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About me - N. O. Tate

I am an "older than most of you" female who has lots of experience in the regular job market, although I have been writing on my own for as many years as most of you have been alive, I'd wager.

I graduated from a small-town high school at the end of the "Flower

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Arts & Humanities > Ethics Who is virtuous: 2 of 5

Who is virtuous? We denote many esteemed qualities, and rightfully so, to parents who have sacrificed for their children. We admire those who risk life and limb to protect another from falling debris, raging waters or fiery deathtraps. They are our heroes. We praise one who would serve others through ministries, delegations ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Tips for teaching children that all mistakes are not bad: 9 of 22

When my son headed toward adolescence, I could sense a real change in him. I could sense foreboding. It was as if I could hear him say, "What will the future hold for me?" "How to I navigate through all these "things" that are coming at me so quickly?" I was very concerned. I wanted him to know that he would emerge from the ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Should US citizens focus less on material wealth and more on quality of life?: 19 of 45

Did you know that the Bible espouses leaving ten percent of our crops in the field for the poor and for animals? That concept precipitated the amount we now contribute to tithing. But when I think of the wealthy, when I hear the majority of them talk, I am acutely aware of a lack. Somehow, with their focus being almost solel... More..
Religion & Spirituality > New Age Concepts Harmony and a spiritual perspective: 4 of 8

I was very young , but I remember it clearly. It was during a time in my life when I was in constant struggle. I simply could not reconcile how to be the person I wanted to be. I could not understand why I was such a failure, when all I wanted was to be a good person. To sort things out, I wrote. Almost constantly. I would p... More..
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Freelance writing: Your ethics in today's writer's markets: 1 of 1

Ethical Freelancing Freelancing can be both fun and lucrative. But what happens when you are asked to write to subjects that are purposely misleading? Perhaps you have accepted an assignment to post daily opinion pieces. Your coordinator requests an article providing positive copy about a company you know to be a scammer and... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: I am a perfect parent: 34 of 60

The Perfect Parent. Just another impossible-to-reach idiom, you say? Well, during our life-long exposure to the many phrases, (idioms), that either trip us up or direct our path, my husband and myself are very close to perfect. We aim for it, actually. If not from ourselves, at least from our children. Before you point out t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life's paths: 177 of 283

Life's Paths wander through wooded vale and fragrant meadows Passage to aspiring heights. Replete with panoramic views. Kindling for unbridled energy. Accomplice, urging we run toward our goal A tangled root circumvents our footing. We tumble capsized, in shambles. The tree proffers its branches. Our foe, now friend. Its ban... More..
Travel > Destination Guides (Other) Are amusement resorts or nature sights better for vacationing with children?: 30 of 46

NATURE'S AMUSEMENT PARK: My son was five years old when we first hosted a National Forest Campground. Our "stint" lasted for four months, from May 15 to September 15. We liked the gig so well that we returned during three more seasons! Why on earth would someone want to live out of a camper that has no running water, heat or... More..
Sciences > Biology (Other) Are human beings still part of nature?: 11 of 16

THE CLASSIFICATION OF SPECIES AND HOW IT RELATES TO TODAY'S ISSUES: It's taught in grade-school now...the classifications of plants and animals into their specific genomes. But as few as three hundred years ago, information clarifying the relationship between lesser and greater plants, between lower and higher animals, was c... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction Dealing with family gossip: 43 of 53

My Dear Child: There are places inside me wounded and hidden. I know that is not what you want to hear. But each of us incur wounds on our journey through life. You already have some, though, at your age I doubt you let them affect you very much. No, you are too busy just living each moment, barely aware they have left their... More..