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I have been writing for a good number of years now, both on the internet and in the real world.

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Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Easy ways your family can "go green": 33 of 319
You've seen all the television reports. You've read all the newspaper and magazine articles. You've even listened to Al Gores' sermons. All of this has convinced you that you might try to do something for the environment and maybe have fun with the family at the same time. But what? Well, there are simple things you can do t... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Should parents bring baby to the movie theater?: 5 of 46
One of the reasons I don't go to the movies any more is because of the noise from inconsiderate people. Over the years the noise has increased and people seem not to care if they destroy your movie going fun. There a number of ways in which people are inconsiderate to those around them and one way is by bringing a baby to th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Commentary: Michael Vick, dog fighting and the ASPCA: 3 of 27
We have all heard of the recent arrest of Michael Vick on dog fighting charges but you've got to wonder just how wide-spread this kind of cruelty is. I've heard this called a sport but those people are simply delusional, it's cruelty plain and simple. Apparently Mr. Vick and his cronies thought it was a sport and were bettin... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Do humans have the right to offend?: 3 of 26
This is an incredibly loaded question. Do we have the right to offend? The answer might be just as loaded. Free speech does have its limits. The old chestnut is that you can't yell fire in a crowded theatre, unless there is truly a fire. Short of yelling fire, I would suggest that we do have the right to offend. But saying t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture Is there such a thing as a "true" American?: 4 of 32
For far too long the only people who have been defined as "true Americans" were the first nations. First nations people might well have a special claim, which is beyond the scope of this article. In recent years, many western European immigrants have been having children born in the "new world". For example, my father left S... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture What is the greater challenge in accepting Christianity: Intellectual or moral?: 3 of 24
Christianity is an amazing subject. If you want strong dissenting opinions look to God. Christianity breeds so much controversy that religious tomes can cause wars. Fortunately, here it's only a war of words. Accepting Christianity is always a matter of suspending your hold on reality. A read of the bible, and I have read it... More..
Computers & Technology > Home & Leisure Software The best free photo editing software: 1 of 8
It is often said that the single best photo imaging editing program is Photoshop. The Photoshop program may well be good but it is very expensive and it does have a steep learning curve. Should you not feel like spending that kind of money for Photoshop or maybe you just can't afford it then what are you to do? Are you going... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce In divorce, should the father have equal custody rights to his children?: 14 of 110
Divorces can be rough things to navigate through and often emotions take the place of rational thought. Emotions in divorces are can be ugly things. Everything takes a backseat to those nasty emotions. Children need parents to continue to be parents even during the nastiest of divorces. Children always need parents capable o... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Should chaining dogs outdoors be legal?: 3 of 21
The Beagle as watchdog! A little over a decade ago, shortly after my lady love and I got together, we decided to get a dog. We figured we would look through the local papers for a loving little dog who needed a new home. We headed out one Saturday with the paper and a cell phone to find the dog we would share our lives with.... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Looking for Bigfoot: 2 of 14
In the wilds of western Canada and the United States lives a wild man of the woods. This wild man is supposed to be as tall as 10 or 12 feet, although more commonly they are 6 to 8 feet tall. They are covered in long shaggy hair which, out of modesty, covers their bodies. Unfortunately, they seem to be unfamiliar with person... More..