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I'm a mother of four grown children [that still make me groan at times] and four grandchildren. A love of reading came early and a love of writing came soon after. My paternal grandmother gave me a dictionary early in life so that I could learn more about

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Education > Educational Philosophy Ideas for improving the United States education system: 1 of 99
Education is a major concern for parents who want their children to succeed in life and have a better life than they, the parents. However, we have seen a steady decline in the education system over the last forty years. We've seen the movements to level the playing field' and the movement to make learning easier' through gra... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Economic News Financial crisis: There's plenty of blame to go around: 2 of 56
Spreading blame around for the financial crisis are we? Yes, there are plentiful targets for blame in this matter. Naming them all would take a very long time if we didn't break it down into groups. We had the sub-prime lenders that lent money to people who had little credit and wanted to buy more than they could afford. This... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Judging others by size: 4 of 98
Being one of those people considered 'fat' I've heard the taunts, seen the 'looks', and suffered the prejudice in the job market. Does it hurt? You bet it does! Having had a weight problem since the first grade, people wondered why I withdrew from school functions and classmates. I'd bury myself in books, music, and writing. ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The jungle: 2 of 40
Night creeps slowly through the treesPadded feet silent on the forest floorVines reach down catching the breezeEach new scent potential spoorFrogs sing out from where they restTongues poised to catch a mealNight creatures sound their joyOf how the darkness makes them feelShifting light and shadow changeAs the moon rises, peer... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) The science of Star Trek: 1 of 15
Sitting here with a 1985 version of the Star Fleet Uniform Recognition Manual, and a 20th Anniversary version of the Star Fleet Technical Manual, among other items I think back on the beginnings of the Star Trek phenomenon that became a world-wide fan organization. It brings a smile to think about people who have never seen t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry How the media is going out of control: 1 of 15
Talk radio hosts are saying that journalism died in 2008. I think they are right. I also think that earlier era journalists, who are all deceased now, are probably looking down from wherever they are and shaking their heads in dismay. Members of the big television news outlets have become editorial commentators instead of tru... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Politics: 6 of 88
With all the hubbub in Washington D.C. over a new president and the budget busting Congressional spending packages that will only hurt the country we've got a new band playing there. The name of the band is "Princess Pelosi and the Socialist Sisters". Their backup musicians are "Harry Reid and the Congressional Thieves."Their... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Finding yourself: 4 of 58
As I sit at my desk, thinking many different thoughts and trying to gather them together into a cohesive pattern, I imagine each fragment as part of a stained glass window. When the pieces come together they form a pattern of brilliant colors, because no one likes dim, murky, muddy-looking stained glass, and the thoughts beco... More..
Sports & Recreation > Auto Racing (Other) High speed car racing: Should Daytona and Talladega be banned?: 3 of 33
NASCAR is one of the few, truly American sports. Taking that away from us would be totally silly! Yes, there is danger involved in auto racing, but then there is danger involved in living. After all, NASCAR racing is regulated by people who do everything possible to foresee and prevent deaths through their safety measures man... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Losing yourself: 2 of 21
How do I love thee?At times I don't you know.You make me want to scream and shoutAnd turn you off just so!You can't accept that I am me,And not another you.So when you turn to bossing roundWhat else am I to do?If I am to be good enoughIn your eyes, so it seemsI'll stuff myself in your little boxAnd give up all my dreams.But n... More..