeners the call of spring was just to strong to resist. My neighbor and long time fri...
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Living with regrets after losing a loved one: 6 of 24

Living with regrets after losing a loved one is a harsh reality for many bereaved loved ones even if the death was expected but even harder to accept when the death was a total surprise. Grief moves in stages and in many instances will repeat a stage such as rage, crying jags and depression. In my case of the sudden loss of ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting Grandparents and their rights: 1 of 4

All states now have legislation that protects the rights of grandparents but mostly just for visitation. Key factors to remember when petitioning the courts for your grandparents rights to visitation are: is their a bond between the grandparent and child, best interests of the child and is the parent a fit parent. These are ...
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Tips on choosing teas and herbs for soap making: 1 of 4

When choosing a tea or herb to add to your specially made soap it is important to take a minute and decide what additives you want to use with each recipe. Especially if these soaps are for gift giving or for sale . What molds are you planning on using for this batch of soap can also make a difference on what additive you ch...
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) How to make mosquito repellent candles: 1 of 4

Mosquito repellent candles can be not only effective against what bugs you but they can be decorative to. One of most recognized repellents for mosquito's is citronella oil made from grasses. It is even more powerful if combined with other oils of a similar nature like cedarwood oil. There is another side to citronella that ...