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Olivia's life included childhood trauma and experience in a foster care system, not to mention a "mean" step mother. She still survived, in fact thrived as her life kept changing colors, and then it began to shine.

Those accumulative experiences gave Olivia

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Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Reclaim the holidays: 1 of 70
Every year the holidays seem to arrive sooner. I am sure that I saw Christmas Trees lined up behind the pumpkins. The smile on the Jack O Lantern's face was barely visible among the green boughs of the trees.Each year we tackle the holidays with the mixed feelings that they always bring. With them is the ambivalence of joy in... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: A critical appraisal of the candidates for US president: 1 of 38

The election for president in 2008 has begun to be somewhat of a charade. It seems that many of the candidates have memorized their allegiances and speak to them,they know what we the voters want to hear. So they feel that if they speak those words that will get them in the door. And then there is the usual party tensions tha... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Is Christmas becoming too commercialized?: 2 of 69

We seem to go from pumpkins to Christmas Trees before we have even celebrated Thanksgiving. After we have over indulged in the abundance on our platters and have feasted on too much pie. Except for a brief grace, will we even be truly thankful ?There will be early risers on the Friday after Thanksgiving they will hurriedly ma... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Marriage: Until death do us part: 1 of 31

Marriage like many other things is taken for granted until death does part you. As many other couples you start your life with the best of your shared dreams. You follow in pursuit of your first home and furnishings, and tightly pinch your pennies in the early days. In time you may be as we were, blessed with children,which w... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life How to care for a sick friend or family member at home: 1 of 26

It will be a challenge but also a triumph, to care for a sick friend or family member at home.The time it takes for them to recover will vary according to their illness.First,I would like to congratulate you the care giver, for standing up to the plate.It is an undertaking that takes an enormous commitment,it is one that is r... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Love and Alzheimer's disease: 1 of 25
It wasn't supposed to be this way I said to myself as I realized the journey that I had bought into.He was the senior white knight that rescued me, and now I was beginning to realize that it will be I that will be rescuing him and keeping his world intact. I will be the one to walk by his side and see to it that he stays focu... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A writer's prayer: 1 of 24
Heavenly father I ask youPlease if you have the timeTake a look at the words I've writtenSee if you like the rhymeToo often I've taken the creditFor the thoughts you have given meIt is you that has put them thereAlways been clear to seeYou gently placed your handsAnd let the right words flowSome I don't even recognizeOthers I... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Should parents teach children how to drink alcohol responsibly or maintain a no-use policy at home?: 2 of 46

To teach children how to drink alcohol in a responsibly way, is probably a more appropriate choice for parents. As a "no use policy " may leave them unarmed for their exposure in our society today. They can be taught the choice to drink or not drink is always an option, but a healthy respect for alcohol and teaching the respo... More..
Relationships & Family > Relatives Tips for vacationing with in-laws: 1 of 23

O.K. so we are all going to vacation together. "I can do this you say to yourself" as a million scenarios tell you it is not going to be easy.You are right and it will take some foresight and planning to make it the vacation you hope it can be.Vacationing with in-laws will be an adventure in human behavior.But you may have be... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Not-so-innocent little girls: How society and celebrity are affecting our children: 2 of 44

It would be an enormous opportunity, for media to focus celebrity that shines for their good behavior and kind deeds, and less on creating the pouting pretty as a norm.Of course our eye is pleased, as is our taste of another's world. We will always continue to amused by the glitter and the glamor of today. We are sometimes bo... More..