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About me - Lesley Fuller

A brief slice of Lesley pie:

I am the one on the right in the picture (the cute one).

Married 2 years, no kids.

I have taught for the last six years in subjects as diverse as history and English to math, science and special education. I have my fingers in everything.

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Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Was the US Supreme Court decision on abortion in Roe vs. Wade (1973) just?: 1 of 8

Since our country began, the United States Supreme Court has been behind myriad controversial decisions. From the beginning, with decisions such as Marbury v. Madison and Plessy v. Ferguson, up to the contemporary era with Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court has done nothing short of change the world, for better o...
Travel > Europe Destinations (Other) Tips for planning a trip through Europe: 1 of 4

Planning a trip to Europe? It doesn't have to be as difficult or expensive as you think. I've been to Europe several times both in groups and by myself. I have been to almost every country in Western Europe. Some decisions I made were wise and some not so wise. Here is the benefit of my experience. 1. Know where you are goin...
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends 1990s television series: 4 of 11

One of the most imaginative and influential shows of the 90s wasn't the most popular or the most critically acclaimed of its time. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" was smart, funny, and full of characters you could relate to. If it were a person, I would have married it. I know you're thinking, "The show with the girl who killed v...
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Should America pay restitution to the descendants of slaves?: 18 of 29

Recently I've been spending time working on my family tree. Through my research, I learned that I was a descendant of some very prominent slave-owning families in the South. Before that time, I had just immediately thought to myself that giving restitution to African-American descendants of slaves was the right thing to do, ...
Politics, News & Issues > Hunger, Disease & Poverty Is foreign aid the solution to global poverty?: 10 of 15

Foreign financial aid is one solution among many that will play a vital role in drastically improving the lives of millions of impoverished people. But it will only work when used in relationship with several other types of aid and assistance. 1. Education. Many of the reasons for extreme poverty and disease in places like A...
Health & Fitness > Weight Issues Challenges of dieting and body image issues: 8 of 11

I admit it: in the last two years since I have gotten married, I have gained weight. A lot of weight. Not just the 10 or 15 pounds that typically come with the first year of marriage. No, I've gone from cute and petite to unhealthy and obese. And it's my fault, not the media, not the fast food restaurants, not even my husban...
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts Big Bang or Big Man: How in the heck did we get here?: 61 of 70

Creation vs. Evolution: what a controversial subject! Nothing is going to get good, well-meaning people arguing faster than that. Taking out all the emotion, fear, etc, which means of existence is the most logical? The "big bang" theory, or the beginning in most evolutionists' minds, is the idea that all life started by a co...
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Dating tips: Ways to break up graciously: 4 of 4

Your head begins to spin and you become dizzy. Your stomach turns and you fight back the desire to be sick. Pain shoots through your body over and over again. What's going on? You are being dumped! Anyone who has gone through this process knows it is painful and dispiriting. But when you are on the other end of the break up,...