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I'm a wife and mom of four. I home school, and former coffee slinger at a local establishment. I have a degree in journalism, and love writing, reading, exploring and discovering the world. I tend to lean toward the future, but do respect where

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: America's obsession with celebrities: 3 of 23
The recent rash of celebrity deaths has rekindled the obvious statement that we as Americans are obsessed with celebrity. How can it be that thousands of us - and many of us, unwillingly - tune our ears and eyes to every tidbit about these celebrities that slip across our televisions and computer screens? Personally, I hadn'... More..
Business > Customer Management What is customer service?: 3 of 20
When you are in a customer-driven business, customer service becomes the life blood to your success. Coming from a retail background, I have seen what a difference excellent customer service makes. And, while difficult to quantify the term "customer service," I've seen first hand what it is, and can share it with you. Excell... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Is Hell a real place or a metaphor to deter evil-doers?: 21 of 129
Is hell real? An interesting question. Maybe it's one that would be better posed to the children of Swaziland, where 60% of the families are headed by other children 18 years old because a generation has been lost to the AIDS pandemic. Or perhaps a little closer to home, where here in the "richest" country in the world, an o... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee Product reviews: Starbucks coffee varieties: 1 of 6
One of the guiding principles of the Starbuck's corporation is to be the "premier purveyors of coffee throughout the world." What that weighty statement means is that with Starbuck's, it begins and ends with the coffee bean. While most people know the company for the variety of flavorful frappuccinos, cappuccinos, and lattes... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills Tips for communicating with your children's friends: 1 of 6
If you want to know what your kids are really like, you best get to know their friends, too. I've discovered this eternal truth through experience, both in my own life and the lives of my children. When my kids were younger, I determined that our home would be the "kool-aid" house, where children were always welcomed, always... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee Understanding fair trade coffee: 1 of 6
Being a member of the human race comes with specific rights and duties. At least, that's what we think in the western world. However, the concept of basic human rights - clean drinking water, a livable wage, a safe place to live - are a foreign concept in many cultures. Because we share this planet with billions of people wh... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee The things that make a great coffee: 4 of 23
Coffee is much more that just another beverage. To truly appreciate a great cup of coffee, it's important to think of it as an experience - not just a drink. The aroma, the texture, and the taste work together to create a drink worthy of the ritual it requires to make coffee great. There are various components to consider wh... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Dealing with the aftermath of child abuse: 1 of 5
I was one of the "lucky ones." I was sexually abused when I was young. It wasn't by a close relative, so somehow I should have felt I had a safe place to retreat to when the boy and men used me to fulfill their desires. It wasn't a long-term abuse - all the occurrences happened between the ages of four and six. There were th... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day What not to buy Dad for Father's Day: 1 of 5
Buying something "right" for Father's Day has always been kind of a joke in my family. My own dad was a working man who didn't wear cologne, and had need of two ties (one for weddings, one for funerals) most of his adult life. Now retired, he still finds joy in golfing but seriously, how many golf balls and tees does one man... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Time management tips for new moms: 2 of 9
Everything I thought I knew about time management seems to fly out the proverbial window after the birth of my first son. I worked full-time, I volunteered hours a week, I took classes and still found time to cook for my husband of two years on a regular basis. One baby? No problem, I thought. I'd just slide this little bund... More..