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I am a 43 year old mother of three, ages 23, 22 (almost) and 13. I've been married almost 23 years. My oldest child is severely handicapped (interstitial deletion of 7th chromosome). He is mentally about 15 months old, and developmentally 2 years old, is 4'4"

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Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes How to throw a karaoke party: 2 of 41
A karaoke party can be a fun way to get together with friends, meet people, and in general have a great time. Although you can host one yourself, there is some considerable expense in equipment, even if you rent it. One great option is to find a local karaoke jockey who will do it for you! That way, you can enjoy the party wi... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Do you think your gender has an influence in your lifestyle?: 1 of 8
Gender most assuredly has an influence on lifestyle. It always has and always will. Forget the historical debates, look at the reality. If you go to a public beach, a man without a shirt is not questioned, a woman without a shirt is arrested for indecent exposure. A woman who goes out to dinner with her makeup applied and hai... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Are you a racist?: 13 of 91
It is my opinion that America as a whole has become a racist society. This change did not take place overnight, nor has it been noticed by many, but nonetheless it has happened. It all started with the Civil Rights Movement, which in and of itself was to combat racism. Instead of achieving this end, the marches, protests, and... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Family Law There should be restrictions on the availability of abortion, except when the mother's life is at stake: 7 of 46
Abortion "rights" have been a topic at the forefront of the American political scene for many years now. The common arguments usually all fall back to the life of the unborn, and just when that life begins. Let us intelligently consider abortion without this factor. An abortion is a precise medical procedure, performed by a m... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should the US government continue to spend money to boost other countries' economies when the US budget is in a deficit?: 3 of 17
Simple answer - no. Our government is fiscally irresponsible sending money to other countries while seemingly ignoring the financial needs of our own citizens. All financial systems are basically the same in that if income exceeds expenditures there is profit, but if expenditures exceed income there is deficit. For a financia... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Dog names: Choosing the right dog name: 11 of 56
Naming Your Canine Family MemberWhen you get a new puppy or dog, the most important thing to remember is that he or she is a new family member, and the name you choose should be appropriate for your family and for the dog. Puppy names can be originated based on the personality the puppy displays. Quiet, well behaved puppies l... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Authors Is J.K. Rowling turning the Harry Potter series into dark literature rather than youth literature?: 13 of 36
Is the Harry Potter series turning more "dark"? Yes, if you want to look at it from that point of view. But the microscopic scrutiny of this series is unfair, both to the author, J. K. Rowling, and the readers who have followed Harry from the beginning. This is a fictional series. Fiction is defined as having no basis in fact... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) The importance of music in our lives: 41 of 108
Music - the only true international language! It has survived all the world's catastrophes, triumphs, the ending of civilizations, through all of history the one undeniable common thread is music. Ancient civilizations prized those able to create music. Kings had members of the court who did nothing but compose and perform mu... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should smoking be allowed in public places?: 120 of 312
I am a smoker. So what? It is a legal substance with age restrictions, and I am well over the legal age to procure and use this legal product. But now I am being treated like a criminal in some places when I use this legal product. Why? Because a FEW people have decided they want to run the lives of all. These few people are ... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Has the trend toward Reality TV improved the quality of television shows?: 37 of 87
Last time I checked, television was entertainment. An escape from reality. Now, the plethora of reality shows has really gotten ridiculous. What's real about a 30 year old guy going on mini dates with 40 different women for an hour a week? Or an "ugly" person having major surgery to become "beautiful"? In the not too distant ... More..