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Other If you could have a one-hour interview with any human being past or present, who would it be?: 3 of 230
I would definitely interview my mother who was suddenly killed in a tragic car accident just after my twelfth birthday. I know I could interview any famous person or historical figure, but I would choose my mother. She is the person that I admire the most. I would like to learn all about her and her life. I never got the cha... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing The difference between an ordinary letter and an e-mail: 2 of 67
An ordinary letter is special, required for personal communcation when an email is just not enough. An email will suffice for most business purposes and most daily exchanges. But, in some situations, an email just won't do. In other cases, an email is so much more practical than a letter could be. An email is fleeting. Ordin... More..
Education > Primary School Issues Why boys struggle more than girls in elementary school: 3 of 20
In elementary school, teachers need to realize the necessity of regular, daily physical activity for boys, while parents and teachers alike need to have higher expectations, and recognition that boys may work more independently and respond to different teaching methods. I find that boys are more restless in the classroom and... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Days that never come back but stay forever: 5 of 25
Childhood's End I ran around the park, happy to be around my old friends. I quickly changed out of my church clothes in the park's restroom and started to catch up with my friends. The table was filling with more dishes as each family arrived, adding to the potluck feast. I laughed and ran around the table as my mother helpe... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life What should a husband do to make his wife happy?: 22 of 99
Husbands, letting your wife know she is the most important person in the world to you makes her happy. Whether it is in spoken words or on paper, your wife wants to hear why you love her. She will be happy when she hears an unexpected "I love you, honey" or reads your thought out words on paper. Your thoughts of her are of u... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Bonding How a road trip can foster family communication: 11 of 29
"Do we really have to make this boring trip to Arkansas again?" We nine kids did our fair share of complaining. After all, we did this every other year. And once we got there, there was nothing to do. Flippin, Arkansas was just a spec on the map. The catch is, my step-mom came from that spec. A blended family of eleven. We d... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Best age to start kindergarten: 12 of 26
Ideally, the best age to start kindergarten depends on the clues your child gives you. You, with helpful guidance from the teacher in an pre-assessment situation, are the best judge of his or her readiness. You can tell if your child is socially ready to be away from you and open herself or himself up to a broader array of f... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should public school children wear uniforms?: 31 of 64
Requiring uniforms in public school may be more detrimental to the student's attitudes than implemental in deterring certain behaviors. Uniforms are promoted in public schools to prevent gangs, remove clothing distractions and make all the students even, so that no student appears to be at a lower socio-economic group than a... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss The lazy girl's guide to getting fit: 17 of 33
A lazy girl's guide to getting fit involve small, simple changes that add up. The main thing is to stick with it. The first thing is to exercise a bit everyday, or at least five times a week. Since I am a lazy girl and don't want to give up a favorite TV show, I have found that walking on the treadmill during a show really w... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Family memories: 35 of 56
Reluctant Journey "Just a minute!" Tugging my shorts on over my swimsuit while deciding between sandals or tennis shoes, I sighed in exasperation. There really wasn't anywhere to eat at the end of Hana road according to the traveler's book. Why wouldn't they listen? We'd be hungry and then what? There was just no convincing ... More..