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I have been happily married for 16 years to the father of my two kids, an eleven-year-old daughter and an eight-year-old son. When I'm not helping them with their homework, I'm doing my own. I am a full-time student, homemaker, mother, wife and any number

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence Teens: Parental interference vs. parenting: 1 of 25
When I was a teenager I had all kinds of freedom. My mom had adopted the "friend" style of parenting in the lives of my younger siblings and I. This was partially because she was recovering from a very bad marriage to my dad, and partially because that's what she thought she was supposed to do. She provided for our basic phys... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Birth: 9 of 85
It was a warm summer day as they walked hand in hand toward the old brick building on Woodward. It was the first time they had been there, and they were so excited about their appointment. She didn't like her current doctor, so she had decided to give this practice a try at the recommendation of a friend. This was their first... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Common interview bloopers and how to avoid them: 4 of 29
As someone who has been on both sides of the hiring desk, I know firsthand the fears and frustrations of interviewing and being interviewed. It never ceases to amaze me the number of prospective employees I have come in contact with who had absolutely NO idea how to conduct themselves appropriately when being considered for a... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Dog behavior: 9 of 62
If you have ever seen a basset hound, you know they are comical looking to say the least, with longer than necessary ears, sad droopy eyes, and disproportionately short legs. They are both sweet and stubborn, and much livelier than most people realize.Our first basset was a sweet boy named Foster we adopted from the local Bas... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: True lessons learned the hard way during employment: 25 of 126
"You Don't Know What You Got 'Til It's Gone."I was never much of a fan of the 80's metal band, Cindarella. But there is something to be said for their trademark song. We never really do appreciate the things we have until they no longer belong to us.Several years ago I was managing a small law firm. I had been there for years... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods Should parents use corporal punishment to discipline children?: 12 of 52
Parents should absolutely be allowed to use corporal punishment as ONE form of discipline. However, if your children's personalities are as varied as mine, it may be an effective tool with one but not the other. My daughter is a very sensitive girl. When she was little, the threat of a spanking and a stern word was often enou... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust What is love?: 48 of 207
Love. Perhaps the most overused and misunderstood word in the English language. It is associated with everything from children, to chocolate to shopping to sex and everything in between. One online dictionary defined it as a "deep, tender, ineffable feeling of affection and solicitude" or an "intense emotional attachment." Wh... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life The most significant people in your life: 29 of 117
If you had asked me as a child who the most significant person in my life was, the answer would have emphatically been my paternal grandfather. He was the family patriarch and the best grandpa ever. He was affectionate and fun to be around. He was the grandpa everybody wished was theirs. He and my grandmother drove five hours... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations Funny preacher stories: 13 of 40
It was a beautiful, sunny day as I was walking into church. Pastor Tim, one of the staff pastors and the superintendent of the connected school, happened to be standing there, and he held open the door as I approached. He was about 20 years older than me and very reserved, even somewhat shy. When I got about two feet away fro... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Are small dogs safer pets around children?: 34 of 103
Smaller dogs have historically been associated with being high strung and reactive, while larger breeds have been credited with being easygoing and tolerant. Although I have certainly seen this stereotype demonstrated, I have also seen the opposite proven true. Growing up with dogs of various sizes and breeds, I have found th... More..