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As an accredited, published newspaper correspondent for my local newspaper, I have endeavered on an awesome journey learning the ins and outs of becoming a published children's author. I have written a series of children's stories based on my own children's

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Pregnant teens: Breaking the news to your parents: 1 of 14
Eight years later, talking about that day so many years ago still haunts me. Neither I nor my family ever brings that issue up, it's almost taboo. I was sixteen and a half when I found out I was pregnant. I was having rough morning sickness and I tested five times to finally believe what I was seeing.Because my mom and I had ... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette The proper way to eat oysters: 1 of 5
Down south, the only proper way for any countryfried person to eat an oyster is to buy at least two fresh bushels on a nippy Friday or Saturday night. Stack some fire wood to a medium height and get the fire rolling. Embers float into the dark night sky as friends and family gather around. Laughter fills the air as the men gr... More..
Other What to say to the world in your 15 minutes of fame: 34 of 117
I only have a brief fifteen minutes to say something amazing that will forever alter the way people perceive the world around them. I have racked my brain trying to come up with a short speech that would cover all of the worlds issues. Although that is feat is nearly impossible, what I do have to say I feel is pretty close.Wh... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Summer in the classroom: Against a year-long school schedule: 3 of 10
My eldest daughter came home with a paper she needed to finish by the next day. At eight years old she was ecstatic about having a year long school year! The paper was actually a letter to her principal asking her to please allow them to have a year long school year. I assume the letters from the children will then be gathere... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Want to be a hero?: 12 of 32
Be a parent!Sometimes thats all a child needs in a hero. Be there for your child, listen to them and their silly jokes, their why questions, their real fears and needs. Always be there for them. Do everything in your power to make it to their school program or after school games. Tuck them in soundly, make up a special bedtim... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Joining a charity as a hobby: 1 of 1
For a few years now, my daughter brought home flyers from school announcing one charitable event or another asking for donations. She'd ask me if she could join one of them, or even suggest she and I go out on our own raising money for charitable causes. I was hesitant at first. Where exactly does that money I send really go ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs My second chance at life: True stories about facing death: 91 of 161
After an ectopic pregnancy, much to our surprise my husband and I became pregnant again within a month and a half later. We quickly notified my obstetrician who sent us for an ultrasound immediately. "Congratulations" the technician said. Our baby was in my uterus where it belonged. Four months later we found out our baby was... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips The benefits of parenting advice from experienced mothers: 41 of 62
Welcome the sleepless nights, the screaming fits, hours of walking and lullaby's. The newest addition to the family has arrived and guess what? This new little being has a mind and a personality all of their own! No real surprise there, except for the fact that new parents aren't equipped with a sixth sense or some kind of ot... More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Roast beef: 4 of 6
If your craving a little something spicy and some succulent tender meat; Here's an option for you. It's a family favorite of ours!Roast- (one large enough to feed everyone, but keep in mind once cooked it will shrink)3lbs bag of Potatoes2 small bags of Carrots2-3 onions ( I prefer Vidalia)Celery-optional1 large bottle of Wors... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals How to find and marry the perfect woman for you: 4 of 6
Find a women that is genuine and honest. A woman that puts you and her family or her own children before herself. A women that will ask how your day has been, who can tell when something is bothering you and doesn't hesitate to ask what's wrong in an attempt to make you feel better. Find a woman that loves the holidays becaus... More..