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After a lengthy career as an elementary school teacher, I am striving to develop a long-latent inclination to write. I have had articles published in The Globe and Mail,(Toronto), The Buffalo News, and The St. Catharines Standard. I am a regular contributer

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Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Nutritional benefits of pears: 1 of 18
Pears have been cultivated in China for at least 3000 years, and are believed to have spread east and west from there. There are records of pear orchards in Ancient Greece: the poet Homer ( circa 900-800 B.C.) referred to them as "a gift from the gods". Homer knew whereof he spoke; this fruit, which comes in many varieties, ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African & Middle Eastern Culture Women in Afghanistan: Is their plight our business?: 1 of 17
Beyond the usual interest and concern that we should feel for fellow humans no matter where they live, the plight of the women in Afghanistan is not our business. They are merely at a point in the evolutionary process that women in most parts of the Western World have already passed. We tend to forget that women's suffrage w... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Will OJ flee the US while out on bail?: 2 of 32
Of course O.J. won't flee. He craves attention and now he has many more opportunities to be in the limelight. It would not surprise me one bit to find out that he staged this entire escapade because he felt he had been neglected by the media lately. Really, wasn't it suspicious that someone just happened to have a microphone... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Why should Christians love their enemies: 1 of 16
Christians must love their enemies because Jesus Christ, whom we believe to be God, the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity, has commanded us to. But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those Who persecute you so that you may be children of your Father in heaven... Matt. 5: 44-45 Jesus goes on to say that God sends... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People Getting off the phone with motor mouths: 1 of 15
"Oh no, there goes the better part of an hour!" You look at the name on the display screen of your phone and realize the caller is someone who, although very dear, has an inordinate love of sharing every detail of her rather uneventful life with whomever she can capture on the other end of the line. Ordinarily, it doesn't ma... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues The Trinity: How God takes three forms: 5 of 73
A human being trying to understand the Trinity is like a beetle trying to comprehend the universe. Our brains are just not equipped to handle it. It is a Mystery. One day, when we reach our eternal reward, it may become clear but certainly not while we're on the this earthly sphere. The Trinity means that there is only one G... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Teacher tips: How to survive your first open house: 1 of 14
An open house at school can either be a prolonged nightmare or a pleasant learning experience for the teacher. The amount and the quality of planning and preparation will make the difference. The earlier the principal and staff agree on a date and time for the event, the better. A note should be sent home two weeks ahead to ... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should teens have sex education in schools?: 10 of 139
Would you let your Kindergarten student walk to school without knowing how to cross the street safely? Of course not. You would be risking his health and even his life by doing so. Allowing your teenager to socialize with his peers, in today's cultural milieu with its laissez-faire attitude, without a proper course in sex ed... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Wearing fur is not immoral: 2 of 27
Morals are principles concerned with right and wrong behaviour. They can change over time, and they can vary according to circumstances. For example, most people would agree that it immoral to give a toddler an alcoholic beverage. On the other hand, offering a senior citizen a glass of red wine for the benefit of his heart w... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Will O.J. Simpson go to jail this time?: 2 of 27
If the question were "Should O.J. Simpson go to jail this time?" there would be little disagreement. Most people believe that the debts he owes society for past transgressions are long overdue. But, "Will he go...?" Probably not. There are too many individuals in every segment of society who are willing and eager to step up ... More..