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I have always dreamed of writing professionally someday, and helium is a place where I can write while being home with my child. I dream of someday opening a small scale rescue that provides for a few animals, a couple of homeless families, and a couple

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Home & Garden > Home Interior Create a sanctuary in your bedroom: 11 of 66

Someone once told me that the rooms in your house project your living priorities. That if every room in your house is clean but your bedroom, it reflects that you come last in your own life. As the mother of a special needs child, my bedroom is my sanctuary. It is the only place I can go for complete quiet and relaxation. I ...
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Dog attacks: Punish the owner not the breed: 2 of 10

Breed discrimination is no different than Racism or Sexism. Fears or stereotypes of certain breeds stem from misinformation and misunderstanding. Education is the key to battling this discrimination. I work with all kinds of breeds on a daily basis, and while certain breeds are bred for certain jobs and duties, all dogs have...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Victims of drunk driving: 19 of 94

As the primary witness to several tragedies throughout my childhood, I can honestly say that drunken driving is the one that had the biggest impact on my life. To this day it is the worst thing that has ever happened to me. I was not even riding in a car, I was sleeping in my Grandmothers bed, but I felt a direct impact. It ...
Health & Fitness > Autism What is the diagnostic criteria for Asperger's syndrome?: 1 of 4

The diagnostic criteria for Asperger's disorder, as defined by the DSM-IV are as follows. A. Qualitative impairment in social interaction, as manifested by at least two of the following: (1) marked impairment in the use of multiple nonverbal behaviors such as eye-to-eye gaze, facial expression, body posture, and gestures to ...
Health & Fitness > Allergies School districts should bar anyone from bringing peanut products to school: 11 of 43

Preposterous! To say the very least. The fact is that children are meant to learn how to survive in the real world as they grow into adults. It is our jobs as parents to educate them on making good decisions. Clearly, a child who is allergic to peanuts, knows what that reaction feels like and I imagine it only takes one time...
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Buying a pet: What to consider first: 2 of 6

There are many things to take into consideration before getting a new pet. First, do you know what type of pet you want. What are you looking for in a pet? Do you want a cat or dog? A pocket pet, like a hamster or Gerbil? A fish or snake maybe? Are you looking for a companion animal or a working animal? Things to consider wh...
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Are "pooper scooper" laws fair to pet owners?: 17 of 47

Is this seriously a subject up for debate? Does one not assume full responsibility for a pet when they acquires said pet? Besides the fact that poop spreads disease, it stinks, and people unwittingly step in it, which is quite inconvenient. Would you leave poop in your own backyard and not clean it up? What you may consider ...
Travel > Kansas Destinations Travel with kids to the Black Hills in South Dakota: 2 of 5

The Black Hills of South Dakota are a breathtaking and majestic place. Rich with history and culture, the variety of activities available make this the perfect family vacation spot. Find a central location to start your daily explorations from, or try several of the lodges available as you migrate throughout the hills. Howev...
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling 5 easy ways to start being green: 10 of 24

In today’s society of waste and over-indulgence, every little step we take in being more environmentally conscience is a step in the right direction. Technology being what it is today; going green is simply a matter of introducing small habits into your life. Introduce them slowly, so as not to overwhelm yourself. Peop...
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Should people have dogs in apartments without yards?: 10 of 22

Popular school of thought proves that dogs do best in a calm, assertive, and structured environment. Where a person lives should have no bearing on whether they should have a dog. Living quarters may affect the breed, or at least the size, of the dog which you choose, but the rest, is merely a consequence of the intentions a...