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I'm the work-at-home mom of one 16 year-old and one 3 year-old- both girls. I spend a lot of time enjoying just being with those two people. I'm unabashedly addicted to American politics and Sudoku. I'm a writer at heart and have embraced blogging, but have

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Neighbors: 2 of 32
How to get the neighbors to hate you in 5 easy stepsI have lived in a city or town my entire life. This has given me a lifetime of experience with neighbors and how to interact with them. When you first move into a neighborhood, it's a good idea to find out right away which neighbors will respect your privacy and property and... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Was the judge right to order Britney to give up sons to ex-husband KFed?: 7 of 71
Was the judge right to order Britney to give up sons to ex-husband KFed?Britney Spears has shown repeatedly that being a parent is difficult for her. Whether it is because of her age, her history, or her role models she just doesn't know what she's doing. Unfortunately that puts her sons at risk of physical and mental harmThe... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories A guide to buying the right crib for your baby: 1 of 10
A guide to buying the right crib for your babyBuying a crib for a new baby can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. A crib is one of the most important purchases as you prepare for your new arrival, so picking the right one is crucial. While shopping for a crib, think safety first and fashion last. Follow these tips ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Good-bye: True gardening stories relating to love, life and gardening: 58 of 272
The arrival of spring always brings with it a fresh start. The cold of winter dies away and color starts to pop out of its winter shell. New leaves, new buds, and people come out to enjoy the warm sunshine. But for an unlucky few spring heralds the end of anticipation, fantasy, and hope.I was one of those people in the spring... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Organ donation registers should move from an opt-in to an opt-out system: 3 of 11
Many people recognize the need for organ donors and when asked if they would like to become one readily agree. However, when the donor dies his or her family has the right to ignore that agreement. This is where much of the problem lies. For some they can't bear to think of their loved on getting "cut up" and "shipped off in ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Political Values America is in a privacy crisis: 4 of 14
Recently the 110th United States Congress changed the FISA law to benefit the government in their fight against terrorism. The Bush Administration has unprecedented amounts of permission to eavesdrop on U.S. citizens thanks to that law. Anyone can be considered a terrorist' and go under surveillance, especially if they commun... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Should federal political candidates have to reveal the names of all their donors, not just those who give them more than $200?: 1 of 3
The Internet has spawned a whole new side to political campaigning. On many top political sites, such as Dailykos.com or TownHall.com, it's as easy as pressing a button to contribute to any number of candidates, all over the country. A contribution may be as little as $1. Would it even make sense to list the name of a person ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utilities How to improve your Internet browsing: 6 of 15
I just opened a business website and couldn't read the content. All the lines bled into each other and the text was gibberish. I immediately closed the window. Why? Because it was obvious that this website, trying to sell me something, wasn't optimize for all browsers. In other words, it wasn't Firefox friendly.I use Mozilla ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Digital art: Making the leap from traditional to computer art: 10 of 17
"Digital art: Making the leap from traditional to computer art"Going from traditional hands on paper/canvas to using a mouse and a computer screen can seem daunting, if not just wrong. But one doesn't have to eliminate the other. There are many ways to take your hands-generated art and make it digital.Just Sketch and Scan it.... More..
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Should vaccinations for children be mandatory?: 11 of 18
There is an influx of foreign nationals from countries that either don't have the resources to vaccinate their children or don't require it by law. In those countries such diseases as smallpox, tuberculosis, polio, and whooping cough still take the lives of thousands of children every year. When they immigrate to this country... More..