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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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Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Are "pooper scooper" laws fair to pet owners?: 4 of 66
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 ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Victims of drunk driving: 13 of 96
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 ... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Controversy surrounding euthanizing dangerous dogs: 1 of 7
Should dangerous dogs be put to sleep? Probably, depends on what you call dangerous. This being said with no consideration for breed, just temperament. No dog should be considered dangerous, because of it's breed. All dogs should be considered dangerous if you are going to stick your arm in a strangers unlocked vehicle that ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Tips for finding a lost dog: 4 of 20
While we all hope it will never happen to us, or think that we are responsible dog owners who keep our dogs on a leash, it can, and inevitably will happen one day when your hands are full and your dog sees a bird, squirrel or bunny that it just has to play with. It is amazing how quickly your dog can chase after something an... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Buying a pet: What to consider first: 2 of 8
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... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies School districts should bar anyone from bringing peanut products to school: 15 of 59
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... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Fees associated with pet adoption: 5 of 13
There are many fees associated with pet adoptions. Every single animal that enters a shelter, receives an intake exam. Most of the time these exams include a first set of shots, wormer, and a kennel cough vaccine. All animals that stay at the shelter longer than two weeks, receive a booster shot; puppies get two booster shot... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Create a sanctuary in your bedroom: 31 of 80
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 single parent of a special needs child, my bedroom is my sanctuary. It is the only place I can go for complete quiet and relaxat... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Dog attacks: Punish the owner not the breed: 8 of 20
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... More..
Hobbies & Games > Beading & Jewelry Making Is jewelry-making an art form or a craft?: 10 of 23
I consider jewelry making an art. The act in itself may fall into the crafting category, but the end result is most certainly art in the eye of the creator. One project I personally make is glass bead necklaces and I spend more time, in the bead store, picking out beads, one at a time. Table by table I study each bead until ... More..