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My name is Karen Zuppinger. I have been writing for over twenty-five years. First when I was eight years old as a way of expressing myself, and in the years since as a way to reflect what I see happening in the world at large.

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Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Politics: 1 of 88
A Confederacy of Dunces II (A short Story for those short of mind)On February 24, the year of our Lord, two thousand nine AD, the new King gave a speech in chamber to the Parliament that was broadcast throughout the land. It was eloquent in its delivery, rich in its detail, and able to combine both caution and hope in its mes... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms The meaning of unconditional love: 2 of 60
Unconditional love is a misnomer. Love alone in its meaning is unconditional. Anything else that we experience from one human being to another or from any other being to other that has conditions on it is not love, this is why we so often as human beings become confused. We label desire as love, attachment as love, passion as... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should a woman have the right to choose abortion?: 41 of 428
The "right" to choose isn't something that can be given or taken away. Each of us make choices every day of our lives. That's what human beings do, we choose. The question should read: do we as a society have the right to penalize a woman for choosing to abort her child? And the answer is no.Let's not get into the shadowy arg... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Is Alex Rodriguez the best player in baseball?: 4 of 22
Is Alex Rodriguez the best player in Baseball? The most talented, probably yes. The most valuable? The jury is still out. Alex Rodriguez arguably has been baseballs single best player since 1996, his first full season for the Seattle Mariners. In that year he set Majors League records at short stop for the most runs (141), mo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration What do you think about George Bush's politics?: 9 of 49
I try not to think about George W. Bush's politics because to do so reflects not only on the man but on the nation as a whole. It is true that in 2000 Mr. Bush probably did not legitimately when the presidential election. But what transpired to get him into office showed us what this great nation had become. His re-election i... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should public schools offer courses in the Bible?: 27 of 87
Yes,the Bible should be taught in public schools and so should the Koran, the Torah,and any other major religious text by individuals qualified to teach them. Just as having a diversity of people in the public school system helps children form positive ideas about individuals different than themselves-they should have this sa... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Heart, soul and mind: 6 of 15
What Kind of Love?What about your wife? She askWhat about her? I close my eyes briefly.We brush lips just close enough for a promisewe cannot keep. Undone. Undone.She cries. I leave. It rains. A damp hot rain.Looking up at the sky I ask God for forgiveness,not for loving her but for knowing that I'dnever leave . For better or... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Obama and the issue of race: 4 of 9
As I sit and ponder the recent meteoric rise of Barack Hussein Obama II to the presidency of the United States of America, many thoughts go through my mind. Most of them reflect upon all of the things that needed to take place in order for this to happen, then my mind settles on one thing in particular. What if Michelle Obama... More..
Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry What HBO really stands for: 2 of 4
HBO. Home Box Office raising the standards of television one quality program at a time. Whether or not you are for or against television is irrelevant. What is relevant is that it is part of our culture just like books, or movies or music. And HBO has produced some of the best television in the history of the small box. From ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges How to discuss sexuality with your teen: 40 of 73
Sex is a beautiful thing. You must first believe this in order to relay this to your teenager. If kids are good at anything it's at picking up on honesty and hypocrisy. There are numerous books, information on the web and probably support in your local community to prepare you for the big "talk"-which may be the most importan... More..