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I am a mother of three children, two of them are grown and moved out, I love to write and I live in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. I know it rains alot here but I love it I was born and raised here. I am getting married next year to a wonderful man at 38

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Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology The metrosexual man versus the cowboy: What do women want?: 16 of 37
I for one want the Cowboy, I have a boyfriend that is 100% cowboy and he treats me better than any metro guy ever even thought of treating me. He has manners and he opens doors for me, he is always looking out for my welfare. He loves me with all his heart and I love him the same. I am not into cowboy stuff I don't listen to... More..
Relationships & Family > Acquaintances & Co-Workers Weird neighbors stories: 17 of 35
I used to live in a trailer park, and those houses are really close together. I had some next door neighbors that where nice people, their lifestyle was a little weird, the lady would come out and talk and talk an talk so much that even the polite "I have to go my dinner is ready." didn't work she would then say, Oh we had t... More..
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables Which is healthier: Boiling or steaming vegetables?: 4 of 8
For me steaming vegetables brings out the taste far better than boiling them. The vegetables are far more vibrant in color, they are firm and not limp from being boiled to death. Plus the vitamins stay in the vegetable and not boiled out into the water that gets dumped down the sink. I love steamed fresh vegetables, the vege... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Products Baby wipes, essential cleaning supply for the home: 2 of 4
My kids are all grown out of baby wipes but I still use them for all kinds of things, I use them in the car, in the bathroom, and in the kitchen. They clean just about anything I remember one time when my kids were little and one of them had some artist in them and they wrote all over themselves with ink pens and felt tip pe... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning What you need to know about getting married in Oregon: 1 of 1
I live in Oregon I have gotten married here twice and it's very simple you just have to go down to a courthouse and pay for your license wait three days before the ceremony and then your good to go. After the vows are said and the minister announces your husband and wife you all sign the license and then about a month after ... More..
Relationships & Family > Talking with Teens & Children How to deal with controlling children: 7 of 12
I have three children two are over 18 years of age and my youngest is 13 years old. I have found that while they where growing up they always tested the boundaries with me, and I always had to put them in their place. Every child tests the waters, thats how they learn to grow an be responsible adults we as parents are their ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System Is the death penalty just or unjust?: 29 of 47
People have been put to death for crimes for centuries, if you watch the History channel they run shows about people being put to death for simply having an affair. The death penalty does not scare people into doing good instead of bad, we have been putting people to death for many years and it seems to me that more and more... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) How do you know when it's real love: 24 of 37
When I was younger I thought "real love" was how my boyfriend made me feel, those warm fuzzy feelings. Now that I am grown up and been through heartache, pain, and suffering I realize that love is not JUST warm fuzzy feelings. It's how you treat the other person and how they treat you back that counts. Your there for the wed... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Should parents raise their children without television?: 206 of 306
I think all kids should at least watch the news once in awhile I don't agree with ALL the shows at there but they need to know what is going on in the world. They will be entering it when they grow up and get out on their own and if they don't know what's going on then they are pretty much just going to be flopping around li... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice How to intervene when a friend has a drug problem: 7 of 10
If a friend or loved one has an addiction, they have to want to stop if they don't want it they are not going to stay sober they might stop for a couple of weeks or a few months but it would only be to please the person who suggested they get sober. Hitting rock bottom on their own is the best way to a successful long term r... More..