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Regina is an an around non-conventional person aside from the fact that she's a dedicated wife and mother. How is she non-conventional? Regina is a practicing polyamorist, is gothic, lives on a sailboat and unschools her children. She considers herself a proud

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Travel > United States Florida's hidden beaches: Where to go and why: 3 of 40
Florida is well know as one of the top summer beach vacation spots. It's golden beach lined coast has drawn everyone from college spring breakers to granny and gramps . The only problem with such a beautiful state is for those that would like a quiet secluded beach vacation.However, not only can Florida provide you with a hot... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The top 10 things you want to do in your life: 70 of 287
So many people live life withregrets. They base their life on "some day". I've tried to live me life to the fullest, I'm a bohemian at heart. However, there are a few things still on my To Do list.1.) I want to watch my children grow up into open-minded, loving, responsible adults.2.) I want to circumnavigate the world by sai... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing The key ingredients for grasping a second chance in life: 69 of 282
"What do I do now?!" This is the first thing that comes to mind when you wake up one more and realize that feeling in the pit of you're stomach was right and you really messed up somewhere along the way.First you need to know, that no matter how it feels, you're not the only one who has needed a second chance at life. Also be... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values The importance of good manners: 13 of 39
Good manners, it is something that is a fading idea in our society today. But how important are good manners? Do good manners have a place in our world today?Good manners are a tradition that is disappearing in out lives. "Treat others as you would have them treat you" is apparently no where near as important as taking care o... More..
Sports & Recreation > Boating & Sailing Which is the better sport for boaters: Sailing or motorboating?: 2 of 6
"Why is the world would you want a sailboat?" the power boater down the dock asked. This is a question I have come across many times in my seven years of being a sailor.Sailing is slow and can be a lot of work. I'll even admit there are days that I'll swear odd boating all together due to the maintenance of a boat. But I love... More..
Sports & Recreation > Boating & Sailing How to live aboard a boat: 2 of 5
What are your options for living aboard a boat? I have lived aboard for the majority of the past seven years and love it. Whenever people come over to "my house", they are usually amazed and full of questions.There are three main ways to live aboard. Each of the three has pros and cons and should be considered.The first is at... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Self improvement: 13 of 30
Most people where born into families where their parents had a ideas and plans for that persons life since they where born. There is a good chance that you are one of these people. There where certain jobs or activities that where OK and ones that "are beneath us". And you may or may not remember it, but it has had an affect ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Boating & Sailing Reflections on spiritual sailing: 1 of 2
It was my first overnight passage. The wind was blowing off our port aft at about 10 knots. It was perfect. I knew this night would help determine the rest of my life.My husband and I had dreamed for years about sailing off to see the world with our daughters. we had taken daysails and loved it. I had read every book I could ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Traveling: 103 of 204
A Family's Sailboat AdventurePartIt was living a dream. A family of four, (Mother, Father and two young daughters aged four and six), and a dear friend sailing off in July to a destination over a thousand miles away. The Key West sun glittered on the water, the wind beckoned us. Today was the day.I had been living on a 32 foo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Are the Christian Gospels really good news?: 11 of 20
There are several places in the Bible that make you question the "goodness" of it. Lets look at a two examples.Example 1Mark 11:12-14"The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves,... More..