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I am a 40 something single parent living in Houghton Lake, Michigan. I believe Houghton Lake is the largest inland lake in Michigan, so if I had the money I could enjoy all the watersports, but that will have to wait until I graduate in the Winter of 2008!

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Days that never come back but stay forever: 1 of 25
The Endless summer of 1977.I was kissed by Andy Gibb when I was 14. It was the summer of 1977, before the U.S. Hostages were taken by students in Iran and a time when the country was still healing from the Watergate scandal. The "conflict" in Vietnam was becoming a memory and the hippie era was slowly fading away. America was... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Should men have the right to opt out on fatherhood?: 1 of 22
To use the term "opt out" on fatherhood can mean several different interpretations. In using "opt out" to mean that they choose not to have any children, it should be their right to do so; they can practice birth control or have surgery to prevent this. To "opt out" on fatherhood once the deed has already taken place is anoth... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Should the US pull out its troops regardless of whether Iraq is ready to defend its people?: 13 of 214
Recently I orchastrated a "Panel Discussion on Islam" at my local community college. (Although I have graduated, I remain active in bringing culture and education to the community.) While working on my B.A. I enrolled in an "Introduction to and History of Islam" and realized how ignorant most Westerners are when it comes to u... More..
Education > Secondary School (Other) Beyond the classroom: Learning lessons for life in high school: 4 of 41
It's easy to write about high school in the past tense. It is a time of changing worlds for a teenager; their bodies, minds and social skills are all being rewritten and reshaped. From acne to dating, from more responsibility and cliques, high school is the both the best and worst of times for most people.Most parents will sa... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Do human rights exist in the US?: 2 of 17
Human rights is not solely an issue of civil rights and the two should not be confused. Many in the U.S. feel that any human rights issues are only the concern from emerging industrial states, yet despite America's great wealth, we are at the bottom of the heap among industrialized nations around the world when it comes to a ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) How secure is our democracy: 4 of 21
A democracy is a fragile entity. Its continued existence rests on the ability of its citizens to prevent erosion of the foundation of its existence. Although valued and desired by many, the term has different meanings to different people. I remember when I took my first civics class and learned that we don't have a true rule ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms What it means to be a woman over 40 in the new millennium: 32 of 132
After enduring all the yuks and funny cards, I have embraced being a woman over 40. I still feel young but I have a new maturity from my life's journey which allow me to see life in a new light. A woman over 40 can better appreciate her accomplishments while making better decisions about where her life is now heading. Gone ar... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Was the judge right to order Britney to give up sons to ex-husband KFed?: 20 of 71
Britney is losing custody of her kids. The question is not how or should she, but what took so long! Wow, that this is even an issue is unbelievable. If Ms. Spears was an average, working class American, she would have lost custody of her children long ago. It is only because of her social status that her outrageous behavior ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) Is it better for children to be raised by stay-at-home parents?: 24 of 85
Having been a single parent, (as well as the child of a single parent), for the majority of my time as one, I can say that although my children are solid citizens and all around good kids, I would prefer that my time with them was as an "at home" parent. Providing additional support for their education, guiding them with life... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Self esteem issues in teenagers: 15 of 53
Teens and self-esteem; two words which don't mix well. From their own body images, to their spirit and awakening self-identity, teens often suffer from low self esteem. Most schools have a hierarchy of haves and have-nots. My youngest daughter recently raised an this interesting issue. Exactly how does society define who is o... More..