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I am a devoted Catholic wife and mother to a large family. I am also a freelance writer, a poet, a student, an herbalist, a reader, a chauffeur, a doctor, a teacher, a maid, a friend, a catechist, a critic, a shopper, a leader, a follower, a girl, a woman,

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Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Beginner's guide to low fat cooking: 1 of 14

Beginner's Guide to Low-Fat Cooking As a beginner in the world of low-fat cooking, it is important to keep things simple to get started receiving the health benefits. Many times, trying to eat healthier can be overwhelming. There are three simple things you can do to get started, with a bonus tip offered at the end. First, t...
Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism Catholic responses to classic Protestant critiques: Statues, saints, and more: 1 of 11

Catholics do NOT worship statues. Crucifixes, statues, holy pictures, relics, and religious art are not idols. They are prayer aides and reminders. These items are found in Catholic homes and churches to draw one's eyes and thoughts to God. Minds can and do wander. In the Bible, 1 Thess 5:17, Christians are told to pray with...
Relationships & Family > Friendship Issues & Advice Can men and women be "just friends"?: 7 of 68

Men and women cannot be 'just friends'. Men and women together can be like oil and water, they just don't mix. When it comes to workplaces, men do not like to be subservient to women. Even if they will not admit it aloud, because it isn't politically correct, it is true. Men have trouble respecting a women in positions of au...
Autos > Driving & Safety Should you smoke in your car?: 6 of 41

Despite the fact that smokers are being told to hit the road' with their cigarettes, and the fact that designated smoking areas are ever decreasing in size and popularity, smokers should not retreat to their vehicles to light up. The most obvious reason to avoid smoking in such a small enclosed space is your health. When you...
Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism Baptism: Types and elements: 1 of 6

The Church knows of no other way for a person to go to heaven except through Baptism. There are three types of Baptism recognized by the Catholic Church, Baptism by water, Baptism by blood and Baptism by desire. This is not to say there is no debate on this topic, for it is hotly debated, by those who study the Catholic fait...
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Guide to low fat crockpot cooking: 1 of 6

Low-fat Crock pot Cooking Crock pots are a lifesaver in today's busy world. Using the crock pot affords the luxury of having a hot, delicious, nutritious, home cooked meal on even the busiest of days. The meal is started early in the day before the rush and stress of trying to make an appointment. If it is baseball season, s...
Food & Drink > Meat & Poultry Beef in low-fat diets: 2 of 10

Beef in Low Fat Diets When your doctor tells you to adjust your diet to lower your fat intake, lose weight, lower cholesterol, or protect your health in any number of ways; many people will give up some of their favorite foods in the interest of renewed health and vigor. For beef eaters, there is good news, you don't need to...
Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism The beauty of the traditional Latin Mass: Liturgicum Authenticum: 1 of 5

There is so much more to the Latin Mass than just the beauty of the language. It is preserving the Holy Mass as it was celebrated for centuries. Although there are many excellent reasons, if no other calls out to you, the Latin Mass should be preserved for tradition. The prayers are in poetic language which sings the praises...
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Should cell phones be banned in restaurants?: 16 of 75

Cell phones ought to be banned in restaurants, it is just good etiquette. The use of cell phones everywhere has wreaked havoc on basic manners. People ought to use them just for emergencies. When you go out in public, leave the phone in the car, or turned off in your pocket. Numerous times I have had friends stop mid sentenc...
Food & Drink > Desserts Recipes: Low fat banana cake: 2 of 7

Low Fat Banana Cake This can be frosted but my many children clamor to eat it before it is frosted. It is likely we've had this cake in our house more than fifty times, and it has never sat long enough to be frosted. If we take this cake to a pot luck we must bring two, as it goes so fast, even two isn't enough. It never get...