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I'm a stay at home mom of two kids, two dogs, and one husband. I really like reading and writing and I really don't like dishes and laundry. I like talking to people who understand that we all have different ideas and understandings of things. I enjoy all

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A general mystery: 1 of 49

The Suspects man in the stained coat Jackson McCreed Robert McCreed Driver of the rusty blue car The Thief of Jefferson High School Bev ran as fast as she could from the bus. It had let her off two blocks away from the house. As her legs and lungs burned she prayed she wasn't too late. As she rounded a corner she saw the hou...
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Sarah: 4 of 16

Etymology The name Sarah (pronounced SARE-ah) has many different meanings depending on which language you choose to look under. In Hebrew it means "woman of high rank" or "princess". Arabic translates Sarah into "pleasant". "Pure and excellent" is the definition in Persian. The most common definition of Sarah is "princess" o...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A murder mystery: 16 of 59

The Suspects John Berry Billy Thorp Sheriff Clay Watson Small Town Murder Annie couldn't stop wondering about how something so horrible could happen in such a small town. She had moved to this small town because she had gotten so tired of things like this in the city. This morning her life had seemed like something from a 19...
Style & Beauty > Makeup Makeup tips: How to remove mascara: 2 of 5

To some women removing makeup is just as important as how you put it on. Whatever your makeup removal routine is made up of you need to consider what you are putting your eyes through. Are you putting unneeded pressure on or around your eyes? Is the skin around your eyes irritated? What sort of products do you use for eye ma...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Are hospital childbirth and labor classes worth taking?: 17 of 27

I think they are a good idea. I didn't take classes and I was so confused with my first kid. I think if I had at least a small idea of what to expect then I would have been able to think more clearly than I had. Instead of focusing on having my baby I was trying to remember everything the nurses had to teach me - how to brea...
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Guide to lifting weights at home: 8 of 12

Having a weightlifting routine is a great idea for anyone looking to improve their body's physique. Whether you want to slim down or bulk up, lifting weights is a good solution for either. There are many benefits to lifting weights; burning fat, improving your body's strength, and feeling good and confident about the way you...
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections US elections: Should military officers be allowed to appear in uniform supporting a political candidate?: 8 of 12

I do not understand how this is really a question at all. All members of the military take an oath to follow their Commander in Chief, who could or could not lead them into a war. Soldiers fight for this country to help preserve our freedoms and lifestyle. It is ridiculous to think that they can't show up in uniform supporti...
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Aiden: 33 of 39

Etymology, Origin, and History: The name Aiden (pronounced: ay-den) originated in medieval Ireland as a Gaelic name. The name has two similarly interpreted meanings. Most common are "fiery" or "little fire". Some languages have combined both of those meanings into one definition being, "little fiery one." Popularity: The nam...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The housewife mystery: 31 of 31

The Escaping Coonhound The Suspects: Daddy Shaila Jo Blaise Christopher (a.k.a. The Boy) Caysi Jack (The author would like to note that names and dates have not been changed to protect the innocent as no character in this story is 100% innocent of at least some wrong doing at some point. All suspects brought under Payne Fami...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Online video game reviews: KingMania: 6 of 6

The object of the game King Mania is quite simple; conquer other lands defeating opposing forces. Not much of a story there is it? Yet you get the feeling from the game's introduction that this was an intentional move by the creators of the game. I guess if you not much of a story lover when you play games then this is a goo...