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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: 2 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... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A murder mystery: 7 of 49
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... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Sarah: 4 of 19
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... More..
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... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Guide to lifting weights at home: 9 of 15
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... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) 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... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Aiden: 32 of 47
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... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary My top celebrity comeback wishes for 2008: 10 of 13
What's Jennifer Aniston been up to these days? She appeared with her "Friends" co-star Courtney Cox Arquette in the season finale of "Dirt" as Tina Harrod, but other than that she didn't appear in anything new in 2007. I'm wishing and hoping she makes a comeback in 2008 because I think she is a great actress who never gets t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Conflict in Iraq: Is it possible to support the troops but not the war?: 36 of 45
I believe it's possible to support our men and women in uniform without being a "war supporter". It's something like supporting your children and even if you disagree with choices they make. We need to remind ourselves that these men and women are people just like us with opinions and ideas about things. I'm positive there a... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Rosie O'Donnell versus Elisabeth Hasselbeck: Who is right?: 24 of 30
Rosie wasn't saying SHE thought American soldiers were terrorists. But it doesn't matter 'cause I think people only hear what they want to hear. One of the very next sentences she said was something about how would it make you feel if the richest nation in the world invaded your country? That was ultimately what she was gett... More..